In the global marketplace, who you know can be as important as what you know. That’s why we’ve cultivated a trusted network of clients, candidates, colleagues and contacts during our extensive experience in executive search, and the real estate and nonprofit sectors.

As a retained executive search firm, we work on an exclusive, consultative basis with employers. However, we respect everyone involved in the process. We recognize that not only can we influence an organization’s success but also an individual’s professional path--responsibilities we do not take lightly.

For each assignment, we follow a rigorous methodology—yet one that embraces the twists and turns inevitable to meaningful undertakings. We recognize that by sometimes pursuing the nonlinear path, we’re able to help clients better discover where they want to go. In leading them to the desired outcome, however, three factors remain constant:

Conviction – We view ourselves as members of the client’s team, stewards of the search process. We work collaboratively and tirelessly with the hiring organization to understand its distinct corporate culture, craft a nuanced position profile and accurately represent the employer and opportunity to the marketplace. Then we take the lead in managing the process, including building internal consensus, to ensure a successful and timely result. We don’t consider the job done until there is broad agreement and satisfaction that the best candidate has been found.

Transparency – Our process is clear and well documented, including defined timeframes and distinct markers to evaluate progress. We communicate with our clients throughout every phase of the search to ensure we are on target and on track.

Candor – We are direct, honest and consultative with our clients in assessing candidates. Our clients rely on us for our straightforward evaluation of candidates’ strengths and weaknesses.

Terra Search’s managing partners, Sally Carlson and Matt Slepin, supported by the firm principals, lead every assignment, and have extensive experience in conducting C-suite searches as well as in acquiring talent for management and functional positions. Our clients include real estate companies, and community development and nonprofit organizations across the country.

Our focus on real estate and nonprofit—combined with a more creative approach to the search process—enriches Terra Search’s ability to find individuals who are not only ideal candidates, but who also sometimes come from unexpected places.

See our past successes in real estate and in nonprofit.