Kaye/Bassman Appoints Managing Partner
March 20, 2026 – Plano, TX-based executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International has appointed Will Smith as managing partner within its construction practice. “Will’s promotion to managing partner is a proud moment for our team as he is the embodiment of our life laws including leadership, performance, commitment to clients, flexibility, unselfishness, and fun,” said Lee Martin, managing director of the Midwest construction & real estate practice. “He has played a critical role in expanding our presence in Missouri and consistently delivers exceptional results for construction companies at every stage of growth. We are excited to see his continued impact on our firm and the industry.”
As managing partner, Mr. Smith will continue to lead market expansion efforts, mentor team members, and deepen client partnerships across the construction sector.
As a key leader on the Midwest team, Mr. Smith drives strategic growth across the Missouri market, partnering with leading construction organizations to secure high-impact talent and elevate operational performance. In addition to his expanded leadership role, he serves as director of the Missouri commercial building practice within the firm’s construction and real estate specialty practice, which serves clients nationwide.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Smith has been instrumental in helping companies ranging from emerging startups to multinational, top ENR-ranked firms secure executive and mid-management talent. His ability to align talent strategy with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to construction leaders seeking to scale and strengthen their organizations.
Mr. Smith began his professional career as an insurance agent before transitioning into recruiting in 2019 with Kaye/Bassman International. Since then, he has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic hiring solutions, cultivating long-term client partnerships, and helping construction organizations build high-performing teams. His background in business development and relationship management has been central to his success in driving measurable results for clients.
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Kaye/Bassman is a global search and recruitment solutions firm. It offers expertise in a number of industries, including construction and real estate, banking, insurance, private wealth management, healthcare, energy, security, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and medical device. During the last two decades, Kaye/Bassman has conducted nearly 5,000 mid- to senior-level searches.
Strategic Integration
Kaye/Bassman recently announced the strategic integration of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) & surgical hospital recruiting practice with its hospital and nursing leadership practice, combining two specialized healthcare recruiting teams to better support healthcare organizations across the surgical and acute care continuum.
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As part of the integration, Drew Wyatt, managing partner within KBIC’s hospital and nursing leadership practice, will formally align with Greg Zoch, partner and managing director of the ASC & surgical hospital practice. Mr. Wyatt and Mr. Zoch will lead a unified team delivering executive and clinical leadership recruitment solutions for ambulatory surgery centers, surgical hospitals, and hospital-based organizations nationwide.
The aligned practices will continue to support healthcare organizations through Kaye/Bassman’s dedicated recruiting practices focused on ambulatory surgery centers & surgical hospitals and hospital & nursing leadership, providing executive and clinical leadership recruitment across both ambulatory and hospital-based care environments.
“This integration reflects how healthcare delivery continues to evolve,” said Jeff Kaye, co-founder of Kaye/Bassman. “By aligning our ASC and hospital leadership recruiting expertise, we are better positioned to support healthcare organizations facing complex operational and clinical leadership challenges.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
