Hagel Executive Search to Assist Washington Alliance for Better Schools with ED Search

Bothell, WA – June 28, 2010 – The Board of Directors of the Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS) has retained Hagel Executive Search to assist them in conducting the search for a new Executive Director.

The Alliance is a collaboration of 13 Puget Sound area school districts whose purpose is to improve student achievement in its member districts by generating funding for, and implementing, supplemental programs not otherwise provided through district resources. 

Jonelle Adams to Lead School Directors’ Association

Lacey, WA – June 9, 2010 – Kevin Laverty, Board President of the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) has announced that Dr. Jonelle Adams has been appointed as their new Executive Director.  Dr. Adams has served as Executive Director of the Washington Alliance for Better Schools for the past 12 years.  The Alliance is a collaboration of 13 Puget Sound area school districts whose purpose is to improve student achievement in its member districts by generating funding for, and implementing, supplemental programs not otherwise provided through district resources.  She begins work with WSSDA on July 16.  Hagel Executive Search is pleased to have assisted the WSSDA Board of Directors in this search

DAWN Announces New Executive Director

Tukwila, WA – May 7, 2010 – Debra Feist, Board President of the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) has announced that Ms. Cheryl Bozarth has been appointed as their new Executive Director.  “We believe that she will be a great advocate for our clients and our community as we move forward with our work,” Feist said.  Ms. Bozarth joins DAWN from Dove House in Jefferson County where she has been Executive Director since 2005.  Prior to that she was the Outpatient Mental Health Program Director for Sutton Place Behavioral Health which provides child and family services.  Cheryl also serves as the 2010 Board President of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  She begins work with DAWN on July 6.  Hagel Executive Search is pleased to have assisted DAWN in this search.

New Director of Development Selected by DAWN

Tukwila, WA – November  30, 2009 – Lee Drechsel, Executive Director of the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) has announced that Ms. Brenda Chrystie has been appointed as their new Director of Development.  Ms. Chrystie joins DAWN from The Center for Wooden Boats where she served as Development Manager.  She previously held development positions with the Arboretum Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities.  She holds a Masters in Fine Arts degree from the University of Idaho and a BA with Fine Art Emphasis from Cal Poly Pomona where she was awarded the Art Department’s Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.  She begins work with DAWN on November 30.  Hagel Executive Search is pleased to have assisted DAWN in this search.

Hagel to Conduct Executive Director Search for DAWN

Tukwila, WA – October 28, 2009 – Hagel Executive Search Services has been selected by the Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) to conduct a search for their next Executive Director. Current ED Lee Drechsel is retiring after many years of distinguished service to King County nonprofit agencies, including the Eastside Domestic Violence Program, Camp Fire and DAWN. DAWN offers a multiplicity of services to those in South King County involved in abusive relationships and also provides training and educational aimed at prevention. For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Korean Women's Association Selects New Executive Director

Tacoma, WA – October 28, 2009 – KWA, with the assistance of Hagel Executive Search, has selected Peter Ansara as its new executive director. Peter is an outstanding leader having formerly led the Tacoma Housing Authority and other significant organizations in the housing and human services sectors. KWA offers a multifaceted program of services tailored to minority populations, yet available to all, in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Snohomish counties. For more information about KWA visit http://www.kwaoutreach.org.

LifeCenter Northwest Selects New Chief Executive Officer

Bellevue, WA – October 19, 2009 – LifeCenter Northwest with the assistance of Hagel Executive Search has selected Kevin O'Connor as its new President and CEO. Kevin comes to LifeCenter Northwest from the New England Organ Bank in Massachusetts. There, he served as senior vice president overseeing the day-to-day operations of a service area of 11 million people and 37 transpland programs at 12 medical centers. LCNW is the regional Organ Procurement Organization service Alaska, Washington, Montana and Northern Idaho in procuring and transporting donor organs and tissue for transplant. For more information about LCNW please visit http://www.icnw.org. For a complete press release, please click here.

