Client Placement & News
Client Placement & News
Elisabeth Zeller – CEO @ Craft3
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Craft3 on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new CEO.CRAFT3’S MISSIONCraft3 is a nonprofit community development organization that uses capital, relationships, and advocacy to build a thriving, just, and empowered Pacific Northwest. The organization invests in people, businesses, and communities, advancing…
Jared Green – Director of Operations @ Photon Kinetics
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Photon Kinetics on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Director of Operations.Photon Kinetics is the leading supplier of measurement solutions for the optical fiber, cable and component manufacturing industry. 95% of the world’s optical fiber has been tested using their…
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Rob Johnson – Executive Director @ Seattle Center Foundation
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with the Seattle Center Foundation on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Executive Director.Seattle Center Foundation (SCF) is excited about Rob Johnson joining as a dynamic and civic-minded Executive Director to guide their organization through a period of bold transformation. This…
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Nick Kolar – EVP of Sales @ UMBRAGROUP
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with UMBRAGROUP on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new EVP of Sales – Aerospace, Defense and Space.UmbraGroup is a global leader revolutionizing precision motion solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. With operations across Italy, the U.S., and Germany, UmbraGroup designs…
Jared Green – Director of Operations @ Photon Kinetics
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Photon Kinetics on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Director of Operations.Photon Kinetics is the leading supplier of measurement solutions for the optical fiber, cable and component manufacturing industry. 95% of the world’s optical fiber has been tested using their…
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Rob Johnson – Executive Director @ Seattle Center Foundation
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with the Seattle Center Foundation on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Executive Director.Seattle Center Foundation (SCF) is excited about Rob Johnson joining as a dynamic and civic-minded Executive Director to guide their organization through a period of bold transformation. This…
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Nick Kolar – EVP of Sales @ UMBRAGROUP
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with UMBRAGROUP on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new EVP of Sales – Aerospace, Defense and Space.UmbraGroup is a global leader revolutionizing precision motion solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. With operations across Italy, the U.S., and Germany, UmbraGroup designs…
Laura Hammock – Controller @ ServiceMaster of Tacoma
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with ServiceMaster of Tacoma on a retained executive search to find their new Controller.ServiceMaster of Tacoma has a 40+ year track record of helping residents and business customers with water and fire disaster restoration services. Their 40 service trucks roll 24/7 from Seattle to…
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Dan Kinsfogel – CFO @ Sagetech Avionics
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Sagetech Avionics on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new CFO.Sagetech Avionics is an aerospace manufacturer known globally in the defense and unmanned aircraft industries for their robust and extremely small avionics products. Formed in 2019 in the heart of the…
Kevin Hall – VP Sales @ Superior Fruit Equipment
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Superior Fruit Equipment on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new VP of Sales.Superior Fruit Equipment stands at a defining moment in its growth journey. For nearly 30 years, this quietly exceptional company has built one of the most respected manufacturing…
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Jeff Keller – President @ Western Wood Products Association
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Western Wood Products Association on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new President. Supported by Western lumber manufacturers, Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) delivers lumber grading, quality control, technical, business information and product support services to sawmills as well as those…
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George Nomikos – Dir of Sales @ Markey Machine
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Markey Machine on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Director of Sales. Since 1907, Markey Machine continues to be the world leader in the design, build, and maintenance of top-of-the-line winches and other equipment, built to last for life. With clients ranging…
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Alissa Harrington – Dir of HR @ Absher Construction
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Absher Construction on a retained executive search to find their new Director of Human Resources and celebrating her one year anniversary with them!Absher Construction is a leading employee-owned construction company dedicated to excellence in delivering high-quality projects across multiple commercial market sectors with…
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Fred Dear – Dir of EV Operations Center @ Hallcon
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Hallcon on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Director of EVP Operations Center. Are you ready to lead at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution? Hallcon, a transportation and infrastructure services company, is launching a cutting-edge, 5 Megawatt EV…
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Tara Bomberger – CFO @ Ponzi Vineyards
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Ponzi Vineyards on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Financial Officer. Founded in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards helped put Oregon’s Willamette Valley on the map as a world-class wine region. What started as a 20-acre farm has grown into a…
