James Kales
Chief Executive Officer
Press Release
Karin Berger Stellar
Partner
“I tend to see the best in people and believe that those who are committed to the nonprofit sector genuinely want to make the world a better place.”
Morris & Berger is a nationally respected boutique executive search firm that collaborates with nonprofit organizations to find leadership talent that will thrive.
35 years of experience
1050+ Searches Completed
250,000+ Individuals in Database
100% Committed to Excellence
Our Team
Working together as an extension of your team.
Both partners of our firm have extensive executive search experience totaling more than 50 years and have served in executive positions for nonprofit organizations prior to entering the executive search business. In addition, each continues to commit time, energy, and expertise to both the community and the nonprofit sector.
Jessie Okelberry
Vice President
"I have great admiration for nonprofit work and the individuals who serve others. It is a privilege to help organizations succeed by connecting them to passionate leaders."
Rachel Sanchez
Senior Associate
“I enjoy learning about our clients and the impact they have on their communities. It is rewarding to be a part of positive transformation through our passionate clients and talented candidates.”
Jay Berger
Founder/ Of Counsel
"My entire career has been devoted to serving the nonprofit sector. There is a wonderful satisfaction that comes from enhancing the success of our nonprofit clients."
Molly Bachmann
Of Counsel
"I truly enjoy getting to know our clients and our candidates. We have the good fortune of meeting talented and inspiring individuals and learning about each individual is very fulfilling to me."
Lauren Geraci
Director of Operations
“I love knowing we are helping nonprofits find the best possible leaders for the future.”
Jessica Arsenault
Director of Research
“I feel a great sense of joy and privilege having a small part in finding leaders for nonprofit organizations with missions to inspire change and hope.”
Emily Lauder
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
“Working closely with the nonprofit sector gives me a greater sense of purpose by providing opportunities to create lasting impacts.”
Mare Keville
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
“I am truly honored to work with our nonprofit clients and candidates who dedicate their lives to making the world a better place.”
Our Process
Implementing a strong collaborative team approach
We pride ourselves in bringing transparency and clarity to our process and expectations throughout the search for the right candidate. We utilize an efficient project management approach and calibrate the success of our performance at various stages of the search.
Our clients
Your search partner for leaders. Your thought partner forever.
The entire Morris & Berger team brings a breadth of knowledge and recruiting experience that enables us to serve clients across the nonprofit spectrum. Below you can browse a representative selection of our clients in our focus areas: Arts, Culture & Environment, Education, Health & Human Services, and Foundations & Associations.
Complete client list
Alexandra Ashworth
Senior Director of Fund Development
Crystal Jones
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Aimee Jirak
Senior Director of Development II, College of Engineering
James Lin
Chief Financial Officer
Allison Claire-Weston Bauer
Director of Development
Nenette Luarca-Shoaf
Managing Director, Learning and Engagement
Harriet Boyd
Executive Vice President for Operations/Chief Financial Officer
Jason Thomas
Associate Director, Talent Management
The team keeps in touch and continues to be invested and available as a thought-partner to discuss approaches and strategies beyond just getting a candidate. They are available to think through the best skill set, background and experience needed within the organization.
Trust & honesty are characteristics I admire in the M&B team.
The team at M&B are a group of really smart, savvy people who have in-depth, broad understanding of the nonprofit environment. They are not sales people - they are organizational analysts and spend the time to get the person with the right fit based on skill set and organizational needs.
Morris & Berger does NOT take a cookie cutter approach to recruitment. They are personal, professional, and focused on the organization’s needs. They spend time getting to know the organization and tailor each search to the specific needs of that organization.
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