Hagel Chosen by DAWN for Director of Development Search

Tukwila, WA – August 24, 2009 – Hagel Executive Search Services has been selected by the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) to conduct their search for a new Director of Development.  DAWN offers a multiplicity of services to those in South King County involved in abusive relationships and also provides training and education aimed at prevention.     For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Korean Women’s Association Seeks New Executive Director

Tacoma, WA – June 25, 2009 – Hagel Executive Search Services has been retained by the Korean Women’s Association (KWA) for their Executive Director search process.  KWA offers a multi-faceted program of services tailored to minority populations, yet available to all, in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Snohomish counties.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Hagel to Assist LifeCenter Northwest in Search for New President/CEO

Bellevue, WA – June 16, 2009 – LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) has hired Hagel Executive Search Services to conduct the search for a successor to their long-standing CEO who is retiring.  LCNW is the regional Organ Procurement Organization serving Alaska, Washington, Montana and Northern Idaho in procuring and transporting donor organs and tissue for transplant.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Pierce County’s Emergency Food Network Seeks Development Director

Lakewood, WA – July 10, 2009 – The Emergency Food Network (EFN) has selected Hagel Executive Search Services to assist them in identifying a new Director of Development.  EFN serves as Pierce County’s central storage and distribution center for the County’s emergency food programs.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Pierce County’s Emergency Food Network Appoints New Director

Lakewood, WA – March 20, 2009 – Mike Hargreaves, chair of the Board of Emergency Food Network (EFN), has announced that Helen McGovern will become the new Executive Director for EFN, beginning April 1.  Helen is currently the Managing Director for the Colliers International Tacoma office and a member of the Lakewood City Council for the last eight years.  She brings extensive experience as a proven leader in the community, having served on the boards of several organizations including Clover Park Rotary (past president), Clover Park Technical College, Safe Streets, and American Leadership Forum.  She succeeds David Ottey, long time Executive Director of EFN, who retired at the end of December.  For the full News Release, please click here,

Hagel & Company is pleased to have assisted the EFN Board in conducting the search resulting in Ms. McGovern’s appointment.

Headquartered in Lakewood, EFN provides food and other essentials at no cost to more than 60 food banks, hot meal sites and shelters throughout Pierce County for distribution to low-income families and individuals.

Hagel Executive Search Services to Assist Treehouse in Finding New Director of Development and Marketing

Seattle, WA – February 18, 2009 – Treehouse has chosen Hagel Executive Search to help them identify a new Director of Development and Marketing 

Headquartered in Seattle, Treehouse helps King County foster kids learn, connects them to important childhood experiences, and fulfills key material needs through six education and enrichment programs. For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Emergency Food Network Selects Hagel to Find New Executive Director

Tacoma, WA – December 11, 2008 – The Board of Directors of the Emergency Food Network (EFN) has chosen Hagel Executive Search to assist them in finding the successor to their retiring Executive Director. 

Headquartered in Lakewood, EFN annually provides over 13 million dollars worth of food and other essentials, free of charge, to over 70 Pierce County food banks.  They also operate their own cannery, an organic farm and an orchard.

New Vice President of Human Resources Appointed at Seattle Goodwill Industries

Seattle, WA – December 9, 2008 – Seattle Goodwill CEO Ken Colling has announced that they have selected Ms. Suzanne Ebling as their new Vice President of Human Resources.  Ms. Ebling has 22 years HR experience with Macy’s Northwest and its predecessor, the Bon Marche.  She was most recently serving as a Vice President of HR for Macy’s Northwest.

Seattle Goodwill has been serving Puget Sound communities since 1923. Its job training and education programs help individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity realize their education and employment goals

New Director of Development & Marketing Named for Therapeutic Health Services

Seattle, WA – October 1, 2008 – THS Executive Director Norman Johnson has announced that they have selected Mr. Mark Buckley as their new Director of Development & Marketing.  Mr. Buckley has over 20 years of nonprofit management and development experience.  He was most recently serving as the interim Executive Director of the Ernest Becker Foundation and previously served as Executive Director of the regional chapter of the Alzheimer’s Assn and as Director of Administration and Revenue for the Seattle chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

THS provides a wide range of mental health and chemical dependency services to clients in several central Puget Sound locations.

