Business Details
Trusted Executive Search Services in Los Angeles
Shelli Herman & Associates is a premier executive search firm founded on principles of integrity, quality, and success. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in connecting organizations with executive talent through a personalized, data-driven approach. Our rigorous quality standards ensure all consultants have at least a decade of experience in retained executive search, leveraging advanced technology and market intelligence to deliver unmatched candidates.We maintain a 99% retention rate since 2010, reflecting our commitment to understanding client values, culture, and strategic goals. Our repeat business rate of 98% underscores our reputation for ethical practices and superior results in executive recruitment.
Services
Executive Search
Leadership Consulting
Diversity Recruitment
Nonprofit Recruitment
Higher Education Recruitment
Highlights and features
- We offer a 99% retention rate on placements since 2010.
- Our consultants have at least a decade of retained search experience.
- We guarantee personalized attention tailored to organizational values.
- We utilize cutting-edge technology and market intelligence for candidate matching.
- Our 98% repeat client rate reflects unmatched service quality.
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Superior results
Best external recruiter
99% retention rate
Trailblazing leaders
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies top-tier leadership talent for nonprofit, higher education, and corporate clients. We combine personalized attention with advanced market research to ensure candidates align with organizational culture and strategic goals. With a 99% retention rate since 2010, our process guarantees long-term success for placements.
Diversity Recruitment
We specialize in promoting equity and inclusion through targeted diversity recruitment. Our team ensures fair evaluation processes and access to underrepresented talent pools. Recognized as a top firm for DEI-focused searches, we help organizations build leadership teams that reflect diverse perspectives and drive innovation.
Nonprofit Recruitment
Our nonprofit recruitment service connects mission-driven organizations with executives who share their values. We focus on candidates with proven track records in social impact roles, ensuring alignment with organizational missions. Clients benefit from our deep sector knowledge and extensive network of nonprofit leaders.
Higher Education Recruitment
We place visionary leaders in higher education institutions, including presidents, deans, and administrative officers. Our process emphasizes understanding institutional culture and academic priorities. With experience in over 50 higher education searches, we deliver leaders who drive institutional growth and academic excellence.
Leadership Consulting
Our leadership consulting service advises organizations on succession planning, board development, and executive assessment. We provide insights on market trends and compensation benchmarks. Clients gain actionable strategies to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational resilience.
People
Shelli Herman
President and Founder
Shelli Herman is a renowned executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience in retained search. She specializes in nonprofit and higher education placements, leveraging deep market intelligence to connect clients with visionary leaders.
Margot Garber
Vice President and Director of Search Operations
Margot Garber leads search operations with expertise in nonprofit and educational institutions. She has supported 150+ search assignments, focusing on strategic planning and candidate engagement to ensure optimal organizational fit.
Kymberly Garrett
Of Counsel
Kymberly Garrett specializes in organizational leadership assessment. She contributes to search processes by addressing unconscious bias and enhancing candidate evaluation frameworks, ensuring equitable and data-driven hiring decisions.
Amy Perrone
Associate
Amy Perrone brings 25+ years of diversity recruitment experience to retained searches in Fortune 500 companies, Wall Street firms, and tech giants. She focuses on building inclusive leadership teams across sectors.
Beth Quillen Thomas
Research Associate
Beth Quillen Thomas combines clinical research and nonprofit consulting expertise to support search assignments. Her background in board governance enhances candidate vetting for mission-driven organizations.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in nonprofit, higher education, and corporate sectors, placing executives in leadership roles aligned with organizational missions and cultures.
What is your placement retention rate?
Our firm maintains a 99% retention rate on placements since 2010, reflecting our rigorous candidate evaluation and matching process.
How do you ensure diversity in candidate pools?
We actively promote equity and inclusion by leveraging our network to access underrepresented talent and implementing bias-free evaluation frameworks.
Can you handle urgent executive searches?
Yes, our agile process allows us to complete searches with urgency while maintaining attention to detail and candidate quality.
What sets your firm apart from competitors?
Our combination of personalized service, ethical practices, and 25+ years of sector-specific expertise ensures clients receive leaders who drive long-term success.
