CINCINNATI, Ohio (September 21, 2026) – Leading talent advisory firm DHR Global today announced an expansion of its Sports Practice through Jobplex’s acquisition of Ascension Sports Partners, an executive search and talent advisory firm specializing in sports, entertainment, and collegiate athletics. Ascension founder and President Dan Rossetti joins Jobplex as a Partner, working alongside DHR’s Sports Practice to broaden the range of searches the firm can support for sports clients.
Rossetti brings more than 20 years of executive search experience across professional sports, racing, and collegiate athletics. Throughout his career, he’s advised organizations including Chip Ganassi Racing, Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, NASCAR, Nashville Predators, Nashville SC.
“This acquisition marks an important expansion of our Sports Practice,” said Glenn Sugiyama, Managing Partner and Global Practice Leader at DHR Global. “Dan has built a substantial search business with an impressive track record of serving the emerging leaders’ market for sports organizations, and he’ll work closely with my team to create new and innovative ways to take Jobplex Sports to the same world class leadership position as DHR Sports.”
“Dan adds meaningful depth to the sports search capabilities Glenn and the team have already built,” said Justin Hirsch, CEO and HR Practice Group Leader at Jobplex. “His track record across professional sports, racing, and collegiate athletics complements the strength of DHR’s Sports Practice, and having him at Jobplex means we can support an even broader range of client needs together.”
Rossetti founded Ascension Sports Partners in 2008, following a senior role at a sports-focused executive search firm, and has led the firm through two ownership transitions since, continuing to build its client relationships until Jobplex’s acquisition.
“I’m excited to join Jobplex and work alongside Glenn and the Sports Practice team,” Rossetti said. “Sports has become an increasingly complex business, and the talent demands have grown along with it. I’m looking forward to bringing what we’ve built at Ascension into that work together, and helping clients address those demands. Joining the DHR platform also gives me a broader set of tools to bring to clients, leadership consulting among them, as their needs go beyond a single search.”
Rossetti earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s degree in management from Wittenberg University. In addition to his search work, Rossetti is an adjunct professor, teaching undergraduate courses in sports administration.
About Jobplex
For more than 25 years, Jobplex has served the emerging leader recruiting market, complementing the senior-level retained executive search services provided by its parent company, DHR. The firm’s renowned consultants specialize in a range of industries and functions in order to provide unparalleled search services tailored to the unique qualities and specifications of each client. With three integrated talent solutions, Jobplex helps clients identify, hire, and coach leaders who drive change and lead through complexity. For more information on Jobplex, visit jobplex.com.
About DHR
DHR Global is a premier talent advisory firm delivering executive search, leadership consulting, and emerging leader search services across 60+ markets in 22 countries. The firm brings expertise spanning 30+ industries and maintains an 83% repeat client rate, reflecting the strength of its long-term relationships. DHR partners with organizations to make critical leadership decisions, supported by consultants with deep, firsthand sector experience. Founded in 1989, DHR Global is part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Learn more at dhrglobal.com.