Vetted Solutions

About Us

Vetted Solutions partners with associations, nonprofits, and other mission-driven organizations to help them recruit, retain, and cultivate key talent. Our practice is built on connecting clients with executives who build innovative cultures, drive exceptional value creation, and lead strategic growth.

We focus on finding a fit driven as much by our client’s culture and business model as it is by an executive’s experience and capabilities. We earn trust by understanding what success looks like for each organization and then applying creativity, experience, and a rigorous process to find exceptional leadership talent for your team.

Through offices in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA, the firm offers a comprehensive range of executive search and leadership consulting services, including Vetted InterimTM, Authentic Onboarding®, and Association Management Company Search Services.

Our unique, tailored process includes:

  • Conducting extensive research to understand the culture, organizational goals, and other considerations that influence each client’s search priorities and focus
  • Drawing upon this research and our team members’ experiences as CEOs to help translate clients’ needs into clear, cohesive position profiles and search plans
  • Recruiting candidates with the skills and cultural aptitudes necessary to drive success in each client organization’s unique environment

Our portfolio includes ongoing and completed projects for growth-oriented trade associations, professional societies, and other mission-driven organizations in the medical, educational, cultural, and civic spheres. Our clients, some of the most respected names in these spaces, rely on us to assess their talent and leadership needs and then exceed expectations with candidates capable of making immediate contributions to exceptional organizational performance and providing lasting leadership that drives significant sustained results.

Vetted Solutions is a member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) and Panorama, a partnership of leading executive search firms that combines local knowledge with global capability. Hunt Scanlon lists Vetted among its Top 75 Nonprofit Recruiting firms. For the 10th year running, Forbes has ranked Vetted Solutions among the best executive recruiting practices.

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Our team of senior advisors and client partners includes seasoned leaders from the association and nonprofit space who have guided the success of a range of organizations as CEOs, senior executives, and board members.

Their core work in executive and board search, executive onboarding, and interim executive placement is informed by broad understanding of mission-driven organizations, appreciation of diverse and inclusive perspectives, and a refined ability to gain a deep understanding of their clients’ organizations. They’re adept at translating that understanding into impactful talent recruitment and cultivation.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Assessment
  • Board Services
  • Executive Search
  • Interim
  • Mgmt. Consulting
  • Onboarding
  • Org. Chart Mapping
  • Succession Planning
Industries
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Associations
  • Foundations
  • Non-Profit
  • Professional Services
Functions
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Development
  • Finance/Accounting
  • GM/Operations
  • Government
  • Marketing & Sales

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News Briefings

Vetted Solutions Finds New Leader for the American Brain Tumor Association
Vetted Solutions American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), a national advocacy organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing education and information on all tumor types, has named Ralph DeVitto as its new president and CEO. Vetted Solutions’ president and founder Jim Zaniello and vice president Catherine Brown led the assignment. The organization was a seeking

Vetted Solutions Selected by American Academy of Dermatology to Find Chief Learning Officer
Vetted Solutions American Academy of Dermatology Chief Learning Officer

The American Academy of Dermatology has enlisted executive search firm Vetted Solutions to lead its search for a new chief learning officer. President and founder Jim Zaniello is spearheading the assignment along with vice presidents Catherine Brown and R. Norris Orms. The new chief learning officer will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic initiatives of the

Vetted Solutions Tapped by ABTA to Find Next Leader

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) has enlisted executive search firm Vetted Solutions to lead its search for a new CEO. President and founder Jim Zaniello and vice president Catherine Brown are spearheading the assignment. The ABTA is entering the next phase of its developmental transformation with the opportunity to revolutionize the field, said the recruitment firm. This

Vetted Solutions Seeks New Leader for the Society for Imaging Informatics In Medicine

Executive search firm Vetted Solutions LLC has been selected by the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) in Leesburg, VA, to lead its search for a new executive director. Vetted Solutions president and founder Jim Zaniello and vice president Nancy Green are spearheading the assignment. The new executive director, the recruiter said, is expected to work with

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In the Media

Diversity and Inclusion – Opportunities to Advance
The Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and decided to partner with Vetted Solutions and Dr. David Rehr to develop a Florida association-specific study.

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