BroadView Talent Partners

About Us

We don’t just place leaders. We place leaders who last.

Founded in 2015, BroadView Talent Partners is an executive search firm dedicate to placing exceptional leaders at organizations nationwide. We partner with nonprofit, middle market and PE-backed organizations to identify their next great leader — and strongest brand ambassador.

Our work is grounded in a simple belief: differences spark innovation. We connect clients with rigorously benchmarked candidates who align with their values and are positioned to make a lasting impact.
  • 96% of our CEO placements remain after year one — when most failures occur
  • 85.7% are retained at the critical two-year inflection point
  • 83% stay four+ years — nearly double typical long-term retention rates
Our proprietary 10-Step Engagement Process goes beyond filling roles. It’s a proven approach that helps organizations secure the right leader and sets them up for long-term success.

Representative Clients

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Our Team

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Clients and candidates always have an experienced partner leading their engagement. We are selective in the assignments we accept to make sure that each participant receives personalized attention and expert insights directly from our partners. Our boutique firm is small by design. We work cohesively to identify, acquire and retain executive talent, utilizing deep experience, diligence, and an extraordinary standard of care.

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Solutions And Expertise

Retained Executive Search
Our goal is to exceed client expectations. BroadView Talent Partners delivers a diverse pool of top-level executive candidates utilizing our time-tested 10-Step Engagement Process® which has proven to successfully fill senior leadership positions faster and more effectively than the industry standard. We consistently provide verbal and written communications throughout the process that clients have said are a cut above the rest.

On-Boarding & Retention
The onboarding process helps you to develop a happy contributor. Onboarding conveys your organizational brand and values, explains your people and professional culture, aligns institutional expectations and performance and provides the tools for the employee to successfully assimilate into his or her position with a quicker ramp-up to productivity.

Seamlessly transitioning the candidate through the new hire and onboarding experience, then into the performance management process matriculates the new employee and ensures success. BroadView Talent Partners has a track record of integrating both On-Boarding and Retention Solutions via our “Protect Your STARS®” template for both current and prospective clients.

Leadership Succession & Strategic Planning
Whether integrated as a part of a retained search or enmeshed in current or prospective leadership consulting engagements, BroadView Talent Partners helps its clients focus on and pave pathways for leadership succession.

Using our considerable industry knowledge and expertise, in-depth understanding of and observations about client culture, values and strategic objectives, our firm provides value added services including but not limited to facilitation of executive leadership team and senior executive staff strategic planning meetings, retreats and team-building initiatives. These solutions further enhance our ability to “get a client and keep a client…”

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Career Services
  • Culture Shaping
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Consulting
  • Leadership Develop.
  • Recruitment Research
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Associations
  • Consulting
  • FinTech
  • Foundations
  • Non-Profit
  • Technology
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • CEO/President
  • Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Finance/Accounting
  • GM/Operations
  • Human Resources

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News Briefings

BroadView Talent Partners Seeking Chief Development Officer for Community Shelter Board 

BroadView Talent Partners has been tapped by Community Shelter Board to help recruit a chief development officer. The firm is looking for a bold, mission-driven executive who transforms generosity into lasting impact. As the architect of Community Shelter Board’s philanthropic strategy, the CDO leads with vision, influence, and heart, mobilizing the resources, relationships, and culture that power

BroadView Talent Partners Recruits CEO for Avesta Housing

BroadView Talent Partners has helped to recruit Jennifer Hawkins as the new president and CEO of Avesta Housing in Portland, ME. The assignment was led by Tracy McMillan, Melania DaSilva Deaver, Donna Young, Robyn Quinn, and Elizabeth Keyser. “Jennifer’s leadership is defined by innovation, strategic vision, and a powerful dedication to meeting community needs through affordable housing and housing

BroadView Talent Partners Assists Signal Ohio with Chief Development Officer Search

Virtually every industry needs top-drawer chief development officers. CDOs play a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving, and galvanizing new donors while keeping previous funders content. Implementing funding strategies that “keep the lights on,” according to recruiters specializing in the function, is job No. 1. BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment

BroadView Talent Partners Assists Healthy New Albany with Executive Director Search

BroadView Talent Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Rachel Haugk as the new executive director of Healthy New Albany in New Albany, OH. Christie Angel led the assignment. “We are thrilled to announce Rachel Haugk as the new executive director of Healthy New Albany,” the non-profit said. “Rachel brings a wealth of experience in relationship-building, strategic

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Press Releases

Retail Veteran Kimberly Lee Minor and BroadView Talent Partners Partner to Empower Leadership Landscape

Fairfield, CT (January 8, 2025): Kimberly Lee Minor, a retail industry veteran, is partnering with national executive search firm BroadView Talent Partners to expand and strengthen the sector’s leadership ranks. Together, they will empower both people and brands by: Identifying a retail organization’s ideal C-suite leader Accessing a diverse and qualified candidate pool Maximizing onboarding

Affordable Housing Trust Begins Search for Next Leader

Christie Angel of BroadView Talent will identify candidates to be AHT CEO The Board of Directors of the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus & Franklin County (AHT) has selected BroadView Talent Partners to lead the search for its next president and CEO. The search will be led by BroadView Managing Partner Christie Angel, the former

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds Welcome Brian T. Harman as Senior Vice President of External Affairs

POWELL, OH – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds are excited to announce the appointment of Brian Harman as the new Senior Vice President of External Affairs. In his role, Harman will provide strategic leadership and guidance for the Marketing, Communications, Events and Promotions, Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Governmental Relations teams.

RAPID 5 Appoints Luke Messinger CEO

COLUMBUS, OHIO – February 27, 2024 – RAPID 5 announced today the appointment of Luke Messinger as CEO of the nonprofit organization. Messinger joins RAPID 5 following a successful 24 years serving as Executive Director of The Dawes Arboretum. RAPID 5 is a vision to redefine Central Ohio’s quality of life by transforming how we use

Wallick Communities Hires Derrick Young as Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing Operations

New Albany, OH – Wallick Communities is pleased to welcome Derrick Young as the Senior Vice President of Affordable Housing Operations, effective February 21.  Hailing from Oakland, California, Derrick brings a wealth of leadership experience in the affordable housing and senior living industries, with numerous areas of expertise, including mission-driven mentorship and people leadership, operations

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What our clients have to say…
Fenice Taylor, Senior Director of Finance Washington State Housing Finance Commission

“It had been over 20 years since my last job interview, so I had a little trepidation when the recruitment process started, and it was my first time working with an executive search firm. Tracy and Johanna were there to support and guide me every step of the way, no matter how busy they were. Their expert guidance and support helped me land with a housing agency I admire.”

Kate Barr, President & CEO (Retired), Propel Nonprofits

“Thank you for your care and stewardship of the search for Propel’s next President & CEO. I also want to thank you for the respect and tender care you provided throughout the process. I always felt informed of appropriate boundaries and lines of communication. Your excellent reputation is well deserved!”

Dr. Candis Fields-Johnson, Vice President of Global Talent Management

“Working with Melania and Tracy far exceeded my expectations. The experience was best in class, offering stellar communication, professionalism, and support. It was the best level of engagement I could ask for. They have truly set the bar when it comes to candidate experience, matching the right talent with the right role and organization. Because of their guidance and support, I not only have the role I identified as being well-matched with my career aspirations but also a role with a great organization that I have long admired.”