Non-Profit, Commercial, & Industrial Executive Search


Non-Profit Executive Search

Grant Cooper & Associates non-profit/government division has consistently placed exceptional talent in these arenas. We have the experience to find the right fit for your organization. We have placed a variety of key positions in non-profit, city and local governments as well as at the state-level. We know the challenges and are ready to meet those challenges with your non-profit executive search.

Our Managing Partners are passionate about the opportunity and their abilities to provide executive leaders to non-profit organizations and government offices. Representative assignments include:


Charitable/Social Service/Religious Organizations

  • Chief Executive for a nationally-recognized publisher of religious materials
  • Chief Executive for a $1B HealthCare Foundation
  • Chief Executive Officer and Manager of a leading arts and entertainment district
  • President and CEO, Greater St. Louis Community Foundation
  • Vice President, Marketing for a nationally recognized orchestra
  • Director of Development for a faith-based, charitable organization
  • Chief Financial Officer for a faith-based, charitable organization
  • Vice President of Marketing and Communicationsfor a small college
  • Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations for a small college
  • Executive Director of a regional arm of national, not-for-profit, chronic disease foundation
  • Manager of Business Development for an internationally renowned institution of higher education
  • Director of Charitable Services, Greater St. Louis Community Foundation
  • Director of Community Investment, Greater St. Louis Community Foundation
  • Head of Fund Development for a top 10 children's hospital

Government/Quasi-Government

  • Director of Transportation for Department of Transportation, State of Missouri
  • Executive Director for a complex regional multi-modal transportation authority
  • Executive Director for a Large Urban Development Corporation
  • Real Estate Director for a Large Urban Development Coporation
  • Executive Director for a Large Urban Planning and Urban Design Agency
  • Executive Director for a Community Development Administration

For more information, use the contact information below.
Dale Meier - meier@grantcooper.com
Kent Rapp - rapp@grantcooper.com
Jim Schmidt - schmidt@grantcooper.com


Commercial/Industrial Executive Search

Grant Cooper and Associates' Business Service practice includes extensive work across multiple business sectors that today's economic environment demands. Our partners average more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, financial services, engineering, pharmaceutical, supply chain and other key industry segments. We have the proven experience in placing senior-level executives in Fortune 500 organizations as well as privately held companies across the country. Our size provides the flexibility to adjust to a variety of market challenges.

Originally established in 1957 to serve the Aerospace and Defense industries, Grant Cooper & Associates and its Managing Partners have sustained the reputation for excellence throughout our 50 year history. Our clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including assignments such as:


Manufacturing

  • CEO for a subsidiary of a publicly traded manufacturer of military ground support equipment
  • CEO for a leading manufacturer of HVAC components
  • Vice President, Engineering for a premier producer of truck bodies
  • Vice President Marketing for a leading manufacturer of automated conveyor systems
  • Director, Information Services for a publicly traded leader in the electronics manufacturing industry
  • CIO for organizations of all types: public, private and not-for-profit
  • Chief Information Security Officer for a global manufacturer on industrial equipment
  • Vice President, Quality for a Fortune 100 manufacturing organization
  • Head of Human Resources for a manufacturer of coin and bill handling equipment
  • Vice President, Sales & Marketing for a manufacturer of highly engineered communications systems
  • President & COO for Service Division of the leading US truck body manufacturer
  • CEO for a privately held producer of metal alloys
  • Director, Materials and Logistics for Tier I supplier to the automotive industry
  • Vice President, Marketing & Brand Development for a manufacturer, importer, marketer and retailer of footwear
  • Vice President, Operations for an international, publicly held manufacturer and marketer of products to the food service, hospitality/lodging, healthcare industries
  • Vice President, Software & Controls for a leading manufacturer of automated material handling solutions
  • Director of Environmental Health and Safetyfor a leading producer of precipitated calcium carbonate

Distribution/Supply Chain

  • COO for a privately held material handling company
  • Division Operations Manager for a distributor of building materials
  • Regional Sales Manager for a privately held manufacturer and distributor of heavy industrial parts
  • Vice President, Human Resources for an international moving services company
  • Director, Warehousing & Distribution for the multi-modal distribution arm of a leading manufacturer and importer of consumer goods
  • Director, Transportation and Logistics for a recognized leading natural resources company

Finanical Services

  • CEO for a primier privately held wealth management firm
  • Chief Financial Officer for organizations of all types: public, private, and not-for-profit
  • Senior Vice President, Finance for a publicly traded provider of laser eye surgery services
  • Vice President for a regional commercial bank in the Midwest
  • Sr. Vice President, Trust Services for a major US Bank
  • Managing Director for a mid/large cap money market management firm
  • Manager of Internal Audit for a publicly traded manufacturer of industrial equipment
  • Chief Accouting Officer for publicly held manufacturer of private label food products
  • Controller for a privately held manufacturer of specialty apparel
  • Controller for a publicly traded manufacturer of specialty chemicals
  • Chief Investment Offier for a primier privately held weath management firm

For more information, use the contact information below.
Dale Meier - meier@grantcooper.com
Kent Rapp - rapp@grantcooper.com
Jim Schmidt - schmidt@grantcooper.com