Berkhemer Clayton, Inc.

Conversation with Erin Michelle Collins, Registrar at Pomona College Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Erin Collins, whom Berkhemer Clayton placed in 2021 as Registrar at Pomona College. In addition to sharing more about Pomona College, Erin discusses the role of the Registrar and the value of a liberal arts education in today’s world. 1) Tell us a little about Pomona College. (:17) 2) How is everything going so far and what is coming up next at the College? (2:12) 3) The role of the Registrar. (4:06) 4) The value of a liberal arts education. (6:47) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Conversation with Tracy Quinn P.E., CEO of Heal the Bay Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Tracy Quinn, whom Berkhemer Clayton placed in 2022 as CEO of Heal the Bay. In addition to sharing more about Heal the Bay’s great work and its upcoming 40th anniversary, Tracy discusses the Heal the Bay Aquarium and the organization’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil. As a first-time CEO, Tracy also offers advice to other first-time nonprofit CEOs and their boards. 1) Tell us a little about Heal the Bay and what the organization does. (:20) 2) How is everything going so far and what is coming up next at Heal the Bay? (2:00) 3) Advice for other executives beginning their first nonprofit CEO or Executive Director roles, and advice for nonprofit Boards on how they can best support a first-time CEO? (3:51) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Conversation with Andrew Thomas, CEO of Downtown Santa Monica Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Andrew Thomas, LPM, whom Berkhemer Clayton placed in 2022 as CEO of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM). In addition to sharing more about DTSM’s great work, Andrew discusses the evolving landscape of retail in Santa Monica, and provides advice to nonprofit organizations replacing a long-standing leader. 1) Tell us a little about Downtown Santa Monica and what the organization does. (:23) 2) How is everything going so far and what is coming up next for DTSM? (1:28) 3) State of retail in Santa Monica. (3:53) 3) Andrew’s experience replacing a long-standing leader. (5:31) 4) Advice for executives who are following a long-standing leader or founder. (6:23) 5) Advice for Boards as they consider candidates to replace a long-standing leader. (7:03) 6) Advice for board on how they can best set up a new leader for success. (8:07) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Conversation with Tony Budrovich, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Tony Budrovich, whom Berkhemer Clayton placed in 2023 as President & CEO of the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. In addition to learning about the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and its mission, Tony discusses his transition from larger nonprofit organizations and shares advice for executive making similar transitions. 1) Tell us a little about the LA Parks Foundation and what the Foundation does. (:21) 2) How is everything going so far and what is coming up next for the Foundation? (1:49) 3) Advice for nonprofit executives transitioning to smaller organizations with fewer staff resources. (3:45) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Conversation with Lisa Alexander, SVP of Corporate Affairs of Sempra Celebrating Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire catches up with Lisa Alexander, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Sempra — corporate client of Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search. Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Betsy can be reached at betsy@berkhemerclayton.com

It's gratifying to know that the profession of retained executive search can lead to such impactful outcomes, for new leaders and their organizations. Meet Darick Simpson, whom our Ben Lambert placed at the Miller Foundation.

Conversation with Darick J Simpson, President of The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation H. Miller Foundation. Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Darick Simpson, whom Berkhemer Clayton placed in 2019 as President of the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation. In addition to sharing the good works of the Miller Foundation, Darick applauds its commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations serving Long Beach communities. 1) Tell us a little about the Miller foundation and what the organization does. (:20) 2) What’s coming up next for the Miller Foundation? (1:49) 3) Advice to nonprofit boards going through a transition from a long-standing leader or founder, and advice for executives coming in following these leaders. (3:27) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Alicia Lara, MPH, CEO of Community Partners. In addition to learning about Community Partners and its important mission, Alicia discusses her transition to the role in which she followed one of the organization’s co-founders, who had been leading the organization for nearly 30 years. 1) Tell us a little about Community Partners and what the organization does. (:31) 2) What is coming up next at Community Partners? (2:51) 3) Advice to nonprofit boards going through a transition from a long-standing leader or founder, and advice for executives coming in following these leaders. (4:33) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Emily Stormoen, whom we placed as CEO at the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF). In addition to learning about ANRF and its important mission, Emily discusses her transition to a mostly remote leadership role and her advice to nonprofit Boards of Directors considering hybrid or fully remote work arrangements for their senior leaders. 1) ANRF mission and how things are going? (:41) 2) What’s coming up next at ANRF? (2:12) 3) Working fully remote in a nonprofit CEO role? (4:56) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com

Continuing our celebration of Berkhemer Clayton's 30th year in business, we are sharing conversations with clients and placed candidates. In this conversation, Ben Lambert, President of our Nonprofit, Higher Education, and Healthcare division, catches up with Leticia Rhi Buckley, whom we placed as CEO at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. During the discussion, Leticia talks about the mission of LA Plaza, the growth of the organization over the last two years, and what is coming up next. 1) About LA Plaza’s mission and vision. (:35) 2) How have things been going and what’s coming up next for LA Plaza? (1:34) Berkhemer Clayton, Inc. is a retained executive search firm specializing in senior-level engagements for C-Suite & Boards, Marketing & Communications, and Finance & HR. Ben Lambert can be reached at ben@berkhemerclayton.com