Protect what you’ve built by hiring the right leader.
The M+C Difference
When a leadership decision carries real consequences, we bring calm process, deep industry fluency, and a shortlist you can trust.
Our Process
Dealership hiring is personal. We approach it like a partnership — with discretion, judgment, and deep attention to what will make this hire work long after the offer letter.
We run future-focused executive searches designed to find leaders who fit the seat, the culture, and the owner’s legacy.
We Learn
Your World
ownership, culture, and the real job
We Know
the Market
the people, the patterns, the true signals
We Narrow
to a Few
so your decision is hard for the right reason
What People Are Saying
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Malo + Conner is what you hope all recruiters or consultants are like. They have genuine interest in their clients, wanting what is best for both the people being placed and the company that is hiring.
— Rick Ruiz
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They strive to add business value by finding the right candidates to fit your needs. They don't waste your time. I'd recommend them highly!
— H.P. Bunaes
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I have worked with Suzanne since 2001 and have found her to be the best "financial professionals" recruiters in the Upstate and beyond.
— John Heaps
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A steady partner
for the decision.
A solo generalist can’t carry the full weight of a pivotal hire. We run a disciplined search: clarifying the seat, pressure-testing fit, and guiding the decision with the kind of candor owners actually value.
Guidance you can trust.
This isn’t volume recruiting. It’s hands-on search, guided by judgment. We ask the hard questions early, pressure-test fit, and keep the process steady—so you don’t end up choosing from a pile.
Who We Find
Dealership Principles. Ownership decisions carry weight. Our job is to reduce noise, protect discretion, and guide you to a hire that holds—operationally and culturally.
Executive Teams. When the team needs the right person in the right seat, we bring role clarity, market truth, and a decision process that keeps everyone aligned.
High-Responsibility Seats. GM, Fixed Ops, CFO/Controller, and corporate operational roles where judgment and fit matter more than a resume.
This is a decade-shaping moment
disguised as a hiring decision.
A single important hire can drain your momentum—or set your dealership up for the next decade.
Are we a good fit?
The Seat is Consequential
You’re not looking for “help recruiting.” You’re making a decision that can protect (or disrupt) operations, culture, and momentum. We’re a fit when the stakes are real and you want a steadier way to make the call.
Discretion Isn’t Optional
If the search can’t become hallway talk, you need a process built to protect people and reputation—internally and in the market. We’re a fit when confidentiality matters as much as speed.
You Want Market Truth and Candid Guidance
A pile of resumes isn’t progress. We’re a fit when you want someone who knows what to look for, what to ignore, and what questions to ask—so fit is tested early and honestly.
You Want a Small Slate You Can Decide From
You don’t need “options.” You need the right few. We’re a fit when you want a disciplined shortlist—tight enough to make the decision hard for the right reason.