Search Firm Information for AJCU Schools

Website: agbsearch.com
Key Contact: Roderick J. McDavis, Ph.D., Managing Principal & CEO,
rod.mcdavis@agbsearch.com
Firm History / Ownership: Founded in 2010, AGB Search is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). AGB Search is a member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants and commits to the AESC Code of Professional Conduct. AGB Search has been recognized by Hunt Scanlon Media as one of the “Top 50 Executive Search Firms” in 2024.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Gonzaga University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Regis University, Rockhurst University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University, Spring Hill College, University of Detroit Mercy, The University of Scranton
Typical Financial Arrangements: 28% of the first-year base salary of the appointed candidate, plus the Client Service and Support Fee of $7,500. AGB Search offers a 2% fee reduction to clients that: a) Retain the firm for more than one search within a calendar year (I.e., Multiple Search Fee Reduction); b) Retain the firm to conduct a search in the calendar year following a successful placement (I.e., Repeat Client Fee Reduction). Expenses for consultant travel (airfare, lodging, transportation, meals), advertising, and finalist candidate background checks will be reimbursable to AGB Search at cost.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: aspenleadershipgroup.com
Key Contact: Don Hasseltine, Managing Director and Senior Consultant,
donhasseltine@aspenleadershipgroup.com
Firm History / Ownership: Independent partnership founded in 2013 by Ron Schiller and Jeff Hanavan; specializes in search for advancement leadership
Jesuit Institutions Served: College of the Holy Cross, Georgetown University, John Carroll University, Loyola University Chicago, Regis University, Santa Clara University, University of San Francisco
Typical Financial Arrangements: None proposed
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: LindauerGlobal.com
Key Contact: Lauren Haines, Senior Director, Business Development, lhaines@lindauerglobal.com
Firm History / Ownership: Founded in 1997, Lindauer is a leading executive search firm for the nonprofit profession. Over the past 26+ years, Lindauer has built an extensive network of nonprofit professionals, thousands of whom have been clients and/or candidates. Because of its singular focus, Lindauer identifies candidates who not only bring the highest level of skill and talent, but will also thrive given the unique culture, challenges, and opportunities presented by its clients. Higher education has been a cornerstone of Lindauer’s work since its founding and remains its largest practice area today.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Fairfield University, Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Gonzaga University, Santa Clara University, Spring Hill College, University of San Francisco
Typical Financial Arrangements: Lindauer’s professional fee is 33% of the first year’s total compensation. The minimum fee that applies to all contracted searches is $50,000. A $3,000 Administrative Fee will be billed along with the first payment at the initiation of each search assignment.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: hyattfennell.com
Key Contact: Cheryl Hyatt, CEO / Partner, chyatt@hyatt-fennell.com
Firm History / Ownership: Partnership led by Cheryl Hyatt and Dr. Robert Head
Jesuit Institutions Served: Regis University, Saint Peter’s University, The University of Scranton, University of Detroit Mercy
Typical Financial Arrangements: Hyatt-Fennell’s typical fee for a senior level search (e.g., President, Chancellor) is $75,000 – $100,000 plus expenses. Other positions range from $40,000 – $70,000. However, for those institutions that are members of the AJCU, ACCU, or Council of Independent Colleges the fee would be discounted. There is no administrative fee over and above the fixed fee.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: IMsearch.com
Key Contact: Julie Filizetti (Partner), jfilizetti@IMSearch.com
Firm History / Ownership: IM is an employee-owned corporation with approximately 250 employees. IM has successfully completed more than 9,400 searches throughout its history. The firm has a number of partners and associates who have a true commitment to Catholic and Jesuit education based on their own education and experience working at or with these institutions.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Creighton University, Fairfield University, Georgetown University, Gonzaga University, John Carroll University, Le Moyne College, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette University, Regis University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Peter’s University, Seattle University, University of Detroit Mercy, The University of Scranton, University of San Francisco, Xavier University
Typical Financial Arrangements: IM’s standard professional fee for a search is one-third of the hired candidate’s first-year earned compensation; however, IM often agrees to cap the fee at a lower amount. IM charges 11% of the retainer to cover indirect expenses.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: rpainc.org
Key Contact: Dana John Cohick, President,
email@rpainc.org
Jesuit Institutions Served: Spring Hill College
Typical Financial Arrangements: RPA Inc. is a retained search firm whose recruitment fees for a comprehensive search are calculated at one-third of the salary of the appointed candidate, but not less than $56,500.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: MyersMcRae.com
Key Contact: Kenny Daugherty, President
Firm History / Ownership: Originally established in 1969 to conduct searches for higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, corporations, and the banking industry, Myers McRae chose to focus its efforts principally on higher education beginning in 1984.
