Function: General Management

Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc.

March 12, 2025 – Shelli Herman and Associates, Inc. specializes in retained executive search services for diverse clients, including nonprofit organizations, prestigious colleges and universities, and Fortune 500 companies. We focus on identifying talent at the senior or decision-maker level. Our deep understanding of academia and the needs of mission-driven organizations has allowed us to develop a strong higher education and nonprofit practice. Our clients expect a flexible and skilled search partner who can customize the search process to meet their exact specifications and timelines, and we deliver. Driven by our commitment to integrity, quality, and success, approximately 95% of our searches come from repeat clients or referrals. Our knowledgeable consultants take an innovative and strategic approach, working closely with clients throughout every stage of the process. This includes understanding clients’ needs and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion with guidance from our in-house DEI consultant, creating a detailed position description to define the role, establishing the target market and sourcing strategy, interviewing and evaluating candidates, and negotiating the offer. Our transparent and time-sensitive approach keeps clients informed throughout every step of the search. Our expertise in new technologies, AI, and current market intelligence, combined with our high-touch customer service, allows us to maintain a global reach while fostering personal connections. This capability enables us to quickly and efficiently identify and cultivate candidates internationally, presenting a slate of professionals ready to excel in their new roles. We take pride in helping organizations thrive by matching them with strategic executives who will chart a successful future.

ADK Consulting & Executive Search

March 10, 2025 – Founded in 2003, ADK is a retained boutique executive recruitment firm specializing in C-Suite positions. Utilizing our talented team of 25 professionals with strong industry expertise, we connect outstanding leaders to opportunities. ADK is an industry leader in executive recruiting with roots that date back to our 2003 incorporation in Jacksonville, Florida. Our early success in identifying and providing outstanding leaders has not only enhanced our clients’ organizations but provided a positive impact on their communities and regions. Many of these executive placements have affected legislation on the national level and are recognized as top industry leaders. We partner with our clients at the onset of every project and throughout the entire process. Our talented team of 25 professionals understands current and impending senior management and leadership issues. The methodology we employ includes thorough recruitment techniques. Each project is led by a seasoned team to conduct research, marketing, sourcing, personal outreach, extensive screening processes and outstanding communication with clients and candidates. Over 83% of our business comes from repeat clients. Often new business comes from referrals, not only from clients, but often from both successful and unsuccessful candidates who were impressed with our process and communication. ADK has become the largest executive recruitment firm in the Unites States for the airport industry, filling more CEO and C-Suite positions than any other recruitment firm with well over 600 CEO and C-Suite airport recruitments. Our clients are private and publicly held companies, authorities, cities and counties, special districts, trade associations, colleges & universities