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Women’s History Month may have ended, but the stories, perspectives, and impact of women leaders shouldn’t. They deserve to be shared, recognized, and learned from year-round. We’re proud to close out our Women’s History Month Talent Spotlight series with Sue Newton, with Brillect, a leader whose journey is a powerful reminder that success isn’t static, it evolves. From chasing numbers early in her career to redefining success through impact, balance, and supporting others, Sue shares an honest perspective on confidence, growth, and leadership through every season. Her message? “You can be humble AND you can be proud, ladies!” Take a few minutes to read her story linked below. #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #TalentSpotlight

We’re representing a Nashville-based VP of Human Resources who has built a reputation for leading through change; bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to organizations navigating growth, transformation, and operational complexity. What stands out about this leader is the ability to connect people strategy to what’s actually happening on the ground. Whether it’s rebuilding hiring approaches, guiding teams through site transitions, or helping leadership rethink how the organization is structured, he brings a steady, practical approach that drives results without losing sight of the employee experience. He’s led everything from workforce strategy and engagement to HR systems and organizational redesign, consistently helping teams operate more effectively while creating environments where people can succeed. His style is collaborative, data-informed, and grounded in execution; someone who doesn’t just design strategy, but ensures it sticks. To learn more, connect with Josie Arenella Tiberio at Josie@RelateSearch.com. See how we’re helping build stronger teams and organizations: www.relatesearch.com #HRLeadership #PeopleStrategy #OrganizationalDevelopment #WorkforceTransformation

Honesty and clarity aren’t extras, they define the experience. Relate Search created an experience that kept the candidate informed, prepared, and confident from start to finish. Arielle Lauren did just that. She was thorough, friendly, and consistently professional. She always communicated openly and made sure every step felt clear and manageable. With Arielle’s guidance, the result was a role that truly aligned with both background and long-term goals. Arielle and Relate Search created an experience that was grounded in trust, care, and genuine support. The kind of experience candidates are happy to recommend and return to. Let us help you find your next role by visiting www.relatesearch.com.

Throughout March, we’re highlighting women leaders whose experiences and perspectives are shaping the future of work. Today’s Women’s History Month Talent Spotlight features Audra Emerson, a leader whose career has been built on relationships, trust, and knowing when to use her voice. From helping grow a startup recruiting office into a top-performing branch to redefining Talent Acquisition as a strategic, relationship-driven function, Audra brings a grounded and practical perspective to leadership. Her advice? “Your voice is valuable long before you feel ‘senior enough’ to use it.” Read her full story linked below. #WomensHistoryMonth #TalentAcquisition #WomenInLeadership #TalentSpotlight Her Next Play

Relate Search has been retained on a search for a Vice President of Human Resources with a high-growth, multi-entity organization in the energy logistics space.   This is a highly visible, executive-level role reporting directly to the CEO and serving as the top HR leader, with a clear path to CHRO. The VP of HR will partner closely with leadership to translate business strategy into scalable people initiatives, supporting both corporate and field-based teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.   Key priorities include leading an enterprise HCM transformation, strengthening leadership and succession pipelines, and aligning talent strategy with continued business expansion. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded HR executive who thrives on influence, execution, and building high-performing organizations.   If you’re an HR leader ready to step into a strategic, high-impact role with significant growth potential, we’d love to connect. Reach out to Chantel R. Johnson to learn more.   #HRLeadership #VPofHR #EnergyIndustry #HRExecutiveSearch

Advice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shared with young women, and a powerful reminder for leaders at every level. The ability to bring others along, to build belief, not just direction, is what creates real impact in teams and organizations. #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership #MondayMotivation #PeopleFirst

Culture doesn’t get enough attention in M&A, until it becomes a problem. Too often, the focus is on the transaction, aligning systems, processes, and leadership, while cultural integration is left behind. And that’s where organizations feel it months, even years later. That’s why this conversation matters. Join our Co-Founder, David Armendariz, alongside a great group of leaders as they discuss culture as a true value creation lever in private equity, and how to bring teams together under one vision, one mindset, and one story. If you’re involved in M&A, leadership, or building teams through change, this is one worth your time. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVspGj5p #MergersAndAcquisitions #Culture #OrganizationalCulture #PrivateEquity

Throughout March, we’re highlighting women leaders whose experiences and perspectives are shaping the future of work. This week’s Women’s History Month Talent Spotlight features Ciara Flotka, a leader who sits at the intersection of people, performance, and strategy. With a background in STEM, Ciara’s journey into HR was anything but traditional. Today, she’s helping organizations connect people strategy to business outcomes, build high-performing cultures, and develop leaders who create lasting impact. Her perspective? “Clarity is one of the greatest acts of leadership.” Read her full spotlight linked below. #WomensHistoryMonth #HRLeadership #WomenInLeadership #TalentSpotlight

When the search is focused, the right hire shows up fast. A manufacturing company needed a leader who understood consumer products and could balance executive presence with a willingness to get into the weeds. The ideal profile: deep cost accounting experience, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to connect financial insight to real business decisions. Keebra Cooper delivered a candidate who checked every box and brought the right mix of strategy, detail, and leadership. 22 days later, the right leader was in place and ready to make an immediate impact. Need a new hire fast? Visit www.relatesearch.com to see how we can help.

Relate Search has been retained on a search for a Vice President of Sales with a well-established HVAC organization in North Texas. This is a unique succession planning opportunity with a clear pathway to President, designed for a high-caliber executive ready to step into broader leadership over time. This role offers the chance to shape and execute both short- and long-term growth strategy, with full support from an experienced and collaborative executive leadership team. You’ll drive market expansion, elevate brand presence, and continue building and developing a high-performing sales organization within a business known for strong tenure and operational stability. The organization empowers its leaders with autonomy, backed by well-defined processes and a supportive structure that enables execution. With a track record of investing in its people, this role presents exceptional long-term growth and leadership opportunity. If you’re a sales leader ready to take the next step toward enterprise leadership, we’d love to connect. Reach out to Matt Lamson at Matt@RelateSearch.com to learn more. #SalesLeadership #NowHiring #HVACCareers #ExecutiveSearch