  
NOVEMBER 2008
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our online newsletter, which coincides with the celebration of our first year in business. We send out a special word of thanks to our clients and candidates alike who have entrusted a great deal in us and allowed us the opportunity to be of service.
We do not take this confidence lightly. To our clients, you have believed in us as we worked to compliment your team with high quality individuals. To our candidates, we are honored that you have shared your lives with us and allowed us to help you in the development and growth of your career.
At eduSearch, whether you are a client institution or a candidate, we have an ongoing commitment to your professional success. We look forward to being a resource for you now and in the future.
Frank A. Shannon, III
Principal |
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Brooke S. Boyle
Director of Operations |
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Chris Garner
Executive Administrator |
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Andrew Castle
Financial Consultant |
Article Of Interest
From The Chronicle of Higher Education…
At Chronicle Forum, Talk of Presidential Choices, Roles, and Challenges
This insightful article examines university presidents’ roles in organizational advancement - as university evangelists and as active participants in attracting and retaining good people - cited as one of the most daunting challenges college presidents face today. It also delves into the implications of America’s educational perceptions in higher education and reveals decisions some university presidents have lived to regret.
In one of our recent blog posts, Frank discusses the source of dysfunction in organizations. He analyses the Chronicle Forum article, breaking down the struggles organizations face when attracting new team members, retaining the right people, and ensuring that leaders empower and enlist the whole team to accomplish organizational goals.
RECENT EDUSEARCH PLACEMENTS
University of Southern Mississippi
Vice President for Advancement
David Wolf
“Frank Shannon’s ability to communicate
and maintain integrity throughout the
process aids both the job seeker and the
job placer. I asked eduSearch to be our
search consultant for our recent Director
of Development search for our College
of Business based on my own personal
experience of being the aided by their
organization as a job candidate. I knew
that I would be provided a well conceived
plan, a candidate list of quality people
who each would bring special talents to our team and the ability to negotiate through a consultant which alleviates the uncomfortable discussion of securing the right person within our budget. “ |
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Dr. David Wolf is the vice president for advancement and oversees Foundation activities and fund development. Dr. Wolf comes to Southern Miss from the University of Alabama where he served as the Assistant Vice President for Campaigns.
Wolf earned his doctorate from the University of North Texas and holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also is a 2006 graduate of Harvard University’s Management Development Program in the Graduate School of Education Institute for Higher Education.
He has served in a variety of university positions including Director of University Leadership Gifts and Director of Athletic Development at Alabama; Vice President for Development at Cameron University in Lawton, Okla., and Director of University Development at UT-Arlington.
University of Northern Colorado
Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Chuck Leonhardt
“eduSearch did exactly what was required – be a matchmaker for me and the University of Northern Colorado. UNC had a very select criteria they were looking for and eduSearch came and found me to fill the need. The other half of the match was that the marriage aligned with my long-term career goals. You seemed to pull off the impossible: perform the balancing act of representing both the university and me at the
same time. Bravo!”
Chuck Leonhardt joined the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in September 2008 with nearly 20 years of marketing and communications experience in both academic and corporate environments.
At UNC, he oversees the university’s external relations activities including community relations, commencement, institutional identity development, marketing, public and media relations, and electronic and print publications functions. He also connects the university’s marketing and communication efforts with the UNC Foundation.
Prior to his appointment at UNC, Chuck served as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Gonzaga University, as Director of Marketing for Spillman Technologies in Logan, Utah, for 5 years and as Director of Marketing and Communications, Marketing Manager, Director of Trademark Licensing and a consultant at Utah State University over a period of 11 years.
Chuck holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Utah State University and pursued graduate work in communication and leadership at Gonzaga University.
Baylor University
Executive Director of Athletic Fundraising
(Associate Athletic Director,
Athletic Advancement)*
Rick Darnell
“My experience with eduSearch was
outstanding. Proactive, confidential and
honest communications were the core traits
exhibited by this company through the process.
Baylor University is an outstanding academic
and athletic institution … I am honored that
eduSearch sought to make this opportunity a
reality by matching the needs and strengths
of both parties to bring positive results. I am extremely satisfied with the vision, initiatives, people and teammates I have the privilege of working with to complete the ‘Victory with Integrity Campaign’.” |
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Rick Darnell is a leader in university athletic administration, development and external affairs. He joined Baylor in September 2007 as the Executive Director of Athletic Fundraising (Associate AD Athletic Advancement).
Rick has helped lead a $90M “Victory with Integrity Campaign” for Baylor Athletics. The Baylor Bear Foundation team raised record revenue in FY08 of over $5.5M while at the same time the team introduced new process improvements to enhance communication internally and externally, launched a Championship Club level, enhanced Sports Networks as well as began to implement a three year reseating plan for three revenue sports. The team is currently working to raise funds for over ten projects within the athletic strategic plan.
Prior to Baylor, Rick worked at University of Idaho in a senior leadership role with External Affairs role as the Associate Athletic Director for Development / Executive Director of the Vandal Scholarship Fund after two successful years as a major gifts officer and a key member of a multi-million dollar campaign for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Prior to working in college athletics, Rick worked for three Fortune 500 companies: Chevron, Monsanto and Accenture. Rick has also been a volunteer coach for several years at Westbury Christian School and had the privilege to work with Hall of Fame Coach Harry Statham at McKendree University.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1992 and received his master’s in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. in 1999.
*Search completed in association with Maly Executive Search. |
