ROPES ASSOCIATES, INC.
FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Who We Are We are an International Executive Search firm specializing in real estate development and related financial services. Established in 1975, we have earned a reputation for professionalism and results. As consultants to management, we assist our clients in determining their needs and goals. We then identify and attract top candidates around the world who have the requisite skills to perform in each client company’s unique environment. Mission The fundamentals of real estate and finance are the same throughout the world. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality executive recruiting in those fields worldwide. In doing so, we provide our clients with the tools to enhance the quality and success of their endeavors. As specialists, we understand your business and strive to maintain our reputation for timely delivery of a quality service with the utmost integrity. Philosophy At Ropes Associates, our philosophy is that executive search is an individual service business. We believe that each client has a unique environment, style of operation, and business philosophy. Please read Mr. Ropes’ article in Urban Land magazine, “People, The New Competitive Edge.” We are committed to acting in an ethical manner toward clients and candidates. Our actions are characterized by our values, and we endorse and adhere to the “Code of Ethics”, “Professional Practice Guidelines” and “Client Bill of Rights” of The Association of Executive Search Consultants. We are a team of dedicated professionals, ready to do what ever it takes to make your business grow. John Ropes is the founder and president of Ropes Associates, Inc., a leading executive search and advisory firm. He is recognized as America’s foremost expert in the recruitment and selection of senior management for developers of resort communities and large scale, master planned communities, as well as other developers and land owners in the field of real estate. Established in 1975, the firm is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and his clients are located worldwide. Clients have included companies such as Arvida, DMB, Kapalua, Disney Development, Kiawah, Hualalai, Peninsula Papagayo, Crescent Resources, Dolphin Capital Partners, and Virgin Limited Edition. John starts with a knowledge of our business and the skill set required to be successful. He takes the time to study and understand our organization and challenges our thinking about the requirements of a position. This is critical to finding an individual with the proper fit, and provides a high level of confidence that the person hired will succeed in our organization. President of Kukui'ula Development Company Since 1975, Ropes Associates, Inc. has specialized in providing executive recruitment and organizational consulting services for our clients in the large-scale, luxury residential and destination resort businesses. John Ropes has not only succeeded in delivering top talent to our organization, but he has also repeatedly paid particular attention to what type of individual would fit into our culture. Simple technical skill-seeking is not what Ropes Associates is all about. John looks for the individual that will complement and enhance the entire team. He delivers the full package. John Ropes has not only succeeded in delivering top talent to our organization, but he has also repeatedly paid particular attention to what type of individual would fit into our culture. Simple technical skill-seeking is not what Ropes Associates is all about. John looks for the individual that will complement and enhance the entire team. He delivers the full package. Sunrise Company Since 1975, Ropes Associates, Inc. has specialized in providing executive recruitment and organizational consulting services for our clients in the large-scale, luxury residential and destination resort businesses. Since 1975, Ropes Associates, Inc. has specialized in providing executive recruitment and organizational consulting services for our clients in the large-scale, luxury residential and destination resort businesses.