Blue Rock Human Capital Assists Warren Wilson College With Senior Search
April 20, 2026 – Blue Rock Human Capital has assisted Warren Wilson College in the recruitment of W. Eric Sykes as vice president for enrollment management. “Blue Rock Human Capital was pleased to work with Warren Wilson College to identify their vice president for enrollment management,” said Jacquelyn D. Elliot, president and COO of Blue Rock Human Capital. “In today’s higher education landscape, institutions need forward-thinking, data-savvy enrollment leaders who can connect with stakeholders and achieve enrollment goals. As an experienced executive and strategic leader, W. Eric Sykes consistently delivers effective analysis, team leadership, and enrollment strategies that align with institutional goals. We look forward to seeing him drive continued growth for Warren Wilson.”
Mr. Sykes brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, including 15 years in the enrollment space, where he has leveraged data-driven insights and strategic campaigns to drive recruitment and retention successes. He has served as vice president for enrollment management at Quinnipiac University and at Elmira College, along with other key leadership roles. Mr. Sykes joins the Warren Wilson team following a stint as senior vice president – enrollment management and marketing at Utica University.
Warren Wilson College is one of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges designated for its community service, hands-on experiential learning, and commitment to a sustainable future. Located on nearly 1000 acres and based in Swannanoa, NC, Warren Wilson is a national leader for pairing classroom learning across 35+ majors with purpose-driven, community-rooted action.
Blue Rock Human Capital, formerly Blue Rock Search, is a 100 percent minority/female-owned executive search firm. As a member of the SRA Network, the firm is also a Hunt Scanlon HR/Diversity Recruiting Power 65 recruiter. The firm’s consultants specialize in the targeted identification, assessment, and placement of executives across five distinct practice areas: Private equity, human resources and diversity, franchise, higher education, and CX. Blue Rock’s processes, technology, tools, and search methodology are designed to flex to the needs of its clients.
Ruben Moreno leads the Blue Rock HR executive search practice specializing in the identification, assessment, recruitment, and onboarding of chief HR officers and their teams. As a subject matter expert and specialized executive recruiter, he has been dedicated to partnering with his clients to identify, assess, and recruit the best human resources leadership talent available for over 12 years.
Dr. Elliott brings 25+ years in C-suite leadership with a focus in university and business higher education. Her areas of expertise focus on business development, organizational leadership, and strategic planning. She is known for her diverse background in higher education to include academic affairs, institutional advancement, international education, and all aspects of strategic enrollment management.
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Blue Rock Human Capital also recently assisted in the recruitment of Blair Arcaini as vice president of people and culture at Unlimited Systems. “Blue Rock Human Capital is excited to share the successful placement of Blair Arcaini as vice president, people and culture at unlimited technology,” Blue Rock said in a LinkedIn post. “Blair is a transformational HR leader with a passion for building strong cultures, aligning people strategies with business goals, and driving long-term organizational success. In her new role, she will play a pivotal part in fostering a people-first environment that supports innovation, growth, and operational excellence.
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“Congratulations to Blair and the entire Unlimited Technology team on this important next step,” the search firm continued. “We’re proud to help organizations like Unlimited Technology attract top-tier talent who make an immediate impact.”
Unlimited Systems is a Cincinnati, OH-based technology company that develops software solutions and services for the specialty healthcare sector. These tools aim to automate complex workflows, improve financial performance, and support an improved patient experience for clients such as independent specialty practices, enterprise healthcare networks, and health systems.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
