Sponsors

Academic Search was founded in 1976 on the principle that higher education leaders would have unparalleled insight, knowledge, and wisdom to lend to institutions as they sought new leaders. After 50 years, we remain dedicated to supporting colleges and universities in identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders for lasting institutional strength. Our work is grounded in the understanding that effective leadership emerges through connection—connecting experienced leaders with institutions, connecting varied perspectives within search processes, and connecting institutional missions with the right leadership vision. Learn more at academicsearch.org.

Capital Education (CapEd) is a full-service provider of online and post/non-traditional learning solutions both academic and recruitment, for colleges and universities. Our solutions-focused partnerships are custom built to support the broadest strategic intents of our partners allowing for packages that range from comprehensive revenue share to fee for service. Visit capitaleducation.com for more information.

DSG Storbeck is the Education Practice of DSG Global, the world’s largest woman-founded and woman-led executive search firm. Consistently recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top executive search firms, DSG Global is an industry leader in retained search, consulting, and leadership advisory services. DSG Storbeck is a leader in executive search on behalf of colleges and universities; independent, charter, and public schools; and education-related organizations. Learn more by visiting dsgco.com.

Encoura is an educational technology, marketing, and research organization serving thousands of higher education institutions across the nation. Since 1972, Encoura has been a leading provider of strategic consulting, data science, and engagement solutions that connect institutions to the communities they serve. In 2025 and 2026, Encoura expanded its capabilities with its acquisition of Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) and Anthology’s Lifecycle Engagement and Student Success portfolio. This combined expertise now spans enrollment, marketing, student success, alumni relations, and advancement, providing institutions with comprehensive solutions to achieve their goals throughout the student lifecycle. For more information, visit encoura.org..

HUB Retirement and Private Wealth (HUB RPW) provides retirement plan communications, one-on-one financial planning, investment advice, and an optional managed account solution to participants in 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans at educational institutions and non-profit organizations, along with wealth management services for individuals and families. HUB RPW has been selected as the exclusive education, advice, and managed account provider at 11 MEPs and over 100 higher education institutions nationally, reflecting its ability to partner with campus administrators to engage participants and help maximize retirement outcomes. Firm-wide, HUB RPW oversees 10,000+ retirement plans and over $200B in assets.

HUB RPW is part of HUB International, a leading global insurance brokerage with 21,000+ employees across 700+ offices in North America, offering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement, and wealth management solutions. Learn more at https://hubrpw.com/offices/glen-allen-va/.

Johnson Controls Sustainable Infrastructure delivers outcome-based infrastructure solutions that leverage innovative contract arrangements tailored to your higher ed goals. We’re experts in the built environment, with complete design, build, finance, operate and maintain solutions—all to help you reduce expenses, increase reliability and resiliency, and hit key performance metrics over the entire contract term, guaranteed. The Sustainable Infrastructure team provides end-to-end ESPC, Design Build/Energy-as-a-Service and P3 solutions that integrate energy audits, engineering, construction, and financing. Our dedicated team helps identify customized funding options to deliver guaranteed savings and improved performance. Sustainable Infrastructure delivers energy efficiency facility improvement measures, HVAC, lighting, and renewable energy solutions including solar, energy storage, biogas, fuel cells that support decarbonization strategies, improve resilience, reduce costs, and support sustainable goals. Learn more at johnsoncontrols.com/industries/higher-education.

National Management Resources Corporation was founded in 1978. National provides services exclusively to private institutions of higher learning. Services include physical plant maintenance and repair, custodial, landscape, event planning and setups, security, and construction management. National tailors its services to meet the needs and goals of the clients they serve. With National, you can rest assured that your facilities look their best or recruitment, retention, and advancement. . For more information, visit our website.

Pearl Meyer is the leading advisor to boards and senior management helping organizations build, develop, and reward great leadership teams that drive long-term success. Our strategy-driven compensation and leadership consulting services act as powerful catalysts for value creation and competitive advantage by addressing the critical links between people and outcomes. Our industry experts, focused exclusively on the higher education sector, have helped hundreds of colleges and universities achieve their objectives. To learn more visit our website at www.pearlmeyer.com..

Scott Healy & Associates is a nationally trusted executive search firm with exclusive expertise in higher education. Since 1998, SH&A has led over 500 successful searches, including key roles in enrollment, the health sciences, and more. As a boutique firm led by the Healy family, SH&A delivers a personalized, client-focused experience tailored to each institution. With a 99% placement success rate and a strong track record of delivering results, SH&A helps colleges and universities build exceptional teams. Our work is rooted in decades of experience and a true commitment to each institution’s mission and goals. Learn more on our website.

Spelman Johnson is a leading executive search firm specializing in education, nonprofit, and mission-driven organizations. Founded in 1991, we partner with colleges and universities, associations, and organizations nationwide to identify exceptional leaders who advance institutional priorities and strengthen their communities. With more than 2,220 successful searches, our team brings deep knowledge of higher education and a personalized, relationship-driven approach to every search. We work closely with boards, presidents, senior leadership, and search committees to understand each organization’s unique culture, priorities, and leadership needs—and to connect them with outstanding candidates who are positioned to make a lasting impact. Learn more at Spelman Johnson.

Stevens Strategy is a full-service consulting firm specializing in managing the process of strategic change in colleges, universities and schools. We offer professional services to the leaders of these institutions in the areas of Institutional Vision and Strategy, Strategic Organizational Leadership, Market and Program Analytics, Finance and Data Analytics and Institution-wide Policy Development. Our consultants have extensive experience serving more than 100 independent and public colleges, universities and schools—including positions as present and former trustees, presidents, faculty, vice presidents and other senior staff—each with a particular area of expertise in college, university and school leadership and management. Visit stevensstrategy.com for more information..

TimelyCare is the most trusted virtual health and well-being solution for learning communities, offering personalized, clinically proven care that fosters student success and delivers life-changing outcomes. With an unmatched range of service options on one seamless, easy-to-access platform, we extend the efforts of 400+ campus wellness teams, ensuring millions of students have direct, anytime access to our culturally competent and diverse care providers. Learn more on our website.