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KEES retained by Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America in a search for its next Director of Development

Nonprofit and public sector executive search firm KEES has been retained to find the next Director of Development for Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Headquartered in Lockport, Illinois and serving Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties, the Rainbow Council’s mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders. KEES Vice President Laura Weinman will lead the search supported by the entire KEES team, including Heather Eddy, President and CEO. 

Council Leadership for the Rainbow Council selected KEES after a competitive bid process largely due to KEES’ presence in the Council area and after previously working together on a successful prior BSA project. “We recently worked with KEES on a special project where the revenue goals were exceeded,” said Ted Karns, Scout Executive. “For this search, KEES was ultimately selected because they were familiar with our mission, passionate about serving nonprofits, and experienced with Development searches. We look forward to partnering with KEES.”

With significant Chicago metropolitan area presence and a strong track record placing development roles nationwide, KEES looks forward helping continue the mission of the Rainbow Council, Boy Scouts of America. Further details regarding the Director of Development opportunity will be released soon. Please contact inquiries@kees2success.com for more information.

About KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams with dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

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Milestone Anniversary Spotlight: Peggy Asseo, Rotary Foundation

Congratulations to KEES placement, Peggy Asseo, for celebrating 13 years of service at The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International! To honor this anniversary milestone, we recently spoke with Peggy about her time as Director of Planned and Major Gifts over the past decade and the exciting events ahead.

  1. What do you most remember about the search process with the KEES (or back then, Alford Group Executive Search)?

I remember the search process very clearly. I was at lunch with long-term friend at what was then Alford Group Executive Search (now KEES), who I had met in a previous search. Toward the end, she said, “I know you’re not looking, but I have this really interesting opportunity that I’m working on.” I was doing my own fundraising consulting at the time, and I was enjoying it. I basically said to her, “Oh, no, I don’t want to go to a large organization and that isn’t appealing at all.” And she pushed me to look at it because it was an impressive organization and had great leadership. So, I agreed! The timing was right to step into this role and explore what the future might bring.

2. What has been your greatest accomplishment at Rotary?

Working with a donor last year to bring in a gift of $15.5 million to establish a new Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East North Africa region. This was a culmination of years of work on the Rotary Peace Centers project, which just topped $188 million in gifts and commitments. The relationship that we had with this donor was cultivated over 10 years. She’s just a remarkable human being in her own right, and it has just been a joy to work with her.

3. What is your primary goal for this next year?

I am really looking forward to working with the new Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones. Jennifer is the first woman president, and she is inspiring Rotarians to support Rotary in so many different ways. I’m going to enthusiastically springboard into growing gifts, major and planned gifts in particular!

4. What would you tell your younger self during a job search?

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that commitment to the mission needs to be balanced with a commitment to a supportive and respectful work environment. It is a change for the positive that I have seen over the years in the workplace — an understanding that fundraising professionals can and should have work-life balance.

Thank you, Peggy, for sharing your experience and your deep commitment to the profession of philanthropy. Please help us celebrate Peggy by congratulating her on this amazing career milestone! We wish you and the entire Rotary Foundation team all the best in the year ahead!

To read more about our current placements, click here. KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a non-profit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the non-profit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

Curt’s Café Selects KEES to Find Next Executive Director

Nonprofit and public sector executive search firm KEES has been retained to find an Executive Director for Curt’s Café, a unique program that provides something besides delicious treats and a comfortable space. Curt’s serves up good portions of hope and opportunity for youth ages 15-24 with job training, employment, life-skill building, and most importantly, confidence. KEES CEO and Founder Heather Eddy and Vice President Laura Weinman will lead the search.

The Curt’s Café Board of Directors selected KEES after reviewing several competitive proposals. The KEES team and their excellence in nonprofit executive search stood out to us because they were familiar with our mission and their enthusiastic team approach gave us much needed confidence says Rick Marsh, Curt’s Café Board Chair.

KEES’ history of helping organizations transition from founders or founder-like leaders is a hallmark of its work and accomplishments. For over two decades, the team at KEES has been a leader in offering a proven search process with creative and unique approaches designed to fit each client partner’s needs. The firm has completed hundreds of executive searches for nonprofits and related organizations in top level leadership and key resource development roles. KEES offers several areas of service that are designed to strengthen the people and processes that shape an organization.

