Michael Gehrisch
President and CEO
Destination Marketing Association International
“SearchWide has been an excellent resource for our member Convention and Visitor Bureaus around the US and Canada in recruiting top notch experienced executives for the diversified needs of the tourism communities served by IACVB. When SearchWide is involved in a project, we know that the industry is well served.”


Dan Fenton
President and CEO
San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau
"You have handled the search for the CEO, VP of Sales, VP of Marketing and two director positions. In all cases your work was thorough and the results were exceptional. I think the key-differentiating factor for us was that you were clearly part of the process. You were objective as it related to the correct selections and often screened out candidates with us. You are a partner of ours involved with moving our objectives forward."


Kathleen Cochran
General Manager
Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa
”It’s rare when you have a candidate that is so very impressed and intrigued by a search firm. But that is exactly why my new Marketing Director, took the initial call. She thought that your representation was extremely professional and presented the opportunity in a truly intriguing way. We are so pleased with our decision to use SearchWide and very satisfied with our very qualified, experienced Marketing Director. You listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered the perfect fit…to a tee. Thank you.”


Rick Antonson 
President and CEO
Greater Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau
“When we first met SearchWide, it was through the recommendation from a colleague whom we now can’t thank enough. Our need was to fill a high profile position, which would make or break our reputation. There was no room for a second chance. Frankly, SearchWide provided the best of recommendations and, years later we continue to exceed expectations in that marketplace. In fact, when we found ourselves with another priority opportunity, we returned to them with the utmost confidence; again, they delivered to the highest standards.”


Charles Roarty
Vice President of Hospitality
Six Flags Corporate
”Just a short note to let you know that everything with our new GM is working out very well and my belief is that he will prove to be an excellent choice for the new Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark. I would like to thank you for you advice and your personal assistance in helping us find the right candidate "


Bob Moore
EVP Sales, Corporate Accounts 
Freeman
“SearchWide has always been an excellent resource in the hotel business and they were instrumental in helping us build our sales organization at Starwood. Now they are doing the same thing for Freeman. They are focused on finding the best people who are able to add business value immediately. If you are looking for a partner to locate key people then SearchWide is that partner.”


Charlotte St. Martin
Executive Director
Executive Board of The League of American Theaters and Producers Inc.
(Previous EVP, Loews Hotels) 
"You saved me an enormous amount of time and presented me with simply outstanding candidates. Not for a long time (and well, maybe never) have I had a search company work so effectively with me to deliver exactly what I wanted in a timely manner without wasting my time"


Tim Haggart
Chairman
Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority
“Our placed candidate is doing a great job and has brought many new and fresh ideas with him. He hit the ground running and survived our major city festival. Thanks again for your excellent job finding us candidates for our President position.”


Nancy Watts Vanderbunt
Vice President of Human Resources
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
"I have to tell you that you are by far the most professional recruiter that I have ever worked with and I would recommend you without reservation to anyone. It has been my great pleasure to partner with you in this search and I am very grateful for all of the expertise you provided."


Leslie de Vries
Regional Vice President
ARAMARK, Convention & Cultural Attractions Group
"Just wanted to send you a note to thank you for the 3 terrific people you assisted me with. Each one of them have truly been great finds for me and ARAMARK. Thank you again and all the best!"


Bernard A. Chavis
Vice Chair of the Board
African American Museum of Philadelphia
"Ms. Young was a professional in every sense and brought the search committee 5 very well qualified museum professionals to interview. This greatly simplified our process of selection. Based on our experience we would engage the services of SearchWide again, and recommend your service to others in need"


Larry Alexander
President and CEO
Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau
"Searchwide has been a great asset for us in the recruitment of our Vice President of Strategic Development. It is such an important position and we know that the best candidates don't reply to an advertisement. Our search was very successful in finding the perfect person for the job. Thank You!"


J. Stephen Perry
President and CEO
New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau
“SearchWide was highly recommended to us and came through with flying colors when conducting a search for our key Executive Vice President position. It is very evident that they can identify great talent and do so quickly. We have been extraordinarily pleased with the results from our new executive and she hit the ground running. Having been in recruiting at an earlier stage in my career, I can honestly say that SearchWide exceeded my expectations throughout the process.”


Barbara Tulipane
President and CEO
Electronic Retailing Association
“Unlike the professionals in many recruitment firms, SearchWide’s consultants are more than just association recruiters. They’ve actually got real association expertise. They’ve been in the arena, making decisions that managed events, published magazines, prepared budgets, and lobbied for their members. They’ve executed strategic plans, developed training programs, worked with volunteer boards of directors, and recruited members. Bottom line, they help their clients with solutions that work, not that just look good on paper.”