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- Case Study: CEO Leadership in Advancing Access in Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing
The Challenge A highly regarded, established, and essential non-profit and quasi-government housing organization in Central Oregon was seeking their next CEO due to a retirement. The search presented challenges as there were few candidates locally with the necessary expertise and candidates from outside the area would need to relocate to an area with minimal affordable… Read more: Case Study: CEO Leadership in Advancing Access in Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing - Case Study – Finance Leader’s Rapid Impact at a Global Beverage Manufacturer
The Situation A high-growth global beverage manufacturing client presented a critical need to hire a talented financial planning and analytics (FP&A) leader at a pivotal moment: there was no structured finance team, and critical FP&A functions needed immediate leadership. The manufacturer boasts a unique culture—rooted in health, wellness, calm, and embracing “Oregonian values” of organic… Read more: Case Study – Finance Leader’s Rapid Impact at a Global Beverage Manufacturer - Redefining Executive Search: A Case Study in Leadership, Consensus, and Transformation
“Acumen Executive Search, led by Suzanne and her team, brought confidence, expertise, and deep nonprofit knowledge to our Executive Search. Michelle presented a strong pool of qualified candidates, and the team engaged effectively with our Board of Directors, providing clear communication, responsiveness, and reassurance throughout the process. Their commitment to exceeding expectations and following through… Read more: Redefining Executive Search: A Case Study in Leadership, Consensus, and Transformation - Filling a Unique and Nuanced Leadership Role – Case Study
The Situation: A second-generation transportation consulting firm was experiencing rapid growth. The President retained Acumen to find a Vice President who could take on critical responsibilities, including sales, customer management, finance and data analytics, and leadership, to help scale the organization. The Process: Acumen began by interviewing the President and key staff members to fully… Read more: Filling a Unique and Nuanced Leadership Role – Case Study - What a Human Resources Partner Can Do for a Company
Situation When a long-time manufacturing client sought Acumen’s expertise to hire a Human Resource leader, little did they know that their needs were far greater. The company had been experiencing rapid growth and was struggling with filling positions, high rates of tardiness and absenteeism, bad hires, and supervisors who needed development. They had few formal… Read more: What a Human Resources Partner Can Do for a Company - Non-Profit CFO Finds Meaning and Mission in the For-Profit World
The Situation Our client, a global architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a specialty in sustainability and designing “living buildings” sought a CFO who could bring fresh new ideas from outside the industry as they were growing exponentially, into new markets and innovative new services. They were also seeking a CFO who could develop a… Read more: Non-Profit CFO Finds Meaning and Mission in the For-Profit World - When a National FI Organization Wanted a CIO, Acumen Delivered More
The Situation An Award-Winning National Mortgage Company was in need of a CIO, with solid leadership skills: able to manage, develop, and grow a talented team; have hard conversations when necessary; and able to streamline processes to allow the team to perform more efficiently. In addition, to being a strong leader, the organization required the… Read more: <strong>When a National FI Organization Wanted a CIO, Acumen Delivered More</strong> - How New Leadership at Multnomah County Health Department is Driving Innovation to Elevate Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Oregonians
“What Does it Mean to Be One Health Center?” For the Executive Officer of Oregon’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), this question was at the heart of the search for the health Center’s Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operations Officer dyad which would help further the Health Center’s goals around healthcare integration, health and… Read more: How New Leadership at Multnomah County Health Department is Driving Innovation to Elevate Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Oregonians - How Investing in the Right Search Firm to Identify the Right Manager Leads to Longevity and Client Success
“Mike is the best hire I have ever made” ~ Leonard F., President The Situation Our client, a company engaged in the design and manufacturing of portable instruments for agricultural and environmental research, had urgent need for a world-class Quality Assurance Manager. They had previously been employing students, who were used to lower salary requirements,… Read more: How Investing in the Right Search Firm to Identify the Right Manager Leads to Longevity and Client Success - Sometimes You Get What You Need
“I really appreciated the willingness to reframe this position and the sophisticated approach to negotiating for both the client’s and candidate’s best outcome.” Technology Firm’s Vice President of Strategy, placed by Acumen. The Situation The placement of a Vice President of Strategy at an Oregon-born Technology Consulting & Professional Services firm did not follow the… Read more: Sometimes You Get What You Need