For more information about the services KEES provides, please visit https://kees2success.com/executive-services/

Desired work environment is 2 or less days in the office, poll shows

2022 Desired Work Environment

More than 81% of respondents to a recent poll indicated that employees would prefer two (2) or fewer days in the office a week, indicating that hybrid schedules are here to stay. We are in an employee/candidate market and their conditions will set the tone for successful retention and hiring.

These findings are consistent with the thousands of conversations KEES has annually, specifically with job seekers and during general networking discussions. The pandemic has proven, that with the right setup and mindset, a large number of roles can be completed in a place other than “the office.”  Employers of choice will embrace a paradigm shift where effective work is not accomplished only on site.

From KEES’ interactions with employers, hiring managers, and job seekers, remotework is a question in almost every conversation. For some job seekers, desirable working environments will be a condition of accepting their next job. While many employers have not made permanent decisions on a policy (maintaining flexibility and adapting to the ongoing pandemic), KEES hears most employers stating that they will likely have 1-2 days of flexible/hybrid time weekly in the future, largely based on job function.

It should be noted that not all roles or employers can offer hybrid/work from home/remote. Client, patient, and member interaction must be in person for some organizations (healthcare, childcare, hospitality, etc).  When feasible, employers could consider allowing some flexible/hybrid time to those roles requiring direct interaction, potentially ½ to one full day per week, for administrative type duties (charting/record keeping, necessary communication/calls, required learning) that can successfully be completed outside of the physical workspace. 

If you are still struggling to define a hybrid work environment and need consultation on developing norms and polices around hybrid schedules, contact KEES! Insights are based on responses to a 2022 online poll and KEES interaction with our clients and others in the nonprofit sector through our work in nonprofit executive search and Human Resources consulting.

Fun fact: KEES became a virtual company (all work from home/anywhere) in 2014 and has created and adapted to make it our ideal work environment. 

KEES applauds the NeighborHealth Center selection of Daniel Lipparelli as its next Chief Executive Officer

NeighborHealth Center Board of Directors proudly announces Daniel Lipparelli as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 18, 2022, after a months-long national search to lead the organization through its next phase of continued growth and expansion. 

Lipparelli is a proven leader with 15+ years of experience in non-profit and healthcare leadership, coming most recently from Chaplaincy Health Care, a specialty health center located in Eastern Washington. His prior experience includes serving as the Executive Director of the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind in Kennewick, WA, and serving as founder and Executive Director of Transformed International in Kenya, Africa, where he spent over eight years working with local communities on providing food, education, and shelter for over 500 children, orphans, and at-risk teen mothers. Lipparelli serves on the Board of Directors for ReAct Kenya and as a volunteer advisor for Rehema for Kids, a Washington-based non-profit meeting the needs of children in Kenya. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from the University of Nevada in Reno and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. 

As NeighborHealth’s next CEO, Lipparelli will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for continued growth and thoughtful evolution that will allow the organization to keep pace with the immense growth of the Wake County area. Since opening its doors in 2018, NeighborHealth has provided much-needed care and services to more than 6,000 patients throughout our community, seeing a 42 percent increase in patients, year over year. He will oversee the organization’s growth strategy, which will be focused on serving more patients, expanding service sites, establishing new healthcare partnerships, and enhancing community awareness for NeighborHealth’s mission and services. 

“I believe very strongly in providing accessible healthcare to all and in the mission of NeighborHealth Center. After my passion for the Lord, I love people and serving others through the gifts God has given me. Healthcare has played a valuable part in almost every organization I’ve served over the past 20 years. I am truly humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead NeighborHealth Center during this next season of growth.” – Daniel Lipparelli 

In summer 2021, then Board Chair and co-founder, Susanne Berger created a search committee as Sue Ellen Thompson retired after a tremendous decade of involvement and three years as the founding CEO. Continuing the work in Ms. Berger’s honor, the committee utilized the process to discern the Lord’s voice and direction for NeighborHealth’s next CEO. The Search Committee was chaired by Sam Bass, founder of BeaconWealthcare, and Kelly Fuller, consultant in public policy and healthcare. Members of the Search Committee included Bruce Berger (attorney), Wilson Hicks (Thomas, Judy & Tucker, P. A.), LaToya King (Justice Matters), Jacob Rodman (Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic), Kimberly Shaw (Cherokee Investments), Michael Waldrop (Waldrop Properties). Lipparelli becomes NeighborHealth Center’s 3rd CEO after interim CEO Larry Chewing transitions back to the Board of Directors. 

