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 Assists Community Connections with CEO Search

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Damien Cabezas as the new president and CEO of Community Connections, Inc. in Washington, D.C. Director Cynthia Moreland and senior associate Diane Westmore led the assignment. “Community Connections has long been a trailblazer in behavioral health, consistently setting the standard for innovation and excellence in the field,” said Dr. Mark Smith,...

BoardWalk Consulting Retained by the Lumpkin Family Foundation for Executive Director

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by the Lumpkin Family Foundation to lead in its search for a new executive director. Recently, Bruce Karmazin, the foundation’s executive director since 2001, told the board of his intention to retire this coming summer. The current search is designed to identify a successor ready to guide the foundation...

The Food Research & Action Center Taps BoardWalk Consulting to Find New Leader

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting was recently selected by The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) to lead in its search for a new president. The organization in April announced that its president, Luis Guardia, has stepped down. Senior director Crystal Stephens is leading the assignment. FRAC seeks a president experienced in leading antihunger efforts and knowledgeable of federal...

BoardWalk Consulting Leading CEO Search for Adapt Integrated Health Care

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting was recently called in by Adapt Integrated Health Care in Rosenburg, OR, to lead in its search for a new CEO. Founder Sam Pettway and director of research Patti Kish are leading the assignment. Greg Brigham will retire in May 2025, after 42 years of service and over a decade at Adapt. Dr. Brigham...

BoardWalk Consulting Tapped by the National Endowment for Democracy to Lead Chief People Officer Search

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has been tapped by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to lead in its search for a chief people officer. Director Michelle Hall and senior research associate Lysondra Somerville are leading the assignment. NED seeks a skilled and visionary chief people officer to join its leadership and drive organizational change to support its urgent mission. As...

BoardWalk Consulting Recruits New Leader for Trust for Public Land

Executive recruitment firm BoardWalk Consulting has assisted in the recruitment of Carrie Besnette Hauser as the new president and CEO of Trust for Public Land (TPL). She succeeds Diane Regas. Senior director Crystal Stephens and senior associate Diane Westmore led the assignment. In January, TPL board of directors commenced a national search for the organization’s next president and CEO. Supported by...