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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 ensures that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities. The Arc's federation of state and local chapters creates a powerful network ensuring that people with IDD and their families have the strongest civil and human rights advocates promoting and protecting their needs at all levels. Congratulations to Pamela Norr on her first 6 months as their CEO, and we wish you continued success and fulfillment with the organization! https://lnkd.in/gtz8WfA4

Herd Freed Hartz - March Madness Congrats to UConn for being too tough. They ran it from beginning to end and Purdue was so fun to watch as well. The winner of the Herd Freed Hartz pick 'em tourney is Gordon Teddy who is a great guy and a fantastic CIO. The non-profit he chose to support is Medic One. The Medic One Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives by improving pre-hospital emergency care. Through fundraising, advocacy, and collaboration, we support critical programs and initiatives that have a significant impact on the number of lives saved by our region’s Medic One emergency medical system. A check of $1000 will go out immediately to them. Thanks all to everyone who participated. Until next year! Cheers from all of us at Herd Freed Hartz

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 consumer confidence in their products and production practices. They bring dairy to life for a better world with exciting flavors, convenient products, memorable experiences and credible information. Congratulations to Corey Scott, MBA on her appointment, and we wish her much success in the role! https://lnkd.in/gf7rPek2

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 most in need. Over the years, the company has grown from a small R&D lab, operating out of a start-up accelerator in South Lake Union, Seattle, to a clinical-stage biotech organization with sights on commercializing the novel vaccine candidates in our pipeline. Bill Gates cut the ribbon on their new manufacturing facility in 2022 as they are supported by funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Congratulations to Rachael Moss, MBA SPHR on her appointment! https://lnkd.in/gMQheyCS

Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Alaska Power & Telephone Company on a nationwide retained search to find their new CEO. Congratulations to William Marks on his appointment! 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 and villages spanning 1,100 linear miles. 75% of their energy generation comes from renewable hydropower, with excesses available in some communities to support beneficial electrification (heat pumps, electric vehicles) and sustainable growth. To learn more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzfcX2Qi

As a former Executive Business Partner at Amazon, Ann Hiatt shares how she was hired after a 2-question interview and how those questions measured her potential: "He was measuring my potential by asking questions that would explore whether I had the grit, courage and motivation to run at his pace and be brave enough to consistently jump with him and level up." What questions do you ask to discover a candidate's grit and tenacity?