“NeighborHealth sought a servant leader for the role of CEO who could continue the faithful work of our founders in leading the growth of our incredible mission. We are so fortunate to have found Daniel, whose perfect combination of vision, leadership, and passion will allow us to take what God has given us and continue to grow it to meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We are thankful for KEES and their expert guidance.” – Board co-chairs Kelly Fuller and Sam Bass 

The NeighborHealth’s Board of Directors retained KEES, and a comprehensive, national search launched, attracting many diverse candidates both regionally and nationally. The Search Committee ultimately selected Lipparelli from an outstanding group of top finalists. 

“Daniel is the perfect blend of servant leader, entrepreneurial non-profit executive, and engaging ambassador that will ensure NeighborHealth Center flourishes in its next stage of growth. From our first interaction with Daniel, his unique qualities stood out. We congratulate the Board and Daniel on this exciting next step. -Heather Eddy, Founder and President/CEO of KEES 

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a non-profit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the non-profit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of non-profit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com

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The Salvation Army Northwest Division selects Marc Garcia as the new Divisional Finance Director

The Salvation Army Northwest Division, one of the Army’s four U.S. geographic service areas, is committed to doing the most good for the most people in the most need. The Salvation Army Northwest Division, a division of the nation’s largest faith-based charity providing a broad range of social services, has hired Marc Garcia as its next Divisional Finance Director (DFD). The DFD role is the highest position staff role in the financial area and reports to Major Terry Masango, Divisional Secretary for Business.

Marc Garcia is a career finance professional who has served in financial leadership roles in the tech, marketing, and nonprofit healthcare sectors in the Pacific Northwest. Most recently, Garcia served dually as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Triumph Treatment Services (residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment program) in Yakima, Washington. Marc’s key accomplishments over this past year were securing significant grant and COVID relief funds, as well as renegotiating more equitable contracts to better serve those most in need. Marc has often held dual financial and operational roles and enjoys the variety of work and strategic challenges involved in such positions.

“I’m most excited about how well the Northwest Division is positioned to meet the deep need across the region but specifically in King County. My sense is that public support for public solutions to homelessness and poverty in our corner of the country has waned. The Salvation Army has tremendous credibility across the state, region and country as an organization with integrity and effectiveness. Tapping into that wellspring of support at its high tide will be critical in widening the reach and deepening the impact the Salvation Army can make.”Marc Garcia

Marc holds a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University with an International Finance focus. As part of Pepperdine’s international dual-degree program, he also earned a Master of Arts in Global Management in France. As an undergraduate, Marc earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.

“At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to doing the most good. We were seeking a cooperative, servant leader who takes initiative, can be flexible in assisting others, and empowers employees to bring out the best of their abilities to help The Salvation Army further our mission. With Marc, we found our servant leader and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team and look forward to working with him on our shared missions in the Northwest.” Major Terry Masango, Divisional Secretary for Business

The KEES-Salvation Army partnership dates back over 30 years, when KEES was still a part of The Alford Group. For more than 20 years, members of the KEES team have partnered with numerous territories, divisions, commands, and service extension units to help strengthen leadership structures. Specifically in the Northwest Division over the last nine years, KEES has help place individuals in both leadership and staff positions.

“Marc leads as a servant leader and believes in intentionally building and mentoring his team to be their highest potential. The strategic financial and operational leadership Marc has provided to organizations parallels the needs with the Northwest Division. Marc has a true passion for providing financial leadership in nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and the entire KEES team looks forward to his continued growth to further the missions of The Salvation Army,” says Heather Eddy, Founder and President/CEO of KEES.

KEES is a retained executive search and consulting firm that builds transformative teams with diverse leaders. Founded in 2013 as an expansion of Alford Executive Search, KEES partners specifically with nonprofit and public sector organizations to provide an array of search, leadership, interim staffing, and human resources support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. Eighty-two cents of every dollar the Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide, and as a branch of the Christian Church, the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. The Northwest Division is led by Lieutenant Colonel Cindy Foley. For more information, please visit northwest.salvationarmy.org.

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Illinois Central College Names Arnitria Shaw as Vice President of Workforce and Diversity

Illinois Central College proudly names Arnitria Shaw as its Vice President of Workforce and Diversity. Shaw most recently served as the College’s Dean of College and Career Readiness. 

