by McDermott + Bull | Jul 29, 2025 | Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article, Mary Plum, Mary Plum Article
In a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy feature, McDermott + Bull Director Mary Plum shares insights on what today’s non-profit leaders should showcase as they step into executive roles. The article explores how candidates can better highlight strategic impact,...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 17, 2025 | Article, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Article, Financial Services, Financial Services Article
Succession planning is more than a risk-management exercise. It is a clear expression of a credit union’s commitment to long-term stability and growth. While both community banks and credit unions face challenges in this area, credit unions have distinct...
by McDermott + Bull | Jun 9, 2025 | Article, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Article, Financial Services, Financial Services Article
Succession planning is more than a risk-management exercise. It’s the clearest expression of a bank’s commitment to long-term stability and growth. Over the past several months, I’ve had the privilege of leading discussions at banking conferences across the country,...
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 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 | Jan 17, 2025 | Mark McConnell, Article, Interim Leaders, Mark McConnell Article
The demand for interim executive leaders continues to grow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2023 report, the number of interim executive positions has steadily increased while productivity has surged, reflecting a positive trend in using interim...
