Meet Our Team

At SearchWide Global, our team consists of seasoned professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional executive recruitment services to the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. With decades of industry experience and an unwavering commitment to integrity, ethics, and inclusion, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with innovative companies across the globe. Meet our team and discover how we can help you take your career or organization to new heights.

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Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO

Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO

Mike serves as Chairman & CEO of SearchWide Global. He is also the co-founder of FutureWRX Solutions. Previously, he was SVP of Sales and Marketing for the Philadelphia CVB and held various leadership roles with Marriott International. He has served on the foundation boards of Destinations International, PCMA, MPI, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and is currently on HSMAI America’s board and Foundation as well as the U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors.

Mark Gnatovic

President of Retained Search

Mark Gnatovic

President of Retained Search

Mark leads our retained search practice. He served six years as a Board Trustee with the IAVM Foundation before serving on IAVM’s board as an executive committee member and their Leadership Task Force Committee. Before joining SearchWide Global, Mark spent over 15 years in the convention industry.

Cambria Jones

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Cambria Jones

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

Cambria is a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) and Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP). She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a master’s degree in Emerging Media and Communication and completed post-graduate studies at the London School of Public Relations. With over ten years of experience, she leads the planning, development, and implementation of marketing programs at SearchWide Global as well as the delivery of exceptional client and candidate experiences.

Jennifer Brown

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

Jennifer Brown

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

Jennifer joined SearchWide Global as an accountant and now oversees all financial and HR functions. She leads the firm’s culture by fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment aligned with our values and goals. Her consistent drive for efficiency brings a unique, all-encompassing perspective to SearchWide Global.

Wendy Moran

Global Head of SearchWide Connect

Wendy Moran

Global Head of SearchWide Connect

Wendy is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with extensive experience leading talent acquisition efforts for multiple hotel/resort management companies. Her ability to design and implement effective recruiting strategies has enabled her to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent for organizations across various industries. As the Global Head of SearchWide Connect, Wendy leads the division in providing exceptional mid-level management candidates faster than traditional retained services.

 

Kellie Henderson

Global Head of Destinations

Kellie Henderson

Global Head of Destinations

Kellie works in all sectors of hospitality, travel and tourism. She is an expert at recognizing clients’ needs, identifying best-in-class talent and leads our industrywide diversity initiative. She proudly serves on the Destinations International Foundation Board of Trustees is very involved in several other industry organizations. Previously, Kellie worked in the DMO and hotel industry.

Nicole Newman

Global Head of Destinations

Nicole Newman

Global Head of Destinations

Nicole works in all sectors of the hospitality and travel industry. Her experience in group sales, catering and event planning gives her a unique perspective on executive level recruitment. A member of MPI, Southern California Chapter, she served on the Executive Board as President.

John Brich

Global Head of Hotels & Resorts

John Brich

Global Head of Hotels & Resorts

John leads SearchWide Global’s hotel and resort practice. Prior to joining SearchWide Global, he was Director of Sales with the Cincinnati CVB and served 12 years in the Chicago hotel industry dedicated to his sales and leadership positions with Starwood and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

Andrea Christopherson

Global Head of Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues

Andrea Christopherson

Global Head of Experiential, Tradeshows, Events & Venues

Andrea specializes in executive search for C-Level and Director Level professionals as well as business development in the experiential event marketing segment along with the tradeshow and convention industries. Her previous experience at a SaaS company focused on leadership development, her experience in hospitality, and her skills in business strategy, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent acquisition bring a unique perspective to Executive Search and Organizational Strategy.

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Kathryn Millard

Executive Recruiter

Kathryn graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration – Marketing. She has 14 years of experience in hotels and resorts, including properties on Amelia Island and in South Beach, FL. Kathryn assists with SearchWide Global’s hotel and resort searches and business development initiatives.

Brian-Douglas Stanwood

Executive Recruiter

Brian-Douglas Stanwood

Executive Recruiter

Brian-Douglas assists with Director and C-level searches and business development initiatives in the destinations segment. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, his focus is on identifying and recruiting top talent for destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, and other tourism-related entities.

Tracy Smith

Senior Project Manager

Tracy Smith

Senior Project Manager

Tracy manages search logistics across all sectors, ensuring that the process is completed successfully, and assists with daily operations. Prior to SearchWide Global, she spent 11 years in the sports and events industry. Tracy holds a communications degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

Danielle Effertz

Communications Manager

Danielle Effertz

Communications Manager

Danielle graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Communications and Marketing degree. With interpersonal communications and client relationship experience, she focuses on assisting the project coordinators with interaction with clients, along with assisting with SearchWide Global’s daily marketing operations.

Devon Hannah

Recruiting Associate

Devon Hannah

Recruiting Associate

Devon is a Recruiting Associate for SearchWide Global and a graduate of Ausburg University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management, with minors in Management Information Systems and International Business from Augsburg University.

Sara Nielsen

Project Manager

Sara Nielsen

Project Manager

Sara assists with daily operations and manages search logistics across all sectors, ensuring the successful completion of the process. Before SearchWide Global, she spent several years working as a Human Resources Specialist. Sara holds a degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Minnesota State University – Mankato.

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Rogine Johnson

Reference Specialist

Rogine brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, most recently working as a Director of Human Resources with a Golf and Sports Division before joining SearchWide Global. She plays an important role in verifying references for candidates.