Meet Our Executive Search Team

It takes one to know one. Our recruiters have actually served as successful nonprofit CEOs and fundraisers. Let us put our expertise to work for you.

Leadership

William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed

President / Founder & Senior Search Consultant

Bill Moran is known nationwide for his many years of experience as a nonprofit executive recruiter and previously served as a fundraiser for a hospital foundation and a faith-based organization.

Mary Ontko, M.P.A.

Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Mary works closely with all consultants throughout our executive search process and has both fundraising and association experience, as well as a background in community development.

Mike English, M.P.P.

Vice President for Search Strategies & Senior Search Consultant

Mike has 20 years of nonprofit leadership in education and literacy with 10 years as a CEO.

Senior Search Consultants

Steven J. Byers, M.P.A., CFRE (Ret.)

Senior Search Consultant

Steve has 30 years of nonprofit executive success and fundraising experience with organizations including a large children’s hospital.

Terrell Carter, D.Min., M.B.A.

Senior Search Consultant

Terrell has 20+ years of nonprofit and academic leadership experience.

Brandi Fisher, M.P.A.

Senior Search Consultant

Brandi has 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership roles including executive, fundraising, and community relations with expertise in advocacy and public policy campaigns, coalition building, and strategic communications.

Ann Graff, M.A.

Senior Search Consultant

Ann has 35 years of executive-level experience, with 6 years spent as CEO of a community action agency and 14 years spent as CEO of a large nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

John Gravley, D.Min.

Senior Search Consultant

John has 20+ years of executive leadership and fundraising experience for faith-based and advocacy organizations in the U.S., Asia and Guatemala

Don Harkins, M.A.

Senior Search Consultant

Don has 37 years of experience with nonprofit organizations with 15 years as President/CEO of a large rehabilitation institute.

Becky Hauk, M.Ed.

Senior Search Consultant

Becky has 30+ years of fundraising and board leadership experience in a variety of sectors including higher education and social services.

Angie Heer, M.A., CFRE, CSJA

Senior Search Consultant

Angie has more than 24 years of development and executive experience leading fundraising, marketing, and communications for nonprofits to increase financial support, community engagement, and brand awareness

Jane Lampo, Ed.D.

Senior Search Consultant

Jane has 30 years of nonprofit fundraising and leadership experience, including vice president of philanthropy, alumni relations, and advancement roles with two large universities and senior-level fundraising roles at a large children’s hospital.

Dacia Moore, M.A., L.P.C., NBCC

Senior Search Consultant

Dacia has 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including 8 years spent as Executive Director of a mental health organization, and she excels in fundraising, program development, counseling, teaching, and public speaking.

Jon Rosell, Ph.D.

Senior Search Consultant

Jon has more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience in associations, education, human services and health care.

Bruce Scott, M.S.W.

Senior Search Consultant

Bruce has 34 years of experience as a nonprofit CEO in the developmental disabilities sector and works with nonprofits on teambuilding and executive coaching.

Sheryl Sereda

Senior Search Consultant

Sheryl has more than 35 years of experience in fund development and nonprofit leadership in health care, education, arts and culture, aging and social services.

Senior Search Advisors

Michael W. Brose, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Senior Search Advisor

Mike Brose served as CEO of Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 27 years and is widely respected for his leadership abilities, fundraising skills, and advocacy efforts.

E. Frank Ellis, M.P.H.

Senior Search Advisor

Frank has 42 years of experience serving as Chairman and CEO of a large community health organization and now provides onboarding consultation services to nonprofits.

Kathryn Evans, M.P.A.

Senior Search Advisor

Kathryn Evans, M.P.A., has 10 years of experience advancing nonprofits through fundraising and leadership development, as well as her passion for community organizing and equity.

Paul Gemeinhardt, M.S.W.

Senior Search Advisor

Paul served as a CEO for 34 years for children’s agencies as a leader in behavioral health and specializes in collaborative partnerships.

Gretchen Kunkel, M.H.A., M.B.A.

Senior Search Advisor

Gretchen has 25 years of nonprofit executive experience and served as co-founder and CEO of an organization that addresses family and community health issues.

Anna Stone, M.S.W.

Senior Search Advisor

Anna has 42 years of experience working with public and nonprofit organizations on behalf of children and families and is a leader and expert in the field of child welfare.

Staff Members

Susan Barton, B.S.B.A.

Director of Administration

Susan has 25+ Years of experience working for The Moran Company and specializes in finance, research and business administration.

Laurie Minx, B.J.

Director of Communications

Laurie has 8 years of experience with The Moran Company leading marketing efforts plus 18 years of nonprofit experience.

Amanda Branstetter

Assistant Director of Administration

Amanda joined The Moran Company as Assistant Director of Administration in 2022.