Her appointment as Vice President fills the position held previously by Dr. Rita Ali who retired from ICC after being elected Mayor of the City of Peoria in 2020. 

“Dean Shaw’s institutional knowledge and 20-plus years of experience as an educator, program director, trainer, and community advocate will serve the College well. She served as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at ICC for many years. Her focus on student success and experience meeting institutional goals in both the College and Career Readiness (CCR) department and TRIO will help her succeed in her new role,” said Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey.

Along with serving as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and Dean of College and Career Readiness, Shaw has served as a Student Assistance and Family Liaison Advisor at Peoria Public Schools; a Master of Arts in Education, Teaching and Leadership (MATL) Cohort Leader and Faculty member for Saint Xavier University; and as an adjunct faculty instructor at ICC. 

Shaw is working toward her doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Leadership, Equity, and Inquiry at Illinois State University. She received her master’s degree in Education, Teaching, and Leadership from St. Xavier University and her bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education with a minor in African American Studies from Western Illinois University. 

Among her many community involvements and memberships, Shaw serves on a variety of ICC committees including the Intercultural Diversity Committee, President’s Advisory Committee, Student Conduct Committee, Behavior Intervention Team, Safety Committee, and the Student Completion Strategic Planning Team.  

Shaw is the owner of VisoPress and Productions. She is a recipient of the 25 Women in Leadership Award, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, and the ICC Staff Diversity Award. 

ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in nonprofit and public sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. To learn more about KEES, visit https://kees2success.com.

ABOUT Illinois Central College

Through learning, minds change. We believe by changing minds, we can change the world.

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Envision Unlimited Taps Bishal Maskey for Chief Financial Officer Role

Envision Unlimited, one of Illinois’ most prominent providers of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness, has selected seasoned financial management executive Bishal Maskey to fill the upcoming vacancy of its retiring Chief Financial Officer, Don Kraska.  

Maskey has more than two decades of financial management experience in strategic and operational leadership with large nonprofit organizations. During his 24 years with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), he advanced into progressively challenging roles and led the financial management team during the organization’s most recent restructuring.

“Bishal brings strategic thinking and a partnership mentality to this role,” observed Envision CEO Mark McHugh. “By all accounts, he achieves organizational goals by obtaining buy-in from stakeholders. In the nonprofit world, that is critical.”

“I enjoy aligning financial planning with the organization’s strategic priorities and operational outcomes,” Maskey said, noting that it generally leads to positive social impacts. “Transparency and accountability are extremely important to me, and so are achieving results through compassion and care,” he added.

Maskey immigrated to the United States from Nepal at the age of 20. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in accounting and business management from the University of Maine and an MBA from Texas A&M University.

“His knowledge, experience, and especially passion for the mission will serve our organization well.” said McHugh.

Envision Unlimited retained KEES as its executive search partner earlier this year. They helped Envision leadership find a uniquely qualified candidate for the position who could best lead the organization’s quest to fulfill its long-term goals.

Maskey started in July.

KEES President and CEO, Heather Eddy, commented, “Bishal brought the perfect blend of experience, expertise and commitment to excellence that Envision Unlimited needs as we enter the post pandemic working environment. He will be an excellent leader as Mr. Kraska retires.”

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ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in nonprofit and public sectors. A woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. To learn more about KEES, visit https://kees2success.com

ABOUT ENVISION UNLIMITED

Envision Unlimited is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that has provided quality programs and services to promote choice, independence, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness for more than 70 years. The organization offers day programs, community living services, employment services, a foster care program, and mental health services for 3,000 individuals in Illinois of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The organization fosters resilience and empowerment by creating community spirit and encouraging volunteerism. To learn more about Envision Unlimited, please visit https://envisionunlimited.org/

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Chinese American Service League (CASL) selects Brandi Adams as next Director of Development & Communications

Paul Luu, Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese American Service League, announces the hire of Brandi Adams as CASL’s next Director of Development and Communications

For more than 40 years, The Chinese American Service League’s comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals in the Chicago Chinese community and beyond with the vital support they need; providing an educational and cultural foundation for children, ensuring seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow’s workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing community housing and financial well-being, and providing all with equal access to justice.

Brandi Adams has spent the last 5 years of her career as a leader in the nonprofit human services sector at the Lake Area United Way in Indiana.  She holds previous experience in healthcare philanthropy and at an association management firm.   

