BoardWalk Consulting

Firm Overview

BoardWalk Consulting is a national executive search firm devoted to the recruitment of CEOs and senior leaders of operating nonprofits and grantmaking foundations. Since 2002, BoardWalk has had the privilege of serving served hundreds of clients in 35 states, with missions ranging from hyper-local to truly global. Everything we do, every single day, supports our core mission: Finding leaders that matter for missions that matter®.

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

BoardWalk Consulting Selected by Atlanta Ballet for Executive Director Search

BoardWalk Consulting has was recently tapped by Atlanta Ballet to lead in its search for an executive director. The search is being led by Sam Pettway, Demeika Wheaton, and Patti Kish. The executive director will lead Atlanta Ballet’s administrative and business functions in alignment with the organization’s mission and values, while partnering closely with the artistic...

BoardWalk Consulting Assists Trust for Public Land with CFO Search

Crystal Stephens and Terri Kohan of BoardWalk Consulting have assisted in the recruitment of Keysha Bailey as the new CFO of Trust for Public Land (TPL). “Keysha brings a rare combination of financial expertise, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of how to align resources with impact,” said Carrie Besnette Hauser, president and CEO of Trust for Public...

BoardWalk Consulting Tapped By Greenpeace USA for Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has been retained by Greenpeace USA to lead in its search for a chief financial and operations officer (CFOO). Director Michelle Hall, senior associate Terri Kohan, and director of research Patti Kish are leading the assignment. Greenpeace USA requires an executive who is an experienced, adaptive leader with a passion for environmental justice to lead in...

BoardWalk Consulting Recruits COO for Deep South Today

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Hollis R. Towns as the first chief operating officer of Deep South Today. Founder Sam Pettway, director Cynthia Moreland, and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville led the assignment. His appointment is the result of a national search conducted over the last six months by BoardWalk Consulting. “Hollis Towns is bringing precisely...

BoardWalk Consulting Appoints CEO

Executive search firm BoardWalk Consulting has named Crystal Stephens as managing director and CEO. She succeeds Sam Pettway, who founded BoardWalk in 2002 and will continue to serve as founding director. Mr. Pettway will remain active in market development, select client engagements, and the continued growth of the firm’s reputation. “For 23 years, BoardWalk’s focus has been simple but...

BoardWalk Consulting Assists the Lumpkin Family Foundation with Executive Director Search

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the placement of Heidi Dusek as executive director of the Lumpkin Family Foundation. Founder Sam Pettway and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville led the assignment. Bruce Karmazin, the foundation’s executive director since 2001, told the board of his intention to retire this summer. “Deep appreciation is also given to the search committee, chair Steve Shirar,...