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 Finance & HR

Andrea Christopherson

Vice President

Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO

Mark Gnatovic

President, Retained Search

Devon Hannah

Recruiting Associate

Kellie Henderson

Vice President

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Cambria Jones

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Wendy Moran

Global Head of SearchWide Connect

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 Tapped by Visit Estes Park to Lead CEO Search

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global was recently retained by Visit Estes Park in Colorado to lead in its search for a new CEO. Senior vice president Kellie Henderson is leading the assignment. Visit Estes Park is seeking an outgoing, supportive, and motivating leader to serve as the new CEO. The CEO is responsible for the efficient administration of

SearchWide Global Names Global Head of New Division, SearchWide Connect

Executive recruitment firm SearchWide Global has appointed 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,” the search firm said. “We

SearchWide Global Recruits Executive Director for the Alaska Raptor Center

After an extensive six-month national search, SearchWide Global has assisted in the recruitment of Carol Bryant-Martin as the new executive director of the Alaska Raptor Center. Nicole Newman, the search firm’s vice president, led the assignment. “We conducted a national search and are thrilled to welcome Carol and her family from Tallahassee, Florida,” said Roger Hames, board chair. “She

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

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Press Releases

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 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

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