George Babey – VP Engineering @ Code.org
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Code.org on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new VP of Engineering. Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of…
Joy Fowler – Director, Equity & Inclusion @ City of Vancouver
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with the City of Vancouver, WA, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Director, Equity & Inclusion.As Washington’s fourth-largest city, Vancouver is located on the north bank of the Columbia River, directly across from Portland, Oregon. Ideally situated, Vancouver is less…
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Bulent Turan – Chief Commercial Officer @ Cortland International
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Cortland International, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Commercial Officer.Cortland International is the largest global manufacturer of customized high‑performance synthetic rope and netting solutions for a diverse range of industries, including aerospace & defense, fishing & aquaculture, marine…
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Steve Seppi – CEO @ Dairy West
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Dairy West, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dairy West represents dairy farm families in Idaho and Utah to promote the dairy industry and products locally, nationally and globally. We are passionate about what we…
Shawn Mohr – CEO @ ULedger
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with ULedger, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). ULedger is a blockchain technology startup revolutionizing data integrity and security through its innovative ULedger platform. Their unique solution has simplified blockchain adoption by making it faster, easier…
Sara Thomas – COO @ Midwest Dairy
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Midwest Dairy, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Midwest Dairy Association is proud to represent over 4,000 dairy farms to 41 million consumers across our Midwest region including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa,…
Julie Manheim – Dir of Business Operations @ NW Family Law
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with NW Family Law, on a retained executive search to find their new Director of Business Operations.Northwest Family Law, P.S., a fast-growing, well-respected family law firm serving clients in Washington State, was built with one goal in mind: to turn the pain of divorce…
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Kyle Teutsch – VP Accounting @ Cascade Coffee
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Cascade Coffee, on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP of Accounting.What does it take to create 240 million single-serve cups of coffee per year? Ask Cascade Coffee. As a leading contract manufacturing partner in the coffee industry, Cascade Coffee operates…
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Eric Ljungquist – SVP Finance @ Columbia Distributing
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Columbia Distributing in Portland, Oregon, on a nationwide retained search to find their new SVP of FinanceColumbia Distributing is a $2B+, top 5 beverage distributor nationally, and if you live in Oregon and Washington they are the heroes behind the scenes enabling you…
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Tavi Siochi – CTO @ MCG Health
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with MCG Health in Seattle on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Technology Officer. MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network, provides unbiased clinical guidance that gives healthcare organizations confidence in their patient-centered care decisions. MCG’s artificial intelligence and technology…
Bill Waggoner – VP Construction @ MonteVista Homes
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with MonteVista Homes in Bend, Oregon, on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP of Construction.MonteVista Homes is a 2nd generation, award-winning homebuilder who builds quality, value-packed new homes in Central Oregon since 1989. Their energy-efficient homes are distinguished by innovative designs…
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Erik Pihl – VP Institutional Advancement @ American Automotive Trust
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with American Automotive Trust on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP of Institutional Advancement.It wasn’t long ago that cars were a much bigger part of American life. For most, they were the first taste of freedom that opened the doors –…
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Shalini Joshi – CIO @ Seattle Housing Authority
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Seattle Housing Authority on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Information Officer (CIO).The Seattle Housing Authority has been providing subsidized rental housing and rental assistance to people with low incomes since completing Washington State’s first public housing community in 1941.…
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Andrea Keikkala – Executive Director @ United Catcher Boats
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with United Catcher Boats on a nationwide retained search to find their new Executive Director. United Catcher Boats (UCB) is a non‑profit seafood industry trade association representing trawl catcher vessel companies. UCB’s member vessels participate primarily in the Eastern Bering Sea pollock fishery, and…
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George Wimbrow – COO @ Henrybuilt
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Henrybuilt on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Henrybuilt is more than a company; it’s a movement in the luxury residential market. Known for crafting spaces that are as functional, as they are beautiful. Our brands, Space…
Peter Roney – President @ Markey Machine
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Markey Machine on a nationwide retained search to find their new President. Since 1907, Markey Machine continues to be the world leader in the design, build, and maintenance of top-of-the-line winches and other equipment, built to last for life. With clients ranging from…
