Sourcing a US Mechanical Insulation Executive

I am seeking an experienced sourcer or niche recruiter to identify and engage a former owner or senior executive from a U.S. mechanical insulation company. The candidate will serve as a high-level mentor and strategic advisor to help scale a growing merit shop mechanical insulation contractor into larger commercial and industrial markets. Target Candidate Profile to Source: - Background: Former owner, C-suite executive, VP, or Division General Manager of a U.S.-based mechanical insulation contractor. - Experience: 15+ years of hands-on operational, estimating, and leadership experience in commercial/industrial insulation. - Current Status: Retired or semi-retired professionals are ideal, offering deep industry wisdom, high-level connections, and schedule flexibility. Scope of Work: - Direct Outreach & Sourcing: Identify, map, and contact qualified candidates through specialized channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations like NIA/SWICA/MICA, executive networks, or direct industry connections). - Vetting & Screening: Conduct initial outreach to gauge interest, verify their background against the 15+ year criteria, and confirm their willingness to commit to a light advisory role (bi-weekly video calls, ad-hoc support, document review). - Shortlisting & Introductions: Present a curated shortlist of fully vetted, qualified candidates ready for direct interviews.