KEES/Alford Executive Search

09/04/2026

KEES proudly celebrates Mya Whitaker’s four years as Executive Director of the Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL) and more than 17 years with an organization that helped shape her journey.

We're honored to celebrate Mya, her commitment to BAUDL, and the next generation of voices she continues to empower. Congratulations, Mya!

🔗 Read the full story: https://kees2success.com/celebrating-mya-whitakers-commitment-to-baudl-and-the-power-of-debate/

Celebrating KEES Candidate Placement Mya Whitaker's 4 years as Executive Director of BAUDL and her 17+ year journey with the Bay Area Urban Debate League, from student to nonprofit leader.

08/28/2026

🎉 Wow — 10 years! Congratulations to KEES Candidate Placement Robert Stiles and The Salvation Army Indiana Division on recently celebrating this incredible career milestone. We’re proud to celebrate a decade of Robert’s impact and leadership and wish him continued success as Senior Donor Relations Director!

08/21/2026

KEES extends heartfelt congratulations to Douglas Person on celebrating 11 years of service with The Salvation Army this week! Here’s to many more years of success, growth, impact, and fulfillment as Donor Relations Director. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and the meaningful impact you continue to make!

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08/17/2026

What’s one nonprofit that has made a difference in your life? Share in the comments.

On National Nonprofit Day, we’re celebrating the people behind the missions that create meaningful change.

Nonprofits contribute more than $1.5 trillion to the U.S. economy each year, but their impact goes far beyond the numbers. It’s found in the leaders who inspire, the boards who guide, the volunteers who give their time, and the communities made stronger through their work.

KEES proudly partners with the clients, candidates, and nonprofit leaders who make this vital sector stronger every day.

We’d love to hear from you! Tag a nonprofit that has made an impact on your life—and tag its fearless leader, too! Let’s celebrate the organizations, leaders, and missions that are making a difference in our communities every day.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

08/10/2026

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to our Chief Operating Officer, Remo Kistner! We are very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable, talented, and hardworking COO. Thank you, Remo, for your constant dedication and commitment to serving our clients and team. We hope you have an incredible day!

Read more about Remo: http://kees2success.com/about-us/our-team/

08/07/2026

Happy National Health Center Week! Today is Partner Appreciation Day, August 7, and KEES proudly celebrates the partnerships that help Community Health Centers (CHCs) expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen communities nationwide.

CHCs thrive through collaboration with public, nonprofit, and industry partners, including hospitals, schools, businesses, government leaders, food banks, and public housing organizations. These partnerships fuel innovation, advance health equity, and create lasting impact.

As a trusted executive search partner to CHCs, KEES is honored to support organizations that are strengthening leadership teams and advancing their missions. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our current clients as they continue making a difference in the communities they serve.

We proudly recognize our Executive Search Client Partners:

💙 Christ Community Health Services Augusta
💙 Covenant Community Care, Inc.
💙 Erie Family Health Centers
💙 Lawndale Christian Health Center
💙 NeighborHealth Center
💙 Southcentral Foundation

Thank you for your leadership, collaboration, and commitment to improving health and wellness in Augusta, Chicago, Detroit, Raleigh, and Anchorage.

Join us in celebrating the continued impact of Community Health Centers during !

Learn more: https://healthcenterweek.org/about-nhcw/

Thank you to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for championing this important movement.

08/06/2026

Whitney Templeton recently celebrated 10 years with The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division! Amanda Emerson, a KEES team member, had the pleasure of catching up with Whitney over lunch this week at 3rd Coast Cafe, a neighborhood staple in Chicago's Gold Coast.

It was wonderful to hear about the relationships Whitney has built, the donors she's served, and the impact she's helped make possible over the past decade. Major gift fundraising is about so much more than securing contributions. It is about earning trust, stewarding generosity, and helping donors create lasting change.

Congratulations, Whitney, on this incredible milestone! Wishing you continued success as you help make this year's giving season another meaningful one.

08/05/2026

Connecting with nonprofit leaders is one of our favorite parts of what we do.

Recently, KEES team member Amanda Emerson met with Kim Zoeller, President & CEO of Ray Graham Association, to learn more about the organization's impact and its mission of empowering people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve their full potential in their communities.

Thank you, Kim, for such a thoughtful conversation. We appreciate the chance to connect and learn more about the important work Ray Graham Association serves across the communities.

08/04/2026

KEES is proud to partner with the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) in the search for its next Executive Director.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and visionary leader to guide one of Nebraska's most influential public health organizations. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to shape the future of local public health by strengthening partnerships, influencing policy, and advancing innovative solutions that improve the health and well-being of Nebraska’s communities.

Learn more and apply:https://www.kees2success.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Opportunity-Guide-2026-Nebraska-Association-of-Local-Health-Directors-Executive-Director.pdf

08/03/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to KEES Placement, Pam Konetzni!

Congratulations on celebrating 9 years with The Salvation Army in Kansas & Western Missouri! Your dedication and leadership as Donor Relations Director have strengthened donor relationships and advanced the organization's mission of Doing the Most Good.

We're proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful to have been part of your professional journey. Wishing you and the entire Salvation Army USA community continued success and impact in the years ahead!