Sandy Garner – Chief HR Officer @ Neighborcare Health
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Neighborcare Health on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).Neighborcare is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country, and the largest in Seattle, providing primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services for…
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Betsy Hail – Chief Operations Officer @ Neighborcare Health
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Neighborcare Health on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Operations Officer.Neighborcare is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country, and the largest in Seattle, providing primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services for low-income and…
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Jia Paulucci – CFO @ Evident Alliance
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Evident Allliance on a nationwide retained search to find their new CFO.Founded on the belief that there is strength in collaboration EviDent Alliance is a Doctor‑owned, Doctor‑led Dental Support Organization (DSO) that empowers dentists to concentrate on what they are great at -…
George Vollmer – VP Global Product & Creative @ tms
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with tms on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP of Global Product & Creative (Global Merchandise Services). tms — Global Technology, Marketing and Sourcing Company – tmsw.com, unites technology, marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands.…
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Steve Mullins – Director of Human Resources @ Paramount Hotels (Maui)
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Paramount Hotels on a nationwide retained search to find their new Director of Human Resources at their Maui Coast Hotel property.Paramount Hotels is an independent, family-owned boutique hotel group with properties in Seattle, Portland and Maui. With their legacy properties in prime downtown…
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Jeff Ocenasek – Sr Dir, Order to Cash @ T-Mobile
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with T-Mobile on a nationwide retained search to find their new Sr. Director, Order to Cash.T-Mobile is the second largest wireless US carrier with 130 million subscribers. The Order to Cash (OTC) Value Stream Owner is responsible for oversight of the OTC process within…
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Brad Roberts – Sr Dir, Source to Pay @ T-Mobile
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with T-Mobile on a nationwide retained search to find their new Sr. Director, Source to Pay.T-Mobile is the second largest wireless US carrier with 130 million subscribers. The Source to Pay (STP) Value Stream Owner is responsible for oversight of the STP process within…
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Jake Englund – Director of Merchandising @ Wild Mikes Ultimate Pizza (S.A. Piazza & Associates)
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with S.A. Piazza & Associates (“Wild Mikes Ultimate Pizza”) on a nationwide retained search to find their new Director of Merchandising. S. A. Piazza & Associates, one of the fastest growing frozen food manufacturers in the US located in Clackamas, Oregon. The company has been…
Josh Billings – VP Sales & Marketing @ Alldrafts
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Alldrafts on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP Sales & Marketing.AllDrafts, founded by seasoned entrepreneur Bob Pritchett, is an innovative player in the legal tech space. Our flagship product, AllDrafts, is a cutting-edge cloud-based editor tailored for contract drafting. Leveraging…
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Ashley Wilson – AVP, Data Architect @ Physicians Insurance
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Physicians Insurance on a nationwide retained search to find their new AVP, Data Architect.Physicians Insurance Overview We stake our reputation on protecting our Members. Physicians Insurance was founded in 1981 on the idea of protecting, defending, and supporting our Members—all backed by excellent,…
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Holly Morgan – Executive Director @ OlyCAP
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with OlyCAP on a nationwide retained search to find their new Executive Director. Founded 55 years ago, OlyCAP (Olympic Community Action Programs) has helped people build resilient communities by providing equitable access to solutions and opportunities throughout Clallam and Jefferson counties. The agency today employs…
Jason Mendenhall – CEO @ CTL
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with CTL, a portfolio company of Columbia River Partners, on a nationwide retained search to find their new CEO in Portland, OR.CTL is a leading Chromebook distributor offering customized support and technical partnership to meet the needs of K‑12 Education and Enterprise verticals. Since…
Stephen Krauss – President, N. America @ Ooni
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Ooni, on a nationwide retained search to find their new President, N. America in Austin, TX.Ooni launched the home pizza cooking revolution more than ten years ago and, today, Ooni is recognized as the global brand leader. This startup success story began with…
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Jeff Keene – CIO @ Harbor Foods
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Harbor Foods, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Infomation Officer (CIO). Harbor Foods is dedicated to supporting our local partners that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around…
Jon Gisvold – Director of Fraud Operations @ OnPoint Credit Union
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with OnPoint Credit Union, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Director of Fraud Operations. As a repeat client, Herd Freed Hartz also filled the Chief Marketing Officer role for OnPoint.OnPoint Community Credit Union’s purpose is to build strong communities by supporting…
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Summer Burt – Chief Marketing Officer @ Redwood Outdoors
