by McDermott + Bull | May 23, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article
The University Paradox “Universities aren’t businesses.” I paused. I’ve had this conversation before. “But they still have to balance budgets, pay employees, and keep the lights on. They can’t ignore financial reality.” “Sure, but a business exists to make money. A...
by McDermott + Bull | May 20, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Financial Services Case Study, Interim Leaders Case Study, Julie Francis, Julie Francis Interim Case Study
The Company A Industry: Social Services A Entity Type: Non-Profit A Operating Region: Northeast A Size: $50M The PROBLEM The organization relied heavily on city and state grants, which are often delayed and documentation-intensive. Despite having a capable finance and...
by McDermott + Bull | May 19, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Craig Lipus, Craig Lipus Placement Announcement, Garrett Lipus, Garrett Lipus Placement Announcement, Healthcare + Life Sciences, Healthcare + Life Sciences Placement Announcement
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Tracey Shields as Vice President, Human Resources at private equity-backed Pro-Care Medical Centers. Tracey will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to align people strategies with organizational goals, build a...
by McDermott + Bull | May 15, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Leaders Case Study, Interim Private Equity Case Study, Mark McConnell, Mark McConnell Interim Case Study
The Company A Industry: Specialty Contracting A Entity Type: Privately Held A Operating Region: Western U.S. A Size: $150M The PROBLEM During a period of rapid growth, marked by two acquisitions and securing a new revolving credit facility, the company faced the...
by McDermott + Bull | May 15, 2025 | Sue Waterbury, Bryan Carter, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement, Sue Waterbury Placement Announcement
McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Lisa Stein as Chief Financial Officer at University Settlement Society of New York. Lisa will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fiscal strategy and performance, including budget planning, cash flow management, and...
by McDermott + Bull | May 12, 2025 | Company News
We’re excited to share that McDermott + Bull has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025. This acknowledgment is a reflection of our commitment to delivering the right leaders for our clients — leaders who drive...
by McDermott + Bull | May 8, 2025 | Article, Company News, Rod McDermott, Rod McDermott Article
“We’re mired in this place where a lot of private-equity firms can’t exit investments they’ve made. I can’t tell you how many senior execs have called me and said, ‘I’m in year eight or nine of what was supposed to be a five-...
by McDermott + Bull | May 6, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Aerospace + Defense Case Study, Interim Leaders Case Study, James Hickey, James Hickey Interim Case Study
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by McDermott + Bull | May 1, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Financial Services Case Study, Interim Leaders Case Study, Julie Francis, Julie Francis Interim Case Study
The Company A Industry: Financial Services A Entity Type: Community Bank A Operating Region: Southern California A Size: $120M The PROBLEM Operating under regulatory scrutiny, the organization faced pressure to rebuild its senior leadership team, including the urgent...
by McDermott + Bull | Apr 30, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Leaders Case Study, Mark McConnell, Mark McConnell Interim Case Study
The Company A Industry: Life Sciences A Entity Type: Non-Profit A Operating Region: California A Size: $50M The PROBLEM The organization lacked structure and rigor around accounting, reporting, and policies. The team required fundamental financial improvements,...
