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Grand Valley State University has secured the services of Storbeck Search to assist with the search for the Dean of the Padnos College of Engineering.
Storbeck Search brings depth and breadth of experience to executive search in higher education because of their people. The consultants and researchers – most of whom have had extensive experience in higher education prior to their work in executive search – work together to develop high-quality candidate pools for every search. Their team brings knowledge and understanding to the search from the broadest base of candidates possible.
Tom Fitch, Managing Director
With more than 25 years of recruiting and search experience, Tom brings to every client relationship sound judgment, credibility, and a focus on partnership with institutional leaders and search committees. He understands the essential leadership qualities necessary in different environments as well as the strategies for completing successful searches in today’s increasingly complex and globally interconnected world.
Prior to joining Storbeck Search as a Partner, Tom was Vice President and Senior Consultant at Academic Search, Inc., for seven years. Recent placements have included senior-level administrators at institutions ranging broadly from small liberal arts colleges to large private universities, to public institutions small and large.
Amanda Bennett, Senior Associate
Amanda combines a commitment to serving mission-driven institutions in the education and nonprofit sectors with 20 years of experience identifying and recruiting executive leaders.
Before joining Storbeck Search, Amanda managed talent recruitment for several Fortune 500 retail companies. Partnering with CEOs, Amanda filled key executive-level positions and led internal recruiting teams responsible for filling 100+ corporate positions a year. In addition, she helped shape strategies for on-campus recruitment and internship opportunities for college students. Earlier in her career, Amanda gained experience as a researcher, compiling data on candidates and current trends.