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Redwood Outdoors, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Marketing Officer. Redwood Outdoors is an exciting e-commerce company that specializes in Outdoor Saunas & Cold Plunge Tubs. Started in 2019 by Co-Founders Killian Lannen and Nicholas Jensen, experienced entrepreneurs who…
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Stephanie Choi – VP of Retail Customer Experience @ Uwajimaya
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Uwajimaya, on a nationwide retained search to find their new VP of Retail Customer Experience.With nearly 500 employees, Uwajimaya is one of the largest Asian grocery retailers in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1928, Uwajimaya has evolved beyond providing basic grocery staples and become…
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BZ Ellis – Chief Revenue Officer @ LightScalpel
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with LightScalpel, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Revenue Officer. “Chris Blais and his team at Herd Freed Hartz did an exceptional job on our behalf. The recruiting process for the CRO role of LightScalpel was well-organized and highly efficient. We had…
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Darcy Engle – VP Sales @ First Choice Health
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with First Choice Health, on a nationwide search to find their new VP of Sales. First Choice Health, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a provider-owned healthcare organization offering employers a forward-thinking alternative to traditional health insurance. They have been serving employers of all sizes and…
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Heidi Daniel – Executive Director @ King County Library System (KCLS)
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with King County Library System, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Executive Director. The King County Library System (KCLS) envisions a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. To support this vision, KCLS creates opportunities through meaningful connections as…
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Brian Thomas – President & COO @ Patriot Erectors
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Patriot Erectors, on a nationwide retained search to find their new President & COO. Patriot Erectors is the premier steel fabrication & erection company in the fast-growing Central Texas region as well as operations in Dallas/Fort-Worth and Houston. They uniquely provide both steel…
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William Marks – CEO @ Alaska Power & Telephone
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Alaska Power & Telephone, on a nationwide retained search to find their new CEO. Alaska Power & Telephone (AP&T) has provided affordable utility services to meet the evolving needs of rural Alaskan communities since 1957. Today, AP&T provides services in over 40 communities…
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Rachael Moss – Chief People Officer @ Inventprise
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Inventprise, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief People Officer. Inventprise (IVT) was founded in 2012 by Dr. Subhash Kapre with the goal of improving global health. Their mission and focus is on developing efficacious, affordable vaccines for global populations…
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Corey Scott – CEO @ Midwest Dairy
Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Midwest Dairy, on a nationwide retained search to find their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Midwest Dairy Association®, proudly represents over 4,000 dairy farms to 41 million consumers across the midwest region. They work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring…
Yuan Snaza – Head of People @ Monolithic Power Systems
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Monolithic Power Systems, on a nationwide search to find their new Head of People. Monolithic Power Systems is a $1.8B publicly traded company based in Kirkland, WA, is fulfilling their mission of developing technology for a more sustainable planet by designing small, ultra-efficient, easy-to-use…
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Kristen York – CEO @ Multi-Service Center
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Multi-Service Center, on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Multi-Service Center helps to strengthen communities throughout south Puget Sound. With 50+ years of experience working with individuals who strive to make lasting change in their lives, Multi-Service Center continues…
Pamela Norr – CEO @ The Arc of Spokane
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with The Arc of Spokane, on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Arc of Spokane is a chapter of The Arc of Washington and The Arc of the United States. Over 600 chapters across the country are on the…
Trevor Parris – CFO @ Laird Norton Company
In 2023, our executive search team had the honor to partner on a nationwide search with Laird Norton Company to find their new Chief Financial Officer. Laird Norton Company (LNC) carries forward the Laird Norton family legacy of investment and corporate citizenship that began in 1855. Today LNC is still owned by the 500+ member,…
Devarshi Bajpai – CEO @ Fora Health
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Fora Health on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Executive Officer in Portland, Oregon. Fora Health delivers “Whole Person Care” as one of Oregon’s oldest, largest, and most respected non‑profit providers of substance use and co‑occurring mental health disorder care. Each year,…
Jonathan Dalrymple – CEO @ Chugach Alaska Corporation
Our executive search team was honored to partner with Chugach Alaska Corporation on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Executive Officer in Anchorage, Alaska. For over 50+ years, Chugach has been committed to advancing the economic and social well-being of its 2,700+ shareholders and their descendents – the Alaska Native people of the…
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Jim Brandon – CFO @ Les Schwab
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Les Schwab on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Bend, Oregon. Les Schwab Tire Centers (Les Schwab) is the 5th-largest independent tire retail dealer in the United States. Established in 1952, the iconic brand is named for its…