“I felt a strong pull to the work that CASL is doing in the local community.  The mission resonates with me because I believe everyone, despite your zip code, should have the opportunity to create a path to a better future.  Providing immediate support for the current needs, while teaching the building blocks for a secure future, is such important work in building strong, thriving communities.  Helping neighbors reach their full potential and be the best versions of themselves in their health, education, careers, and households is a passion of mine, and I believe will serve me well in this role.”

CASL retained KEES as its executive search partner in the spring of 2021. A comprehensive search was launched, attracting a number of qualified candidates. Brandi Adams was ultimately selected from an exemplary group of top finalists.

Paul Luu, Chief Executive Officer for CASL, comments, “Brandi brings commitment to CASL’s mission and a proven track record of working with donors on their personal philanthropic goals.  She will be a great addition to CASL’s leadership team.  The Board of Directors and I look forward to introducing her to the greater CASL family.”

“CASL is a community treasure, bringing comfort, security, and meaning to so many lives.  We are grateful that Brandi shares KEES’ commitment to helping CASL achieve and deliver its vital mission”, says Laura Weinman, Vice President and trusted advisor to CASL in this search and other projects.

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that buildsdiverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

Since its founding, the Chinese American Service League’s comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals in the Chicago Chinese community and beyond with the vital support they need with programs focused on:

  • Children and Youth Development
  • Senior Wellness and Independence
  • Employment and Financial Empowerment
  • Community and Family Well-Being
  • Legal Services

Forty-eight percent of the households CASL serves are multigenerational, and the agency is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of entire families and the community at large.

To learn more about the Chinese American Service League, please visit www.caslservice.org

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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Thought Leader to Join Executive Leadership Team at King County Housing Authority

KEES celebrates King County Housing Authority (KCHA), the largest affordable housing provider in the Pacific Northwest, as it announces its first-ever hire for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.  

Scarleth Lever Ortiz, Urban Planner and Public Policy professional, will bring the wealth of her experience and expertise to the newly created role of Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) at KCHA. Lever Ortiz comes to KCHA from the Chicago Housing Authority, where, as the 2014 Founding Director of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, she established a wide range of programs and activities aimed to increase cultural competency, collaboration, and access – particularly among hard-to-reach-populations. As CHA’s first Racial Equity Liaison to the City of Chicago’s Racial Equity Core Team, Lever Ortiz provided agency-wide training opportunities to build core competencies within the context of housing on concepts of racial and social equity, which included but were not limited to facilitating candid conversations aimed at building racial healing. 

“As we continue to heal from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a time of racial reckoning, I could not have asked for a better opportunity to continue the quest for racial justice than by joining KCHA. I am particularly excited about serving alongside my new colleagues who are known as national trailblazers in the EDI field.”

-Scarleth Lever Ortiz 

Lever Ortiz joined CHA from the city of Chicago’s First Ward Office where she served as Aldermanic Aide and Director of Legislative Affairs. She is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico City who earned a BA in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota and a MA in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She will be relocating to the Pacific Northwest with her husband and rescue dog. King County Housing Authority retained KEES as its executive search partner in 2002 for multiple roles. Lever was chosen as the leader with the most experience among national candidates with expertise in Public Housing as well as general EDI leadership.

“Scarleth is a dynamic, experienced leader and we are thrilled to welcome her to KCHA. She joins us after more than a decade working with low-income housing and social impact programs and brings to our team a deep level of experience in addressing issues of racial equity and justice. She will help link and amplify efforts currently underway and move us to the next level on our journey as an anti-racist organization.”

-Stephen Norman, Executive Director, King County Housing Authority

“From our first interaction, Scarleth stood out. She came from within the public housing sector, is a community leader on boards, coalitions, and groups, and is a respected voice in public forums. Stephen Norman and KCHAs REDI team tasked KEES with finding the best of the best, and that clearly is Scarleth. Her hire enhances not only the whole of King County, but the voice for EDI principles throughout public housing authorities everywhere. Dynamic and diverse, yes, that is Scarleth!”

 Heather Eddy, President and CEO, KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal corporation established under Washington state law, assists about 22,500 households in the Seattle metropolitan region on a daily basis. The Authority administers rental housing assistance, develops and manages affordable housing and works closely with community stakeholders to address local priorities such as ending homelessness, improving educational outcomes for the region’s low-income youth and assuring that disabled and elderly households can live with dignity. 

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