SearchWide Global

About Us

Founded in 1999, SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, experiential marketing, sports, and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, the firm operates worldwide, specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations.

Achievements

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Meet the Team

Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO

Mark Gnatovic

President, Retained Search

Cambria Jones

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Jennifer Brown

Vice President of Finance & HR

Wendy Moran

Global Head of SearchWide Connect

Kellie Henderson

Global Head of Destinations

Nicole Newman

Global Head of Destinations

John Brich

Global Head of Hotels & Resorts

Andrea Christopherson

Global Head of Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Sara Nielsen

Project Manager

Carmen Rodgers

Executive Recruiter

Tracy Smith

Project Manager

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Executive Search
On-Demand Recruiting
Succession Planning

Industries

Functions

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News Briefings

SearchWide Global Seeking CEO for Visit California

SearchWide Global is currently seeking a new CEO for Visit California. The assignment is being led by Mike Gamble, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of SearchWide. Visit California is seeking a collaborative, visionary, and politically astute leader to serve as the next CEO. As the organization’s chief strategist, brand steward, and operational head, the CEO works

SearchWide Global Seeking President for the Music City Center

SearchWide Global has been retained by the Music City Center (MCC) to lead in its search for a new president. Executive vice president Mark Gnatovic is leading the assignment. The president is the senior executive responsible for the operational excellence, cultural leadership, and long-term performance of Nashville’s signature convention facility. Reporting directly to the CEO of the

SearchWide Global Recruits Executive Director for Cody Yellowstone

Following a nationwide search, executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has placed Michael Wambolt as the new executive director of the Park County Travel Council (Cody Yellowstone). Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael Wambolt to Cody,” said John Parsons, chairman of the board of directors of PCTC. “He is a travel

SearchWide Global Seeking Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Nashville Zoo

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been retained by Nashville Zoo to lead in its search for a chief marketing and public relations officer. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson is leading the assignment. This executive is responsible for leading the strategic marketing, communications, and public relations efforts of Nashville Zoo. This role oversees all aspects of marketing, media relations, and

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Press Releases

SearchWide Global Welcomes Industry Leader John Washko as Business Development Consultant

SearchWide Global is thrilled to announce that John Washko, a seasoned hospitality executive with over thirty years of luxury resort sales and marketing experience, has joined the team as a Business Development Consultant. John will specifically support the hotels and resorts sector, leveraging his broad industry expertise and connections. Most recently, Washko served as the

SearchWide Global Expands Team with Three New Hires Across Three Divisions

SearchWide Global is pleased to announce the onboarding of three new team members, each bringing profound expertise and innovative skills to further drive organizational success. Effective January 13, 2025, Carmen Rodgers, Chris Bates, and Danielle Loney joined SearchWide Global. Carmen Rodgers steps into the role of Executive Recruiter for the Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues

SearchWide Global Announces New Leader for SearchWide Connect

SearchWide Global recently announced Wendy Moran as the global head of its new division, SearchWide Connect. This strategic move comes as part of the firm’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for swift and high-quality mid-level management placements in all sectors currently being served in the retained search division. Wendy Moran will spearhead operations for

SearchWide Global Announces Key Leadership Promotions and New Hire Ahead of 25th Anniversary

ST. PAUL, MN – July 11, 2024 – SearchWide Global, a leading executive search firm, is excited to announce the promotion of Mark Gnatovic to President of Retained Search and Cambria Jones to Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, effective August 5, 2024. Additionally, the firm welcomes Brian-Douglas Stanwood as an Executive Recruiter for the Destinations

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter

Effective July 1, 2024, Brian-Douglas Stanwood joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with the firm’s Director and C-level searches and business development initiatives in the destinations segment. With over twenty years of experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors, Brian-Douglas brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record. He has

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