Read Our Recent Blog Posts
- Hiring For Good Ep 33 – Rena Whittaker, President & Founder of BeingTribal
Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with our guest Rena Whittaker, the President & Founder of BeingTribal. Rena Whittaker’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rena-whittaker-60931b10/ BeingTribal Website: https://beingtribal.com About Rena Whittaker: Rena Whittaker is the… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep 33 – Rena Whittaker, President & Founder of BeingTribal - Hiring with Purpose: Why Values-Driven Recruitment Is Outperforming the Market
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, companies are beginning to realize that hiring for skills and experience alone no longer cuts it, especially at the executive level. The leaders who drive real, lasting impact are the ones who align deeply with the organization’s core values and mission. At Acumen Executive Search, we’ve seen firsthand how values-driven… Read more: Hiring with Purpose: Why Values-Driven Recruitment Is Outperforming the Market - Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Craig Wigginton
The Profiles in Leadership series features conversations with organizational leadership experts to discuss important lessons they have learned and what “Hiring for Good” means to them. This series helps us better understand how leadership drives positive transformations and growth for people, organizations, and the world around us. This episode features a conversation with Craig Wigginton.… Read more: Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Craig Wigginton - Hiring For Good Ep. 32 – Michael Eshelby, Founder of Michael’s Messenger Service
Hiring For Good Ep 32 – Michael Eshelby, Founder & Chairman of Michael’s Messenger Service Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with our guest Founder and Chairman of Michael’s Messenger Service.… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep. 32 – Michael Eshelby, Founder of Michael’s Messenger Service - Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Lyndsay Kooistra
The Profiles in Leadership series features conversations with organizational leadership experts to discuss important lessons they have learned and what “Hiring for Good” means to them. This series helps us better understand how leadership drives positive transformations and growth for people, organizations, and the world around us. This episode features a conversation with Lyndsay Kooistra.… Read more: Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Lyndsay Kooistra - Hiring For Good Ep. 31 – Helaman Escobar, Business Builder & Leader in Genomics
Hiring for Good Podcast Ep . 31 About Helaman Escobar: Dynamic and results-driven executive with a proven track record of building, managing, and scaling complex business units with multimillion-dollar P&L responsibility. Twenty years of management experience with twelve in senior positions. Trained with an MBA, a science degree, and seasoned with the challenges of competitive… Read more: Hiring For Good Ep. 31 – Helaman Escobar, Business Builder & Leader in Genomics - Case Study: CEO Leadership in Advancing Access in Affordable and Permanent Supportive HousingThe Challenge A highly regarded, established, and essential non-profit and quasi-government housing organization in Central Oregon was seeking their next CEO due to a retirement. The search presented challenges as there were few candidates locally with the necessary expertise and candidates from outside the area would need to relocate to an area with minimal affordable… Read more: Case Study: CEO Leadership in Advancing Access in Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing
- Hiring for Good Ep. 30 – Jered Stoehr, CEO of Milwaukee Electronics
About Milwaukee Electronics: Milwaukee Electronics is an American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider based in the U.S., Mexico and Asia. Founded in 1954, we have evolved into a one-stop shop for custom electronics design, printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping and assembly as well as project management. Jered Stoehr Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jered-stoehr-3b78351/ Milwaukee Electronics: https://www.milwaukeeelectronics.com/ Hiring For… Read more: Hiring for Good Ep. 30 – Jered Stoehr, CEO of Milwaukee Electronics - Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Bob Bedritis
The Profiles in Leadership series features conversations with organizational leadership experts to discuss important lessons they have learned and what “Hiring for Good” means to them. This series helps us better understand how leadership drives positive transformations and growth for people, organizations, and the world around us. This episode features a conversation with Bob Bedritis,… Read more: Hiring for Good – Profiles in Leadership Bob Bedritis - Case Study – Finance Leader’s Rapid Impact at a Global Beverage ManufacturerThe Situation A high-growth global beverage manufacturing client presented a critical need to hire a talented financial planning and analytics (FP&A) leader at a pivotal moment: there was no structured finance team, and critical FP&A functions needed immediate leadership. The manufacturer boasts a unique culture—rooted in health, wellness, calm, and embracing “Oregonian values” of organic… Read more: Case Study – Finance Leader’s Rapid Impact at a Global Beverage Manufacturer