Ashley House Selects New Executive Director

Enumclaw, WA – November 24, 2008 – The Board of Directors of Ashley House has chosen Mr. Bruce Brandler as the successor to their retiring Executive Director Thelma Struck.  Mr. Brandler has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and hospital administration.  He holds masters degrees in both healthcare administration and social work and was most recently serving as area branch manager for Apria/Coram Healthcare, Inc.  He begins work with Ashley House on December 1.  Headquartered in Enumclaw, Ashley House operates five homes throughout the South Puget Sound region providing high quality medical care for children, and support services for their families, who are coping with the challenges of a catastrophic injury or a congenital birth defect.

Ashley House Chooses Hagel for Executive Director Search

Tacoma, WA – July 24, 2008 – The Board of Directors of Ashley House has selected Hagel Executive Search to assist them in finding a successor for their retiring Executive Director.  Headquartered in Enumclaw, Ashley House operates five homes throughout the South Puget Sound region providing high quality care for children, and support services for their families, who are coping with the challenges of a catastrophic injury or a congenital birth defect.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

American Lung Association of the NW Selects New CEO

Seattle, WA – June 2, 2008 – The Northwest Chapter of the American Lung Association has selected Mr. Mike Alderson to be their new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Alderson was most recently the President and CEO of Solutions, a Seattle-based, nonprofit credit counseling service.  Previously he served as both COO and CFO of the Department of Athletics at the University of Washington where he was responsible for the department’s strategic plans, programs, finance, fundraising, facilities and administration.

Therapeutic Health Services retains Hagel Executive Search

Seattle, WA – May 27, 2008 – Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has selected Hagel Executive Search Services to conduct a comprehensive search process to identify their new Director of Development & Marketing.  THS provides a wide range of mental health and chemical dependency services.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Tacoma Goodwill Appoints New Assistant Director of Workforce Development

Tacoma, WA – April 7, 2008 – Tacoma Goodwill Industries has hired Ms. Sarah Oliver as their new Assistant Director of Workforce Development.  A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Washington, Ms. Oliver has over 10 years of experience in workforce and youth development programs.  She joins Goodwill from Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc. where she was State Coordinator – Job Corps Admissions and Career Transition.

New Executive Director Chosen by the Washington State PTA

Tacoma, WA – April 4, 2008 - WSPTA Board President Laura Bay has announced that Mr. Bill Williams has been selected to serve as the Association’s next Executive Director.  Mr. Williams joins the PTA after a 33 year career in the Washington State Attorney General’s office, most recently serving as Senior Assistant AG supporting the Department of Social and Health Services.  He has also had an exemplary volunteer career as a member of the North Thurston District School Board since 1986, including 5 terms as president, and as a member of the boards of both the Washington and National School Directors Association.  For more details, please click here

Hagel Executive Search Chosen by the American Lung Association of the Northwest (ALANW) to Fill Their CEO Position

Seattle, WA - January 17, 2008 – The Board of Directors of ALANW has retained Hagel Executive Search to conduct a nationwide search to fill their vacant CEO position.  ALANW is the regional organization which supports the Lung Association’s activities and programs in Washington, Idaho and Alaska. For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

New Executive Director Appointed for the Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau

Tacoma, WA - January 16, 2008 – Mike Gommi, Board Chair of the Bureau, has announced that Ms. Tammy Blount has been selected as their new Executive Director.  According to Gommi, “Tammy was chosen from more than 40 candidates during an exhaustive, nationwide search under the professional guidance of Frank Hagel and Dave Osmer of Pierce County's own Hagel & Company search firm.  Tammy joins us with extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held leadership positions in national firms, as well as key management positions in Tourism Vancouver - one of our region’s largest and most highly acclaimed destination marketing organizations.”  She will begin work with the Bureau on February 1.

Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Appoints New Executive Director

Seattle, WA – December 11, 2007 – Rob Mohn, RVCDF Board President, has announced that Martina Guilfoil has been selected its new Executive Director. Guilfoil will assume her duties in January 2008.  She is an experienced community development professional having worked in the field for over 21 years.  For the complete Press Release, please click here.

Search Initiated for Executive Director for the Washington State PTA

Tacoma, WA - October 18, 2007 – The Board of Directors of the Washington State PTA has engaged Hagel & Company to perform their Executive Director search.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Tacoma Goodwill Seeks Assistant Director of Workforce Development

Tacoma, WA – Oct. 12, 2007 – Tacoma Goodwill has engaged Hagel & Company to conduct the search for their new position of Assistant Director, Workforce Development.  For a complete Position Profile, please click here.