Mark Coil – SVP Sales @ S.A. Piazza (Wild Mike’s Pizza)
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with S.A. Piazza, known for Wild Mike’s Pizza, on a nationwide search to find their new Sr. VP of Sales. S. A. Piazza & Associates, one of the fastest growing frozen food manufacturers in the US located in Clackamas, Oregon. The company has been growing…
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Michelle Steffin – VP of Finance Operations @ Sono Bello
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Sono Bello, on a nationwide search to find their new VP of Finance Operations. In just over a decade, Sono Bello® has grown into an industry leader with 80+ locations spanning across the United States. Their growth is made possible by an amazing team…
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Kyle Dean – CFO @ Therapeutic Associates
In 2023, our executive search team was honored to partner with Therapeutic Associates, on a nationwide search to find their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Therapeutic Associates is physical therapist owned and directed since 1952. Their clinics are managed by physical therapists who have the support and resources of a large organization, and the freedom…
Herd Freed Hartz places Pike Place Market’s new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is excited to announce the new Executive Director of the iconic Pike Place Market we all love and cherish. It’s an exciting opportunity and a chance to make a big impact in our community. This article appears in print in Seattle Business Magazine, March 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The…
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Herd Freed Hartz places Port of Seattle new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to announce the new Executive Director for the Port of Seattle after a thorough nationwide retained executive search process and working closely with key stakeholders and the community. Click here for the full article (March 9, 2018) – Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners has recruited retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear…
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Herd Freed Hartz places new HomeStreet Board member
Herd Freed Hartz partnered with HomeStreet (NASDAQ: HMST) on their recent Board search. See full article in Business Wire (published May 16, 2018): HomeStreet Announces Conclusion of Director Search Process and Planned Addition of Sandra Cavanaugh to Board of Directors Ms. Cavanaugh will bring extensive investment management and further banking sector operational experience to the…
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Herd Freed Hartz places Master Builders Association new Executive Director
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to announce the completion of the executive search for a new Executive Director for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. See full article in the Puget Sound Business Journal (March 2, 2018) Former Weyerhaeuser VP is Master Builders’ first woman executive director Kathleen (Kat) Sims was named…
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Herd Freed Hartz partners with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for new CFO
Herd Freed Hartz is proud to have had the opportunity to partner with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on their recent CFO nationwide executive search. We love the work they are doing to improve lives and make a real difference in the world. Press release (from July 5, 2018) — The Bill & Melinda…
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Herd Freed Hartz places new CEO at First Choice Health
Herd Freed Hartz is excited to announce Jaja Okigwe was named at CEO at First Choice Health after an extensive nationwide retained search to replace the retiring CEO. “It was a pleasure partnering with First Choice and the Board to support them throughout the process,” commented Scott Rabinowitz, Partner at Herd Freed Hartz. Full Puget…
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Meet the CEO: Karianne Fallow – United Dairymen of Idaho
Currently serving as the CEO of the United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI), Karianne Fallow is an accomplished Government Relations and Public Affairs strategist with more than 15 years of experience promoting the interests of numerous well-known brands such as Walmart and Albertsons. Karianne lives with her husband, two children and yellow lab in Eagle, Idaho.…
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Isola Homes announces new VP of Land Acquisition for future growth
Herd Freed Hartz announced today that it placed Nick Ridgeway as Vice President of Land Acquisitions at Isola Homes. The position is based in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Ridgeway was previously Principal at The Ridgeway Company in Seattle. The search was conducted by Scott Rabinowitz, Managing Director, and Karen Bertiger, Director, at Herd Freed Hartz. ABOUT…
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Meet the CEO: Michael Schutzler – WTIA
Michael Schutzler is the CEO of WTIA, the largest technology association in Washington state. Michael brings over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, launching products and building companies as a product manager, co-founder, and angel investor. In 2013, Herd Freed Hartz placed Michael in his current position and we recently caught up with…
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Names Vincent New CEO thanks to Herd Freed Hartz
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board of Directors has named Chad Vincent its new Chief Executive Officer after an extensive national search. Vincent is a seasoned executive with experience successfully taking startups, turnarounds, family owned brands and Fortune 50 divisions to record levels of sales and profitability. He brings…
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Meet the CEO: Janis Avery – Treehouse
Janis Avery is the CEO of Treehouse, a top non-profit, supporting the needs of foster kids in Washington State. In 2016, Janis worked with Fred Pabst of Herd Freed Hartz to place their Chief Financial & Administrative Officer. We recently caught up with Janis to learn more about her philosophy as a leader, and hear…