Daley and Associates, LLC was founded in 2006 and has now been in business for over 20 years. Recognized 4 times by Forbes as one of the Best Staffing Firms and Executive Recruiting Firms, by Boston Business Journal Pacesetters and Best Places to Work, and 8 times by SIA’s list of Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Daley and Associates has solidified itself as an industry leader, while having a unique approach to staffing and recruiting.
Our founder, Mike Daley, devoted tremendous effort to ensuring that the company’s image and culture reflected his core values of trust, transparency, perseverance, and professionalism–from putting his own name on the door to personally selecting the furniture and artwork for the office.
Today, Daley and Associates continues to honor our founding principles, earning recognition as one of Boston’s leading recruiting firms. With a team that shares Mike’s passion for integrity and excellence, led by his co-founder Christyn Thatcher, firm partner Shawn Flaherty, and current President Brian Daley, the company remains dedicated to building lasting partnerships grounded in trust and mutual success. Read more about our history
Mike Daley, who has distinguished himself in the executive search and contract staffing industry since 1982, is a Boston native. Mike began his career at a recruiting firm where he was consistently recognized as the top executive recruiter nationally. In 1990, he was promoted to national director. Following his time at the firm, Mike served as the President of an international recruiting firm, which included multiple companies. During his tenure there, Mike transformed a one-office, $1 million company, into a $100 million professional services organization with 14 offices nationwide.
In 2005, Mike pooled his extensive personal and professional network and business acumen to start Daley And Associates, LLC., along with a long-time colleague. Daley And Associates was founded with the focus of building a more relationship-driven model for executive search and contract staffing.
Brian Daley is President of Daley And Associates, where he leads the firm’s growth and operations. Since stepping into the role in 2023, he has driven approximately 20% year-over-year growth and expanded the firm’s footprint with the launch of a new West Palm Beach office in 2024.
Brian began his career at Daley And Associates under the mentorship of Shawn Flaherty, Partner and right hand to founder Mike Daley, quickly emerging as a top performer known for his ability to deliver talent across a wide range of searches. He went on to build a strong book of business through a “white-glove” client service approach, partnering with some of the most prominent brands and companies in the country.
Recognized as both a relentless recruiter and trusted advisor, Brian leads from the front, maintaining a hands-on approach while building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. His leadership and ability to motivate high-performing teams continue to reinforce the firm’s reputation as a top staffing partner nationwide.
Robert Daley is a Partner at Daley And Associates, where he focuses on executive search and plays a key role in the firm’s business development and strategic initiatives. Since joining the firm in 2014, Rob has been instrumental in expanding client relationships and driving growth across the organization. Prior to joining Daley And Associates, Rob spent two years working with one of Boston’s most prominent commercial real estate brokerage teams, where he developed a strong foundation in client advisory and deal execution. He transitioned into executive search at the firm, working closely with founder Mike Daley and Managing Director Chuck Abba, quickly establishing himself as a key contributor within the Executive Search practice.
Rob is known for his ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships, earning the trust of leading organizations through a thoughtful, high-touch approach. In addition to his search responsibilities, he partners closely with the firm’s CFO, Christyn Thatcher, playing a key role in business operations and strategic initiatives that support the firm’s continued growth.
Shawn Flaherty, a Partner at Daley And Associates, has more than 28 years of business and contract staffing experience. He worked in temporary and contract staffing at an international firm in Massachusetts for over 10 years before joining Daley And Associates as a Partner, building our Staffing division from the ground up.
Shawn adds a breadth of staffing knowledge and a strong, well-established network of professional contractors and temps. Prior to his staffing industry experience, Shawn spent more than 8 years as a partner in a private equity firm that specialized in leveraged buyouts for its own account, venture-backed investments, and a public company investing through a hedge fund controlled by the firm.
Christyn Thatcher is the Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer for Daley And Associates and is responsible for all non-sales activities. Christyn is an original member of the senior management team at Daley And Associates. Before joining the Daley team, she spent 8 years rising to the role of National Director of Administration and Operations for the North American Professional Services Division of the world’s second-largest staffing company.
Christyn has over 29 years of progressive financial, technology, and operations management experience within the search and staffing industry. Her extensive skill set, communication skills, and leadership experience make her a highly valued and crucial member of the Daley And Associates team.
In 2013, Christyn was honored as ‘CFO of the Year’ by the Boston Business Journal.