Leading with Clarity, Vision, and Precision
Our executive team brings decades of experience across construction, energy, industrial, and professional sectors, uniting strategic insight with hands-on recruiting knowledge.
Meet the Team
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Market Leader, Construction & Infrastructure (EPC) Services
Juan “Paco” Avendaño founded Lucid Search Group to simplify how construction companies hire. As CEO and Market Leader of the Construction & Infrastructure practice, he focuses on delivering top talent with urgency and precision, relieving the burden of recruiting demands so clients can stay focused on project delivery, operational execution, and long-term growth.
From field-level understanding to boardroom strategy, Paco guides clients through recruiting, labor market shifts, and succession planning. His commitment is simple: reduce the effort required to hire, increase certainty in every decision, and create a recruiting experience that leaders trust.
Chief Strategy Officer
Market Leader, Energy, Industrial and Professional Services
Chris Thornhill leads strategic growth and market development for Lucid Search Group, specializing in oil and gas, utilities, LNG exports, industrial, and professional services sectors.
With over 15 years of experience in executive and professional search and talent strategy, Chris partners with organizations to solve critical leadership and workforce challenges across capital projects, manufacturing, field services, and industrial technology.
His approach blends deep industry insight with practical workforce solutions that drive long-term impact and performance.
Let’s Build Your Next Advantage
At Lucid Search Group, every great outcome begins with the right people. Whether you’re scaling your workforce, filling executive roles, or building a more strategic hiring framework, our team delivers clarity and precision at every step.