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 Places CEO for Visit Estes Park

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has placed Sarah Leonard as the new CEO of Visit Estes Park (VEP) in Colorado. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson led the assignment. “After conducting an extensive nationwide search, the board was thrilled to select Sarah for this critical leadership role,” said Sean Jurgens, chair of the Visit Estes Park board of

SearchWide Global Tapped to Find New Leader for Cody Yellowstone

The Park County Travel Council (Cody Yellowstone) has retained executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global to lead in its search for a new executive director. Kellie Henderson, global head of destinations, is leading the assignment. The Park County Travel Council (PCTC) executive director coordinates and oversees the administration of Park County’s four percent lodging tax. They are responsible

SearchWide Global Recruits CEO for Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has assisted in the recruitment of Alicia M. Quinn as president and CEO of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (FLVC). She will succeed Valerie Knoblauch, who is retiring after 40 years of leadership and service to the region. Nicole Newman, global head of destinations, led the assignment. “We are thrilled to welcome Alicia

SearchWide Global Seeking New Leader for Experience Olympia & Beyond

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global was recently retained by Experience Olympia & Beyond to lead in its search for a new CEO. Nicole Newman, global head of destinations, is leading the assignment. Experience Olympia & Beyond seeks a CEO to provide leadership for the organization’s staff, board of directors, and Thurston County tourism stakeholders. The successful candidate

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Press Releases

SearchWide Global Welcomes Vice President Andrea Christopherson

St. Paul, MN, April 19, 2023 — Effective April 17, 2023, Andrea Christopherson joined SearchWide Global as a vice president to assist with SearchWide Global’s director and c-level searches and business development initiatives in the experiential event marketing segment along with the tradeshow and convention industries. “Andrea is an excellent addition to our team. With her

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter Renee Marpert

(April 26, 2022) Effective April 11, 2022, Renee Marpert joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with SearchWide Global’s Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives. “Renee is an excellent addition to our team. With her experience in hospitality recruiting and human resources, she will bring our recruitment efforts to a new

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter Renee Marpert

St. Paul, MN, April 26, 2022 — Effective April 11, 2022, Renee Marpert joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with SearchWide Global’s Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives. “Renee is an excellent addition to our team. With her experience in hospitality recruiting and human resources, she will bring our recruitment

SearchWide Global Hires Kathryn Millard as Executive Recruiter

St. Paul, MN, February 14, 2022 — Effective February 7, 2022, Kathryn Millard joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with SearchWide Global’s hotel and resort searches and business development initiatives. “We are excited to have Kathryn join our team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be essential in

SearchWide Global Hires Donna Thornton as Executive Recruiter

(Nov. 16, 2021) Effective November 15, 2021, Donna Thornton joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives. “We are thrilled to have Donna join our team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including previous recruiting experience, that will be instrumental in our executive

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