Vetted Solutions

About Us

Vetted Solutions is a retained national executive search firm with offices in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL that works with associations, nonprofit organizations, and hospitality and destination marketing organizations. Our clients, some of the most respected names in these spaces, have come to rely upon us to assess their talent needs and to then exceed their expectations in terms of the candidate pool we deliver.

We have recruited CEOs as well as heads of marketing, communications, government relations, membership, finance, and education for associations and nonprofits. Our clients have also retained us to recruit conference and trade show executives, DOSMs, and other key positions on property.

Vetted Solutions has deep industry bench strength, a distinct understanding of the executive search process and provides a highly personalized solution tailored to meet your unique requirements. Our approach allows us to consistently find and deliver extraordinary talent quickly and efficiently. This produces candidates capable of making immediate contributions to exceptional organizational performance and providing the lasting leadership that drives significant sustained results.

Additionally, we are members of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, as well as Panorama, a partnership of leading executive search firms that combines local knowledge with global capability.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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At Vetted Solutions, we help associations and nonprofits recruit, retain and cultivate key talent. Your organization may have a specific short-term recruiting need that is just as mission critical as finding the right talent for the long-term.

We work with our clients to understand and support their own focus on diversity and inclusion, and then connect them with top-tier executive talent that meets organizational needs and furthers their goals. Our process concentrates on the professional skills, experiences, abilities, and cultural fit of the candidates we bring to the table.

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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 Seeking CEO for CoreNet Global

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions was recently retained by CoreNet Global to lead in its search for a new CEO. Angela Cain recently stepped down. CoreNet Global’s next visionary, change agent CEO will build and engage the diverse global community of corporate real estate professionals whose perspectives, expertise, and innovation are shaping the ever-evolving nature of work,

Vetted Solutions Tapped by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants to Find New Leader

Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions was recently selected by the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. Karen Greenbaum will step down when her current contract expires, effective December 31, 2024. She will close her tenure as president and CEO after 10 years at

Vetted Solutions Seeking New Leader for the American Peanut Shellers Association

The American Peanut Shellers Association has retained Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions to lead in its search for a new executive director. The executive position offers a special opportunity to lead a proven, highly committed membership and staff in an aggressive effort to promote the best interests of shellers and the broader peanut industry. This

Vetted Solution Recruits CEO for Leader Dogs for the Blind

Following an extensive, national search process, Washington, D.C.- based Vetted Solutions has placed Melissa Weisse as its new president and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind. She replaced Susan Daniels, who in May of 2023 announced her intention to retire. “After an extensive, national search process, we are delighted to welcome Weisse as our new

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Press Releases

R. Norris Orms to Join Vetted Solutions as Chicago VP

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 1, 2016 — Respected association executive R. Norris Orms has been named Vice President in the Chicago, IL office of Vetted Solutions, the Washington, D.C. based executive search firm specializing in executive recruiting for the association, non-profit, hospitality and destination marketing communities. Orms brings more than 25 years of experience working with associations and

Addition of Richard B. Green Extends Vetted Solutions Expertise to Hospitality, Destination Marketing Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2015 — Vetted Solutions, the executive search firm specializing in helping associations and nonprofit organizations find and develop high-performing leaders, has extended its expertise to the hospitality and destination marketing community. Effective this month, the Washington, D.C. based firm has tapped Richard B. Green to lead its new area of focus, drawing

Brittany Bayliss Appointed Vetted Solutions Director in Washington, D.C. Office

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2014 — Brittany Bayliss has been appointed Director of Vetted Solutions, the Washington-based executive search firm specializing in recruiting and consulting on behalf of leading associations and nonprofit organizations nationwide. Bayliss has significant experience in executive search and recruitment processes including outreach, recruitment and interviewing; screening resumes and interviewing prospective candidates; planning and

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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.

Reports:
The Role of the Interim CEO

Talent Talk's Podcasts

Transforming Organizations Through Culture & DE+I Initiatives

On this brand new episode, Hunt Scanlon host Rob Adams is joined by Jim Zaniello, president of Vetted Solutions and James Pogue, president of JP Enterprises. On this episode, Mr. Zaniello and Dr. Pogue discuss diversity, equity and inclusion and the impact it has had on the workforce and workplace. The two leaders also discuss