Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc.

About Us

Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc. provides retained executive search services to clients across a wide range of industries, including Fortune 500 companies, leading investment management firms, nonprofit organizations, and top-ranked colleges and universities.

By design, our work is focused on the executive or decision-maker level within the organizations we serve. We have developed a deep, robust practice in higher education and the nonprofit sector, driven by a nuanced understanding of academia and the unique needs of mission-driven organizations. What unites our diverse clients is their need for a nimble, adept search partner who can customize the search process to fit their specific requirements and timelines. Motivated by our commitment to integrity, quality, and success, Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc. consistently delivers on that partnership, as shown by approximately 98% of our searches coming from repeat clients or referrals. Our firm’s leadership touches every project, and clients have access to well over 75 years of experience in retained executive search.

Our innovative and strategic approach involves working closely with our client organizations at every stage of the search: understanding their needs, ensuring a thorough and fair process that identifies and attracts the best talent, defining the role by creating the position description, establishing target markets, and sourcing strategies, interviewing and assessing candidates, and negotiating offers. Our method is uniquely transparent and efficient, so clients always know the status of the search at any given moment. Our mastery of new technologies and current market intelligence, combined with our high-touch customer service, creates a global reach with a personal touch. This enables us to quickly identify and cultivate candidates worldwide, presenting a slate of professionals ready to succeed in the role.

We at Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc. are proud to help organizations thrive by connecting them with executives who will guide their future.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Shelli Herman

President & Founder

Our knowledgeable executive search consultants, our combined decades of experience, and our innovative search process allow us to consistently achieve results for our clients. In addition, we’ve developed an extensive global network. This enables us to identify and recruit talented executives around the world. Our proprietary database contains the best potential sources and candidates across all sectors, ensuring an unparalleled network and reach. This means that we present our clients with extremely qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. As a result, our clients hire exceptional leaders, each with a strong track record of success.

At Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc., we firmly believe that high quality work produces high quality placements. Our 98% retention rate has proven it. Our dedication to personal attention, agility, and quality is why our clients return to us repeatedly despite having other less expensive options available. We’ve seen first-hand the effect trailblazing, innovative leaders can have on organizations and helping our clients acquire such executives is what motivates us every day.

Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc.

Solutions And Expertise

Solutions

Board Services
Executive Search

Industries

Associations
Colleges/Universities
Consumer
Consumer Products
Cultural Arts
Education
Investment Mgmt.
Non-Profit

Functions

CEO/President
Finance/Accounting
General Management
GM/Operations
Human Resources
Invest. Mgmt./Banking
Marketing & Sales

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News Briefings

Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 Search Assignments for 2025

Executive search in 2025 remained steady and increasingly strategic, as organizations continue to rely on trusted advisors to navigate high-stakes leadership decisions amid ongoing market complexity. Hunt Scanlon Media now takes its annual look back at the top 10 searches of the year. Across these following assignments, executive search firms showcased how leadership recruiting is increasingly

Shelli Herman and Associates Assists of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority with CEO Search

Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has assisted in the recruitment of Adam J. Straight as the new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) in Omaha, NE. The decision to hire Mr. Straight follows an exhaustive nationwide search to replace the current MECA President and CEO, Roger Dixon, who is retiring at

Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking Chief Brand and Experience Officer for the Houston Zoo

Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by the Houston Zoo to lead in its search for a chief brand and experience officer (CBEO). This leader will help maximize earned revenue, increase brand awareness, and improve the guest experience to support the Zoo’s mission. As a prominent global leader in zoo-based conservation, the Zoo has

Shelli Herman and Associates Seeking CEO for Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose

Los Angeles-based Shelli Herman and Associates has been selected by Children’s Discovery Museum San Jose to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Responsible for developing and implementing plans that increase mission delivery, the CEO will play a key role in shaping and realizing the Museum’s future. Post-pandemic efforts have enabled a resilient, lean, and

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Press Releases

Kiewit Luminarium names Mathew “Mat” Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer

OMAHA, Neb. – The board of directors of Kiewit Luminarium has announced Mathew “Mat” Sinclair as its new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 18. Sinclair brings more than 30 years of experience in museum leadership, strategic planning and community engagement. He will guide Kiewit Luminarium into its next phase of innovation and outreach. Linda Brandl,

Santa Barbara Zoo Names Charles Hopper as Next President & CEO

(September 27, 2024) Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced Charles Hopper as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive national search. Hopper will succeed Rich Block, retiring in January 2025 after 26 years of leadership. Hopper brings extensive leadership experience in the zoological and aquarium industry, most recently

Tisone named Saint Louis Zoo Chief Financial Officer

The Saint Louis Zoo today announced Kathy Tisone as the organization’s next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Tisone comes to the Zoo with more than 25 years of experience leading financial stewardship in nonprofits. She is CFO and Vice President of Operations for St. Louis Arc, Inc., a nonprofit serving over 4,500

Beckman Foundation Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Dr. Susan R. Wente, Wake Forest University President

IRVINE, Calif. (July 9, 2024) – The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation today announced its Board of Directors recently approved the appointment of a new Board member: Wake Forest University President and 1996 Beckman Young Investigator Awardee, Dr. Susan R. Wente. The appointment takes immediate effect. Dr. Wente currently serves as Wake Forest University’s 14th

Zoo Announces SVP of Guest Experience, Brand and Revenue

(Monday, Jun 24, 2024) Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Longo as the new Senior Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand and Revenue. This pivotal role will see Megan spearheading the development, implementation and refinement of mission-aligned strategies aimed at fostering brand loyalty through exceptional guest experience.

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