Our Story

Our Story

R.W. Morin Associates, LLC was founded in 1996 by two former retail executives, Robert W. Morin and Mona K. Fisher. With their shared value in building relationships, a full commitment from project inception through to completion, and with the delivery of superior results, they set a new standard in contingent based recruitment.

Years later, as Bob stepped away from the business to enjoy life in the South with his family, the business was then managed and operated by Mona K. Fisher, President and Linda D. Clark, Sr. Vice President for twenty four years.

While the firm continued to broaden over the years, the strategy and philosophy of being true to our shared value of "People First" remained the same. With retail at our core we share this common thread with both our clients and candidates making for many great conversations and a genuine understanding of individual needs.

While a natural succession of the business evolved to a new business model being formed in 2023 as Clark Associates, LLC with Linda D. Clark as President, the values established from the past and the foundation of being our authentic selves remains the same.

In developing the business we continue to focus on talent recruiters, who are not traditonal firm based recruiters, but successful retailers, who understand the needs and nuances of this business.

We believe our success through the years, has been because of this understanding, and the ability to navigate in an ever changing retail environment while presenting talented candidates aligning to our customers needs, individual philosophy, strategy and culture.

We currently have two (satellite offices) supporting the business with a targeted focus within Merchandising, Planning & Allocation, Product Development, and Fashion Design.


Linda Clark, President - Clark Associates, LLC

Joining the R.W. Morin team as a partner in 1998, Linda has eighteen years retail experience heavily focused in the merchandising sector. Served as Divisional Merchandise Manager for Albert Steiger, Inc., regional specialty department stores located in New England. She then served as Product Manager for Casual Corner Group Inc., responsible for annual sales of $300.0 million. Linda also was a Management Consultant, again focusing on the buying, planning, product development, and merchandising aspects of the business as well as start-up businesses prior to joining R.W. Morin Associates, LLC as
Sr. Vice President.

Mona Fisher, Co-Founder, President - R.W. Morin Assoc., LLC

Over eighteen years retailing experience. The last nine years of her retailing career, served as Regional Director of Stores for Casual Corner Group, Inc. with responsibility exceeding $100.0 million in annual sales in 100 stores. Currently owner of Alexander International; exclusive importer in the United States of Wilhelm Schweizer Pewter Art and other German handcrafted articles. Also owner of Bavarian Zinnfiguren, retailer of Bavarian pewter figurines.


Robert W. Morin, Founder - R.W. Morin Assoc., LLC

Over thirty five years of retailing. Last several years served as C.O.O. for Casual Corner Group, Inc.

August Max C.O.O. 1982-1987
Caren Charles C.O.O. 1987-1989
Capezio / Ups & Downs C.O.O. 1989-1990
Petite Sophisticate C.O.O. 1990-1993

Served as a Cross Brand Vice President of Stores from 1993 until retirement in 1995.