Cardinal Grange and D1.relocation Announce Strategic Alliance to Drive Seamless Talent Transitions

October 30, 2025

Collaboration strategically leverages D1.relocation’s unique position during the final stages of recruitment


Cardinal Grange, a leading executive search and advisory firm specializing in placing transformational talent, and D1.relocation, the premier relocation firm built by and for college athletics administrators and coaches, today announced a strategic alliance to enhance the candidate onboarding and retention experience.

The alliance is designed to create a seamless pathway for critical leadership talent to transition and thrive, ensuring a faster, smoother, and more compliant onboarding experience. Cardinal Grange is now taking its exceptional service one step further through aligning with D1.relocation. Known for going beyond what you'd expect from a search firm, Cardinal Grange is now doing this by aligning with D1.relocation to create solutions and efficiencies in college athletics.

“We are truly excited to align with D1.relocation,” said Jim Nichols, Managing Partner of Cardinal Grange. “Their expertise in providing tailored relocation support perfectly complements our mission of guiding institution and corporate leaders through critical transitions. Together, we can deliver a comprehensive and seamless experience that extends beyond the search process to ensure lasting success.”

This collaboration strategically leverages D1.relocation’s unique position during the final stages of recruitment. “When Cardinal Grange presents a perfect fit, our dedicated pre-decision relocation management ensures that candidate accepts the offer, increasing placement success and boosting long-term employee retention,” said Ernest Firth, COO of D1.relocation. “This alliance ensures that the exceptional candidates arrive settled and ready to deliver from day one.”

The alliance further positions both companies to collectively impact leaders in college athletics and corporate leaders by creating a seamless pathway for transformational talent to transition and thrive. “We look forward to collectively impacting leaders in college athletics and corporate leaders by creating a seamless pathway for transformational talent to transition and thrive, ensuring a faster, smoother, and more compliant onboarding experience," said Firth.

To learn more about Cardinal Grange, visit cardinalgrange.com. For more information about D1.relocation visit d1relocation.com.