McCormack & Kristel, LLC

Firm Overview

Established in 1993, McCormack + Kristel is a national retained search firm with expertise in discovering transformative leaders for mission-driven nonprofit and philanthropic clients. Since our founding, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been at the core of the firm’s values and practices. Today, we are proud to be one of the nation’s leading diversity-focused search firms supporting our clients to identify executive and senior leaders who drive impact and create meaningful change.

Off-Limits Policy

We will not approach anyone at a client organization for two years from the time of our most recent placement. We will not approach a placement for as long as they are with the organization we placed them in.

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

5 months

Recently Completed Assignments

News Briefings

McCormack+Kristel Seeking Board Directors for The Partnership To End Homelessness

The Partnership To End Homelessness recently retained McCormack+Kristel to lead in its search for new board directors. “We are thrilled to partner with The Partnership To End Homelessness to grow its board of directors,” McCormack+Kristel said in a LinkedIn post. “The partnership's mission, to end homelessness by preventing it, is advanced through an upstream intervention model...

McCormack+Kristel Leading CEO Search for Resource Center

McCormack+Kristel has been retained by Resource Center to lead in its search for a new CEO. After more than four decades influencing legal change and shaping Dallas’ civic community — including 16 years as CEO of Resource Center — Cece Cox has announced she will retire in early 2027. McCormack + Kristel will conduct a...

McCormack+Kristel Recruits CEO for the Independent Film & Television Alliance

Following a highly competitive national search, McCormack+Kristel has placed Jackie Brenneman as president and CEO of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). She succeeds Jean Prewitt, who is stepping down at the end of the month after 25 years leading the organization. “Jackie brings industry insight, legal and lobbying expertise, and a proven record of...

McCormack+Kristel Seeking President for Resource Center

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been selected by Resource Center to lead in its search for a president. The newly created president position has been developed at a critical period in Resource Center’s evolution. Following exponential revenue and staff growth, as well as unprecedented programmatic expansion, the Center is strategically enhancing its leadership team to prepare...

McCormack+Kristel Seeking CEO for the Independent Film & Television Alliance

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has been retained by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) to lead in its search for a new president and CEO. At a pivotal moment for the industry, the new CEO will shape policy, elevate the voice of independents worldwide, and drive the success of the American Film Market, one of the industry’s...

McCormack+Kristel Recruits CEO for Equality Illinois

Executive search firm McCormack+Kristel has placed Channyn Lynne Parker as the new CEO of Equality Illinois. Her selection follows a thorough and competitive process led by McCormack + Kristel. All candidates were evaluated equitably through the same fair and transparent process, and Ms. Parker emerged as the clear choice based on her experience, leadership, deep ties to...