Kevin has successfully completed multiple searches for AbilityFirst. One key to his success is he takes the time to learn the culture of the organization by really listening to the key stakeholders. When he finds candidates with the required technical expertise, he thoroughly screens them to make sure they will be a good fit for the position and organization in all aspects. He is very strategic about his searches and communicates his progress every step of the way. I greatly appreciate his follow-up after the hire to ensure everything is going smoothly and to help prevent any future problems. Kevin provides excellent service and personal attention from start to finish.

– Lori Gangemi, CEO

I have worked with Kevin as a candidate and was completely impressed with the quality of service he delivers. He did a great job of guiding me through the process; his follow-through, communication and persistence in finding the right fit for both client and candidate made the process effective and efficient.

– Nicole Weaver-Goller, Sr. Director of Development

Serving as Board Chair of Equality NC during a critical leadership transition, I had the opportunity to work closely with Kevin Chase and his team for nearly a year on an executive search that was both thoughtful and deeply collaborative. While the firm is a recognized leader in executive searches for LGBTQ+ organizations and had partnered with Equality NC on a previous search — they did not rely on past experience or assumptions. Instead, Kevin and his team took the time to listen deeply, engage stakeholders, and help us build shared clarity and confidence about the leader we needed next. Throughout the process, they were strategic, responsive, and fully present as partners. We could not have asked for a better team to walk alongside us in one of the most meaningful responsibilities a nonprofit board holds—entrusting the organization’s future to its next leader.

– Ivan Canada, Board Chair

Our board will ever be grateful for Kevin’s skill as a professional and authenticity as a person. The search process in which he engaged us was thorough and efficient. It resulted in our deeper self-knowledge as an organization, and the hire of an executive director who is capable, compatible with our board’s culture and committed to our mission. Acutely perceptive, Kevin articulated the struggles and strengths within our organization we had sensed but not previously been able to name. Then he executed a search process which led us quickly to a new executive director who is a perfect match for this chapter in our organization’s story.

– Heidi Peterson, Board Co-Chair

As a candidate in an executive search process, I could not have asked for a better experience than the one I received working with Kevin Chase. He kept me informed about the status of the process, guided the board of directors to engage in interviews in a thoughtful way, and cheered with me when I received an offer. I was able to join my new organization as the executive director feeling that the extremely positive, thoughtful, and careful experience I had in the search process experience with Kevin Chase was an excellent mirror to the organization, and set me on the path to success. Your organization could do no better than hiring Kevin Chase for your next executive search.

– Alex McNeil, Executive Director

Kevin has an incredible knack for understanding what makes our organization tick—our needs, our culture, and the kind of people who thrive here. As a someone who has been recruited and subsequently engaged him as the recruiter for several of our organization’s open positions, I know he takes the time to really listen and then finds candidates who are not just qualified, but genuinely aligned and passionate about the work they do. Working with Kevin feels like having an extension of our team. The wisdom he brings is simply invaluable and the talent he identifies has only made our organization stronger.

– Kevin Kim Wright, Chief of Staff

Kevin was extremely responsive, methodical, and diligent in our search. He heard us out on the unique needs we had for this leadership position. It was a brand new role in the organization, so he even helped us refine the posting to make sure it was truly capturing our vision, and stayed engaged long after the candidate was hired. We truly could not have made this key position happen without him!

– Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, (former) Executive Director

Kevin’s professionalism, thoroughness and connection to the client’s needs are the best I’ve ever experienced. He becomes an extension of his client’s organization and presents candidates with the right skills and character traits to thrive in the position for which he is recruiting. As a client, I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside a number of people that Kevin recruited into the organization – at every opportunity Kevin found the perfect person for the role. He understands the unique blend of what his clients need in the way of skills and abilities as well as the characteristics and traits needed to thrive in the company culture.

– Ken Brissa, Former Mountain Pacific Regional Director

Kevin Chase provides outstanding service. He takes time to understand the culture and needs of the organization and uses that information to bring forward highly-qualified candidates. He is accessible, organized, and keeps clients and candidates informed on search status. We are very pleased with the results of the two searches we have completed with Kevin Chase and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

– David Burkhardt, Vice President, Philanthropy