Fanfare
“I have served as president of two universities and chancellor of a university system. If I was still in one of those roles, Lisa Marks and LeadExec would be my first choice for senior administrator searches.”
- Robert E. Witt, President Emeritus, The University of Alabama & Chancellor Emeritus, The University of Alabama System
"The UAB team appreciates its strategic partnership with Lisa Marks and LeadExec. She has invested the time necessary to understand our institutional culture, priorities, and zeroes in on key attributes necessary in each leadership role. She delivers what she promises - superior candidates and a process that makes our leadership searches much easier and more effective. "
- Brian Burnett, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
“Lisa and her team are skilled, organized, and efficient. They removed all the stress and legwork that comes with the search for top-tier executive candidates who not only possess the appropriate skills and experience but who are also the right cultural fit. Our partnership resulted in the hire of a much sought-after candidate who has integrated seamlessly into our organization. I would not hesitate to call on Lisa and LeadExec if the need arises in the future.”
- August Washington, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police, Vanderbilt University
"Lisa’s exceptional communication skills, her ability to identify and attract the very best talent, and her punctual and frequent follow-up put her among the best in this business. Lisa's integrity, candor, and pleasant character make it very easy for people on both sides of the search to really trust her.”
- Hesham El Rewini, Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Marymount University & Former Dean of the College of Engineering & Mines, University of North Dakota
“Lisa and her executive search team worked closely with us from the beginning of the process to ensure we had defined exactly the type of leader we wanted and then delivered upon their promise to identify and access candidates who met the profile and who were tremendously successful and happy in their current roles. LeadExec excels at convincing great leaders to consider new opportunities.”
- Tim Lancaster, Former President and CEO, Hendrick Health System & Former Board of Regents Chairman, Texas Tech University
“Lisa Marks and her team take the time to truly understand the needs of their clients. Through dozens of senior executive searches, they have continuously brought forth candidates from both within and outside higher education who meet our needs and exceed expectations. Our partnership is a great success.”
- Janet May, Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Alabama at Birmingham & Former CHRO, Houston Community College System
"It is astounding how quickly Lisa Marks and her team at LeadExec become industry experts across a variety of roles. Even more valuable is their expertise effectively leading the executive search process and attracting such strong pools of candidates. Partnering with LeadExec makes hiring easier and less risky.”
- Mark A. Brown, President, Project Trakk & Former Executive Director of Construction & Fabrication, Fluor Corporation
"I can fully endorse Lisa Marks' unmatched skills for locating talented people who really fit an organization. She completed three successful searches at the vice presidential level for our university. She does everything from start to finish, and is extremely organized and effective. Hiring Lisa and LeadExec brings measurable return on investment."
- Rodney H. Mabry, Former President, The University of Texas at Tyler & Founder, Mabry Economics
“Lisa was nothing short of exceptional from my initial inquiry, through the interview process, and final contract negotiation. She was the glue that kept the myriad pieces together and provided both support and honesty when appropriate. She smoothed edges and sharpened focus for our very tight timeline. Without her, this search may not have been successful, and certainly would not have been as enjoyable.”
- Dan Hocoy, President, Goddard College & Former President, Erie Community College
“As a candidate, I was impressed with the rigor of the search, the value placed on understanding the culture of an institution, and Lisa’s deft ability to identify candidates who would be the right fit for the position. As a client, I continue to be impressed with the approach of building a long-term relationship with our college and a shared vision for its success in the years to come. Lisa Marks is a trusted partner in the executive search process at Austin College.”
- Steven O'Day, President, Austin College
“I have worked with Lisa Marks on several searches at Lone Star College. She consistently proposes a diverse and strong slate of candidates to whom we would not have had access on our own. She thoroughly vets them and makes herself available 24/7 during the search process.”
- Helen Clougherty, Vice Chancellor Chief of Staff/Board Liaison, Lone Star College
“I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Marks as a candidate. Her understanding of the position, organization, and process helped me to be fully prepared for the experience. Her attention to detail was stellar and so very appreciated. Even though I was not selected for the role, I learned so much about the institution, the process, and myself because of Lisa’s preparedness and engaging style. She is an amazing coach, while being direct and results-oriented.”
- Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University & Former Senior Vice Chancellor Engagement & Secretary of the Board of Trustees, The University of Pittsburgh
“Lisa Marks and her team had a thorough understanding of the goal of the position -- far beyond a job description. She has a unique ability to recognize differentiating details of candidates, using exemplary personal skills and intuition. Candidates are selected as a result of focused research and only the highly qualified are advanced for consideration.”
- Gary Bixby, Associate Vice President Finance & Construction Compliance, West Chester University
“I appreciated Lisa Marks’ attention to detail as she worked with our search committee. Her customized approach resulted in a leader that truly fits the culture and mission of Austin College.”
- Scott Austin, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth & Trustee, Austin College
“In our search for an Executive Director, Lisa Marks understood our unique needs, identified and presented excellent candidates, provided insightful information before interviews, and guided our search process with a steady but flexible hand.”
- Fr. James L. Heft, President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, University of Southern California
