Acumen Executive Search is proud to welcome Farrah Burke as our new Director of Business Development. Farrah brings more than 25 years of experience spanning Tech, Health, Government, Service & Retail industries. Known for her strategic vision and operational leadership, she is recognized as a trusted advisor and respected executive with a deep commitment to organizational excellence.
Farrah’s career began with the Oregon Secretary of State as an auditor, but she quickly transitioned into Technology leadership. She has held impactful roles at organizations ranging from boutique agencies like Metal Toad to large-scale enterprises such as A-dec, the second-largest private company in Oregon, and Nike, where she served for nearly a decade as both a consultant and salaried employee. Most recently, Farrah served as the CEO of the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce, where she drove community and business engagement at the highest level.
Throughout her career, Farrah has served in key executive roles, including CEO, VP of Operations, and Chief of Staff, experiences that now fuel her mission at Acumen to help organizations grow by matching the right leaders with the right opportunities. Her wealth of cross-industry experience and people-first approach align seamlessly with Acumen’s purpose-driven model of Hiring for Good. Passionate about community service, Farrah serves on the board of the Sherwood Senior Center Advisory Committee and actively volunteers with the Rebekah & Elks Lodges. She was recently Knighted by the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community.