Brettschneider Executive Search Completes Search for Western Colorado University
May 26, 2026 – New York City-based Brettschneider Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Sharoni Little as dean of Western Colorado University’s School of Business. “Dr. Little’s forward-thinking approach will help shape the future of business education at Western, creating opportunities for students to thrive in today’s competitive economy,” said Brad Baca, president.
With a career spanning academia, corporate leadership, and community engagement, Dr. Little, who had an illustrious career at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, is poised to lead a team of passionate faculty focused on preparing students for an ever-changing job market.
A recognized expert in organizational strategy, communication, and leadership, Dr. Little has advised Fortune 500 companies, governmental agencies, and educational institutions on creating and sustaining high-performing work environments leading to increased engagement, inclusion, and revenue.
During her tenure, Dr. Little aims to increase student enrollment, earn national accreditation, secure funding for new and existing initiatives, and expand campus and industry partnerships.
“As a notable business school, our students will foster and exemplify essential business values—innovative curiosity, keen judgment, cultural and emotional intelligence, and ethical leadership,” Dr. Little said. “By combining academic rigor with real-world applications, we will equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a meaningful global impact.”
Western Colorado University is a public university in Gunnison, CO. It enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students with 25 percent coming from out of state. Western offers more than 100 undergraduate areas of study and seven graduate programs, five of which are available as accelerated degree programs.
Brettschneider Executive Search places high-performing presidents, vice presidents, CFOs and COOs at organizations across a wide variety of sectors. The firm’s team of senior partners are fully dedicated to collaborating with candidates and clients throughout the entirety of the search process. The firm invests in a president-level certified leadership coach for each placement for six months following the start date.
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Kim Brettschneider is the founder and CEO of the firm. She conducts leadership searches across healthcare, higher education and non-profit sectors. Her team identifies transformational executive leaders using a highly communicative, efficient and tailored approach. Before starting the firm, Ms. Brettschneider oversaw higher education, academic medicine, children’s hospital, and non-profit searches at a top 15 global executive recruitment firm. She has partnered to place 200 C-suite leaders throughout her career.
Carter Burden Search
Following a comprehensive national search, Brettschneider recently assisted in the recruitment of Joy Salvador as the new executive director of the Carter Burden Network. “Joy Salvador represents the very best of Carter Burden Network’s values,” said the board of directors. “Her leadership reflects our promise to always go above—and to ensure that every older New Yorker we serve knows they belong.”
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Ms. Salvador brings to Carter Burden Network a distinguished executive background from Macy’s, Inc., where she has led complex, multi-site operations and managed $100M+ P&Ls with full accountability for strategy, financial performance, talent, and community engagement. As a senior executive overseeing a 24-site national network, she has driven organizational transformation, built inclusive and hospitality-forward cultures, and delivered sustainable growth during periods of significant uncertainty. Her experience includes leading large, diverse teams; forging high-value internal and external partnerships; collaborating with municipal agencies; and navigating regulatory and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Known for its unwavering commitment to its clients, the Carter Burden Network has been a trusted resource for older New Yorkers for 54 years. Founded in 1971 by former New York City Council Member Carter Burden, the organization began as a one-person effort serving older adults within a single council district and has since expanded into a network of 11 initiatives across seven locations, supporting approximately 6,500 older adults each year.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
