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

John Brich

Vice President

Jennifer Brown

Vice President of Operations

Andrea Christopherson

Vice President

Mike Gamble

President & CEO

Mark Gnatovic

Senior Vice President

Devon Hannah

Recruiting Associate

Kellie Henderson

Vice President

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Cambria Jones

Marketing Manager

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Nicole Newman

Vice President

Sara Nielsen

Project Manager

Tracy Smith

Project Manager

Brian-Douglas Stanwood

Executive Recruiter- Destinations Team

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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 New Leader for Visit Florida Keys

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been selected by Visit Florida Keys to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson is spearheading the assignment. The CEO of Visit Florida Keys oversees the use of the tourism development taxes (TDT) collected in Monroe County, FL, through the Tourist Development Council

SearchWide Global Recruits CEO for Visit Bend

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has recruited Jeff Knapp as the new president and CEO of Visit Bend. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, led the assignment. He replaces Kevney Dugan, who is now with Travel Oregon. “We were looking for a genuine, passionate, approachable and experienced leader and I know that we found that in Jeff,” said

SearchWide Global Tapped by the Alaska Raptor Center to Find New Leader

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has been retained by the Alaska Raptor Center to lead in its search for a new executive director. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, is leading the assignment. The executive director is responsible for the overall strategic direction, leadership, and management of the Alaska Raptor Center’s multi-faceted programs and business

SearchWide Global Retained by Visit Bend for CEO Search

After taking a massive hit during the pandemic, employment and hiring within the hotel and hospitality industry has rebounded. The leisure and hospitality industry added an average of 39,000 jobs per month in 2023. Consumer research reveals that leisure and group business travel remains strong as well and new workplace trends allow people to travel more

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Press Releases

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 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

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