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Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership Development Firm with more than 40 years in the recruiting industry.

09/02/2026

Succession planning at nonprofits is easy to put off until a departure is on the calendar, but the leaders who navigate transitions well tend to start thinking about it well ahead of time.

Gilman Partners recently joined Elizabeth Benson, CEO of the new BEAM Center for Nonprofits, in hosting a panel discussion with board members and CEOs who have been through recent leadership transitions. Panelists included Vanessa Freytag, former Board Chair of Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) and past President & CEO of 4C for Children; Chris Angellatta, CEO of Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA); Rick Wurth, CEO of OneQuest Health; Jeffrey Sackenheim, outgoing Board President of OneQuest Health; Bill Harrod, Board Chair of Crayons and Beyond; and Kirstin Eismin-Henry, President & CEO of Crayons and Beyond. Michele Plessinger and Megan Meyer represented Gilman Partners' Nonprofit Practice at the event.

The conversation covered building leadership depth across the organization, creating a board pipeline, and the difference between a continuity plan and a succession plan. One theme stood out: the goal isn't finding someone to replicate the outgoing leader. As Michele put it, the new leader brings their own shoes.

Read the full recap on our website to learn how boards can prepare their teams, their governance, and themselves before a transition is underway: https://gilmanpartners.com/nonprofit-succession-planning-what-leaders-and-boards-should-prepare-for/

09/01/2026

Gilman Partners' CEO, Angel Beets, shared trends in succession planning before facilitating a panel discussion at last week's EACC Cincy (European American Chamber of Commerce) Workforce 2026 event.

John Stroia, President of Hamilton by Gunnebo, and Elizabeth Harvey, Director of People Development at Prysmian sat on the panel tackling leadership continuity: how organizations identify, develop, and prepare future leaders across U.S. and European business cultures.

The numbers made the case for why this matters now. Among mid-market U.S. businesses, 85% consider succession planning critical, 57% have a plan in place, and only 23% are actively implementing one. Closing that gap starts with identifying the critical roles where an unplanned vacancy would disrupt operations, then rating internal candidates' readiness systematically rather than assuming a plan exists just because a name has been attached to a role.

Leadership development is following the same shift, away from standard programs and toward pathways built around individual circumstances, cross-functional stretch assignments, and AI training that builds capability while surfacing who is ready for larger roles.

Organizations that treat succession planning as a documented, ongoing process rather than a sensitive subject are the ones building a bench that's ready when the next transition comes.

08/27/2026

Last night, we celebrated the graduation of Cohort 16 of GP Elevate.

Cohort 16 showed a genuine willingness to put learning into action, and it came through in every presentation. Their final presentations were full of specific, tangible examples of applied lessons, and for many, that translation led to real professional and personal breakthroughs. One participant opened their final presentation with a line that captured the entire evening: "The learning matters only when behavior changes."

It's a fitting way to describe what GP Elevate is designed to do. The program was never meant to hand people another framework to file away. It's meant to change how you show up, so you're leading differently than you were when you started.

Congratulations, Cohort 16. Your growth these past seven months speaks for itself.

Allysn Armitage, Esq. - Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region
Leslie Bolser - Ahaus Tool & Engineering
Ken Coggeshall - AFP - Greater Cincinnati Chapter
Michelle Daugherty - Mears Parkway Auto Group
John Hamlin - Akers Packaging Service Group
Nathan Nichols, SHRM-SCP - Crescent
Amber Potter - Scooter Media Company
James Rehl - Mike Albert Fleet Solutions
Ty Ruckh - G&W Products
Lisa Tosh - CancerFree KIDS
Amanda Boyd Walters - Cincinnati Magazine
Stephanie Ward - Greater Cincinnati Foundation

If you have high-potential leaders who are ready to expand how they think, lead, and show up for their organization, registration is open now for our next cohort. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g8XUeuch

08/26/2026

Last week, our team joined the Cincinnati Business Courier's Best Places to Work awards, where Gilman Partners was recognized as a finalist.

This is our fourth consecutive year on the list, a distinction we value because it's determined entirely by employee feedback. It speaks directly to the culture we've built and how it shows up in the day-to-day experience of working here.

We're grateful to our team for continuing to make Gilman Partners a place people are proud to be part of.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Megan Meyer on her 5-year anniversary with Gilman Partners. Over the past five years, she has made a meaningful impact on our clients, candidates, and team through her thoughtfulness, professionalism, and genuine care for the people she works with.

Megan brings a rare combination of poise and warmth to her searches. She has become a trusted partner to our nonprofit clients, where her intentional, articulate approach helps candidates and clients alike feel at ease. Her close attention to detail and ability to quickly pick up new processes and industries have made her an invaluable partner to her colleagues.

Megan takes on challenging searches with a steady, positive spirit, and her presence in the community reflects the same professionalism and care she brings to her work every day.

We're grateful for all of Megan's contributions to Gilman Partners over the last 5 years and look forward to all that's ahead for her at GP. Thank you, Megan!

05/28/2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Gilman Partners is proud to be named a Cincinnati Business Courier Best Places to Work finalist! This recognition is a reflection of the culture our team has built, where investing in each other is just as important as the work itself.

It's an honor to be listed among these 70 organizations dedicated to cultivating strong and fulfilling workplaces, and we look forward to celebrating on August 20th at TQL Stadium where the winners in each category will be announced.

Click here to view the full list of finalists: https://lnkd.in/gKmiRxmy

05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Cory Renzenbrink on his promotion to Executive Search Consultant.

Since joining GP more than four years ago, Cory has become a trusted partner to clients in our Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain & Engineering Practice. He works on some of our firm’s largest and longest-standing client relationships and consistently approaches that responsibility with care, professionalism, and integrity.

One of Cory’s greatest strengths is his ability to navigate challenging conversations with honesty and respect while keeping relationships strong and moving forward productively. He cares deeply about the clients and candidates he serves, and it shows in the way he approaches his work every day.

Beyond his client work, Cory is also one of GP’s biggest champions. He is serving for the second year on our Culture Club, is a graduate of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s C-Change program, and is involved with the Young Professionals Committee of the European American Chamber of Commerce in Cincinnati.

Congratulations, Cory, on this well-deserved promotion!

05/07/2026

We’re celebrating Jeff Moore's 15-year anniversary with Gilman Partners. Over the years, Jeff has become an integral part of how we operate, bringing a thoughtful, thorough approach to research and sourcing while continuously finding new ways to improve how we work.

His impact goes far beyond any one role. From leading our sourcing and research efforts to supporting technology, data, and internal processes, Jeff helps keep everything running smoothly. He’s someone our team relies on, not just for his expertise, but for his willingness to jump in, solve problems, and support others whenever needed.

Jeff also plays a big role in shaping the culture at GP. Whether it’s sharing an important day in history, keeping his candy jar stocked, or simply being someone people trust and enjoy working with, he makes our team stronger in ways that go well beyond the work itself.

We’re grateful for all Jeff has contributed over the past 15 years and are glad to celebrate this milestone with him. Please join us in congratulating Jeff!

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