Pt. Defiance Zoological Society Names New Executive Director

Tacoma, WA - September 27, 2007 – Erik Hynes, Board Chair of the Society, has announced that Ms. Caryl Zenker has been chosen by its board as Executive Director. She will be officially joining the society on October 22, 2007.

The Zoo Society supports the mission of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma by providing financial and in-kind resources for the Zoo's recreation, education and conservation programs; its animal collections; and its permanent and temporary exhibits and exhibitions. The Zoo Society supports Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in its efforts to promote responsible stewardship of the world’s resources through education, conservation, research and recreational opportunities.

Ms. Zenker is coming to the Society from TVW in Olympia, WA where she was Vice President for Marketing and Development. In addition to her fundraising role there, her leadership responsibilities included serving as second-in-command, heading Board strategic planning and acting as liaison with their national association.   

She and the TVW team recently successfully completed an $8.2 million dollar public/ private building campaign for a new studio and digital equipment upgrade.

Hagel & Company to Conduct Executive Director Search
for the Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau

Tacoma, WA – Sept. 11, 2007 – The Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau (TRCVB) has selected Hagel & Company Executive Search Services to conduct a national search for its new executive director. Hagel & Company is a locally based firm that specializes in the recruitment of key executives for non-profit and public sector organizations.

Mike Gommi, chairman of the TRCVB Board of Directors, said, “We need to cast a broad net to attract a top-notch executive director. After interviewing several search firms that work in the destination marketing field, we decided to hire a company with roots in the Tacoma area. Hagel & Company has the resources, knowledge, experience and commitment to the Tacoma region to locate well-qualified candidates who will value our area’s assets. Utilizing a firm that is passionate about our region will help guarantee its candidates will have the enthusiasm and dedication we seek.”

The mission of the Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau is to strengthen the region's economy by marketing Tacoma and Pierce County as an attractive destination for meetings, conventions, group tours and individual leisure travelers. 

Gommi said individuals interested in applying for the executive director position should contact Hagel & Company via its Web site: www.hagelsearch.com. Position details can be found by clicking here.

March of Dimes Selects New Puget Sound Executive Director

Seattle, WA – September 10, 2007 – Elaine Noonan, Director of the March of Dimes Washington State Chapter has announced that, as a result of the search conducted by Hagel & Company, Thea Warner has been chosen to serve as the new Executive Director of the Greater Puget Sound Division.  Ms. Warner was formerly Special Events Manager for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in San Francisco. 

Northwest Minority Business Council Selects New President

Seattle, WA – August 13, 2007 – The Northwest Minority Business Council  has chosen former Gates Foundation executive Kenneth Jones to serve as its next President. Dr. Jones served as Senior Program Office, Education for the Gates Foundation from 2000 to 2004 and has since been a private consultant in organizational development.  He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan and is a board member of the National Organization Development Network and Communities in Schools of Washington State.  Hagel & Company is pleased to have conducted the search that led to this appointment.

WithinReach appoints new Executive Director

Seattle, WA – June 25, 2007– As the result of a search conducted by Hagel & Company, Patty Longstreet Hayes has been named Executive Director of WithinReach. She is currently Assistant Secretary for the Community and Family Health Division in Washington's state Department of Health. To view the full news release, please click here.

Executive Director, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

Seattle, WA – June 6, 2007 – The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund Board of Directors has selected hagel Executive Search to assist them in finding a new Executive Director. Position details can be found by clicking here.

Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoological Society Seeks Executive Director

Tacoma, WA – May 22, 2007 – The Board of Directors of the Point Defiance Zoological Society has chosen Hagel Executive Search to conduct a comprehensive search for a new Executive Director.  The Zoo Society supports annual operating costs of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, as well as funding for special projects.

New President/CEO Chosen at Compass Health

Everett, WA – May 4, 2007 – After an extensive, nation-wide search, facilitated by Hagel & Company, Compass Health’s Board of Directors has selected Tom Sebastian as the agency’s next President/CEO.  Tom has held a wide variety of leadership positions with Compass over the past 20 years and most recently has been serving as Chief Operating Officer.  Compass Health provides comprehensive mental health and chemical dependency services in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties.