Typical Financial Arrangements: Myers McRae’s professional fee structure is based on a percentage of the anticipated salary range for the position(s) to be filled. It is a fixed fee and includes all search services and administrative expenses. The fee will not fluctuate, regardless of the final negotiated salary with the successful candidate.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: parkersearch.com
Key Contact: Laurie C. Wilder, President: lwilder@parkersearch.com
Jesuit Institutions Served: Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Fordham University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Maryland, Marquette University, Saint Joseph’s University, Santa Clara University, Xavier University
Typical Financial Arrangements: Parker is prepared to represent the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in this critical search assignment for a professional fee of 30% of the first year’s cash compensation, with a minimum fee of $65,000.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: wittkieffer.com
Key Contact: Robin Mamlet, Senior Partner, rmamlet@wittkieffer.com
Firm History / Ownership: WittKieffer is a 100% employee-owned corporation. It is governed by President and CEO Andrew Chastain and a board selected from among its shareholders and three external board members.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Boston College, Canisius University, College of the Holy Cross, Creighton University, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Gonzaga University, John Carroll University, Le Moyne College, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette University, Rockhurst University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, Spring Hill College, University of Detroit Mercy, University of San Francisco, The University of Scranton, Xavier University
Typical Financial Arrangements: WittKieffer’s professional fee is one-third of the placement’s total cash compensation, inclusive of base salary, target annual incentives, and any guaranteed cash compensation due during or in respect of the candidate’s first full year of employment, with a minimum fee of $60,000. A one-time, per-project fee of 10% of the professional fee is billed for data and technology services.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: russellreynolds.com
Key Contact: Anne Coyle, Anne.Coyle@russellreynolds.com
Firm History / Ownership: 100% employee-owned New York corporation.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Boston College, Fairfield University, Gonzaga University, Georgetown University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Marquette University, Saint Louis University, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, The University of Scranton
Typical Financial Arrangements: Professional fee is one third of the successful candidate’s first-year compensation (the minimum fee is $115,500), plus an administrative charge of $9,900.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: spelmanandjohnson.com
Key Contact: Ellen T. Heffernan, CEO,
eth@spelmanandjohnson.com
Firm History / Ownership: CEO Ellen T. Heffernan is the sole owner.
Jesuit Institutions Served: Boston College, Canisius University, College of the Holy Cross, Fairfield University, Georgetown University, Gonzaga University, John Carroll University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New Orleans, Rockhurst University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University, Saint Peter’s University, Seattle University, The University of Scranton
Typical Financial Arrangements: Spelman Johnson is happy to offer AJCU members a fee of 30 percent of the estimated salary for the position. For each search, the firm conducts a one-time administrative charge of $4,500, which will be applied to the first invoice to cover indirect expenses, such as research and technology support.
Link to Full Proposal: Click here.

Website: dsgco.com
Key Contact: Megan Walsh, Business Development Associate, megan.walsh@dsgco.com
Firm History / Ownership: DSG Global was founded in 1974 and is an LLC.
Jesuit Institutions Served:
Boston College, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Gonzaga University, John Carroll University, Le Moyne College, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Regis University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University, Seattle University, The University of Scranton, Xavier University
Typical Financial Arrangements: The standard retainer for services is one third of the placement’s first-year compensation, or a minimum of $70,000, and an indirect expenses fee of 9% of the retainer. However, the firm is happy to discuss other financial arrangements, including flat fees.
Link to Full Proposal: To request a proposal for a specific search, please reach out to Business Development Associate Megan Walsh at megan.walsh@dsgco.com.