January 27, 2014

In challenging times, savvy colleges and universities are remembering the one investment that always pays off: an investment in finding the right leader. Parker Executive Search's higher education team benefited from this focus on outstanding leadership in 2013, conducting a record number of searches while continuing to recruit high quality candidates and provide exceptional service to its clients.

The PES higher education team completed 39 assignments in 17 states, assisting some of the nation's most prestigious universities in recruiting senior leadership, including The Ohio State University, University of Oregon, Oklahoma State University, Kansas State University, Butler University and the University of Connecticut.

PES assisted several institutions in their search for new presidents and chancellors including:

  • Dr. Douglas Baker at Northern Illinois University
  • Dr. Rodney Bennett at The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Lieutenant General William Caldwell at Georgia Military College
  • Dr. Susan Elkins at University of South Carolina Palmetto College
  • Mr. William La Forge at Delta State University
  • Dr. Kyle Marrero at University of West Georgia
  • Mr. Josh Newton at The University of Connecticut Foundation, and
  • Dr. William Rudd at University of Northern Iowa.