Northwest Minority Business Council chooses Hagel to find new President

Seattle, WA – April 16, 2007 – After careful examination, the Northwest Minority Business Development Council has chosen Hagel Executive Search Services to assist them in filling the position of President of the Council.  The NMBC provides educational opportunities for minority owned businesses and assists them in developing relationships with major corporations.

WA State March of Dimes selects Hagel Executive Search Services for ED Search

Seattle, WA – April 9, 2007 – We proudly announce that we have been selected by the Washington State Chapter of the March of Dimes to conduct the search for their Puget Sound Area Executive Director.

WithinReach selects Hagel Executive Search for ED Search

Seattle, WA – January 15, 2007 – We are pleased to announce that WithinReach (formerly Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies), a state-wide information and referral agency promoting good family health, has selected Hagel Search to assist them in finding a successor for their retiring Executive Director. Position closed.

Hagel Executive Search places new COO for Tacoma Goodwill

Tacoma, WA – November 6, 2006 – Hagel Executive Search is pleased to announce that, as a result of our search, Tacoma Goodwill Industries has appointed Mr. Ken Lund as their new Chief Operating Officer.  Mr. Lund was most recently President and CEO of Westlake Senior Living in San Mateo, CA.  He has held several senior leadership positions in senior housing and health care organizations.

Everett’s Compass Health selects Hagel Executive Search for CEO Search

Seattle, WA – October 31, 2006 – We are pleased to announce that Compass Health, a large community mental health provider serving Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties, has selected Hagel Executive Search to assist them in finding a successor for their retiring CEO. Position filled.

Hagel Executive Search 
places new Director for Northwest Clean Air Agency 

Mount Vernon, WA – September 5, 2006 – As a result of our nation-wide search, the NWCAA Board of Directors has chosen Mark Asmundsen as successor to retiring Director Jamie Randles. Mr. Asmundsen has served as Mayor the City of Bellingham for the past 14 years and has represented the City on the NWCAA Board for the same period. He assumes his new post on October 1.

Hagel Executive Search places
new CEO of Valley Cities Counseling and Consulting

Auburn, WA –August 21, 2006 – Hagel Executive Search is pleased to announce that, as a result of our search efforts, the Valley Cities' Board of Directors has chosen Faith Richie to succeed retiring CEO Marilyn LaCelle. Ms. Richie has been Chief Operations Officer of Highline Mental Health since 2001, and will assume her new position on October 16.

Search for Seattle law firm Administrator initiated

Seattle, WA – July 6, 2006 – We are pleased to announce that the Seattle law firm of Short, Cressman & Burgess, PLLC has selected Hagel Executive Search to assist them in filling their newly created position of Firm Administrator. Position details can be found by clicking here.

Hagel Executive Search places new
HR VP for Seattle Goodwill

Seattle, WA – July 5, 2006 – Hagel Executive Search is pleased to announce that, as a result of our search, Seattle Goodwill has appointed Janice Jackson-Haley as its new Vice President of Human Resources. Janice joins Goodwill from Cascadia Community College where she served as Executive Director of Human Resources, Institutional Equity, and Labor Relations.

State Alcohol and Substance Abuse Director Appointed

Olympia, WA – June 8, 2006 – Hagel Executive Search is pleased to report that, as a result of our search, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has appointed Mr. Doug Allen as Director of its Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Click here for additional information.

Hagel Executive Search places new Executive Director
for Eastside Domestic Violence Program

Bellevue, WA, March 17, 2006 - We are pleased to announce, as a result of our search, the Eastside Domestic Violence Program's Board of Directors has hired Ms. Barbara Hope as its new Executive Director.  An acknowledged expert in the field, Ms. Hope was formerly Executive Director of the House of Ruth in Claremont, CA.

Hagel Executive Search Places State Mental Health Director

Olympia, WA – December 2, 2005 – Hagel Executive Search is pleased to report that, as a result of our search, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has hired Mr. Richard Kellogg as Director of its Mental Health Division. Click here for additional information.

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