Since 1985, we have built deep relationships and market expertise across the Dallas-Fort Worth IT community, specializing in senior technical, management, and executive talent within IT Infrastructure & Security.
Our experience allows us to support organizations at every stage of their technology hiring needs—from technical professionals to executive leadership.
We identify and recruit proven IT leaders through targeted, confidential search—reaching accomplished professionals who may not be actively pursuing new opportunities.
We recruit experienced IT Infrastructure and Security professionals through targeted contingency search, backed by decades of DFW market knowledge and relationships.
Ron Ritchey has more than four decades of experience in Dallas-Fort Worth IT recruiting and executive search. Since founding Performance Recruiters in 1985, he has successfully completed more than 2,000 executive and professional searches for leading organizations throughout DFW and beyond.
Known for his extensive industry relationships, market knowledge, and commitment to quality, Ron has built long-standing partnerships with both clients and technology professionals.
































































“I have had the pleasure of utilizing Ron and his firm throughout my 26 years in Information Technology in the DFW area. Ron and his team are very ethical and provide valuable resources in an almost immediate timeframe due to his vast knowledge and network of professionals in our Metroplex.”
Senior Vice President, Global Networks
Fidelity Investments
“I have worked with Ron Ritchey since 1995. Organizations that I have led have hired over 50 professional and management people using Ron’s services. I’m confident that every candidate Ron presents is qualified, sincere, and understands the position.”
Senior Manager, Outsourcing Services
Hitachi Data Systems
“Ron Ritchey is the consummate professional and really brings the recruiting of key executive resources to a new level. Ron is very meticulous in finding the right situation that best matches a candidate’s skill set and experience.”
Director, Network & Data Center Services
Dell Perot Systems Corporation
“Ron Ritchey is a top-notch recruiter. I found him to be open, candid, and thorough. He represented my interests and the interests of the company in balance for a win-win outcome.”
Director, Experian Decision Analytics