SearchWide Global Welcomes Vice President Andrea Christopherson

St. Paul, MN, April 19, 2023 — Effective April 17, 2023, Andrea Christopherson joined SearchWide Global as a Vice President to assist with SearchWide Global’s Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives in the experiential event marketing segment along with the tradeshow and convention industries.

 

“Andrea is an excellent addition to our team. With her experience in hospitality and talent acquisition, she will bring our recruitment efforts to a new level,” said Mark Gnatovic, Executive Vice President at SearchWide Global.

 

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Metroplex, Christopherson brings over 20 years of experience leading talent acquisition, training, sales & marketing, event, and customer experience. She most recently served as a Chief Experience Officer with SalesBoost and was instrumental in building the brand and leading business development, marketing & strategic partnerships, content development, training programs, talent acquisition, and customer experience. She also has experience working with Omni Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Aerotek (Allegis Group).

 

“I am honored to join the SearchWide Global team, and I look forward to helping the industry continue to thrive by connecting best-in-class talent with best-in-class organizations,” said Andrea Christopherson.

 

Christopherson’s keen understanding of business strategy, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent acquisition will support SearchWide Global’s Executive Search and Organizational Strategy initiatives.

Christopherson graduated from Texas State University with an Organizational Communications and Media Studies degree. She serves on the UNT CMHT Advisory Board, the C.T. Bauer College of Business Customer Experience Advisory Board, and previously, the Visit Frisco Customer Advisory Board.

She lives in Frisco, Texas, where she enjoys coaching sports teams, volunteering at local charitable organizations, including NCL, spending time with her family, attending live events, and doing outdoor exercise.

 

About SearchWide GlobalSearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm, placing hundreds of executives, primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA, and several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have remained focused on their core values for more than two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION, RESPECT, and INCLUSION.

 

For more information, please contact:

Cambria Jones | jones@searchwideglobal.com

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter Renee Marpert

St. Paul, MN, April 26, 2022 — Effective April 11, 2022, Renee Marpert joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with SearchWide Global’s Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives.

 

“Renee is an excellent addition to our team. With her experience in hospitality recruiting and human resources, she will bring our recruitment efforts to a new level,” said Nicole Newman, Vice President, SearchWide Global.

 

Based in Seattle, WA, Marpert brings nearly seven years of experience in hospitality recruitment and human resources, including most recently serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a Hospitality Management & Consultancy. With her keen understanding of talent acquisition, she will support SearchWide Global’s recruitment initiatives for Director and C-Level searches, primarily in the Destination Marketing sector.

 

“I’m thrilled to join such a talented team and look forward to connecting amazing people with great opportunities,” said Renee Marpert.

 

Marpert graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University in the City of New York with a degree in Anthropology. She lives in Seattle, where she loves biking, hiking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with friends and family.

 

About SearchWide GlobalSearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm, placing hundreds of executives, primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA, and several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have remained focused on four core values for almost two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION, and RESPECT.

 

For more information, please contact:

Cambria Jones | jones@searchwideglobal.com

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter Kathryn Millard

(St. Paul, MN)  — Effective February 7, 2022, Kathryn Millard joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with SearchWide Global’s hotel and resort searches and business development initiatives.

 

“We are excited to have Kathryn join our team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be essential in advancing our services in the hotel and resort sector,” said John Brich, Vice President, SearchWide Global.

 

Based in Amelia Island, FL, Millard brings 14 years of experience in hotels and resorts, including The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Omni Amelia Island, and most recently the W South Beach as a Senior Sales Executive. With her extensive knowledge of hotels and resorts, she will support SearchWide Global Vice President John Brich, who leads SearchWide Global’s hotel and resort practice.

 

“I am thrilled to be joining SearchWide Global and helping change lives by finding the perfect fit for both our candidates and clients. I’m looking forward to making a difference and changing the trajectory of one’s career, just like SearchWide Global did for me.”

Millard graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration – Marketing. She lives on Amelia Island with her husband, two sons, and their chihuahua, Daisy.

 

About SearchWide GlobalSearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm, placing hundreds of executives, primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA, and several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have remained focused on four core values for almost two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION, and RESPECT.

 

For more information, please contact:

Cambria Jones | jones@searchwideglobal.com

SearchWide Global Welcomes Executive Recruiter Donna Thornton

(St. Paul, MN)  — Effective November 15, 2021, Donna Thornton joined SearchWide Global as an Executive Recruiter to assist with Director and C-Level searches and business development initiatives.

 

“We are thrilled to have Donna join our team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including previous recruiting experience, that will be instrumental in our executive recruitment and business development,” said Mike Gamble, President and CEO, SearchWide Global.

 

Based in Washington D.C., Thornton brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and businesses development. She most recently served nearly nine years as the Senior Sales Manager for Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia. In her role, she focused sales efforts on local, national, and international clients, promoting the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the nation’s capital for meetings and conventions to achieve full building maximization.

 

Always a lover of literature and writing, Thornton attended Dillard University, where she studied English. She says enjoying life with good food, good music, and good people, and of course, making a difference is what keeps her going.

 

Her motto, “family is everything,” is something that attracted her to SearchWide Global. “It’s apparent that they are not only leaders in the industry, but a close-knit team, which I’m thrilled to now be a part of!” said Thornton. She also shared her current favorite quote, “There’s always light if only we’re brave enough to see it if only we’re brave enough to be it!”— Amanda Gorman.

 

About SearchWide GlobalSearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm, placing hundreds of executives, primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA, and several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have remained focused on four core values for almost two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION, and RESPECT.

 

For more information, please contact:

Cambria Jones | jones@searchwideglobal.com