A distinguished team of researchers, practitioners, and scholars advancing the science of talent acquisition and recruiter evaluation.
The individuals who guide CFRE's research agenda, operational strategy, and commitment to methodological rigor.
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Founded CFRE in 2011 after 18 years in talent acquisition research and management consulting. Background in industrial-organizational psychology with a focus on executive selection methodology and recruiter effectiveness. Previously held leadership roles in workforce strategy consulting.
Ph.D., Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Director of Research
Leads CFRE's research division and the development of the proprietary Evaluation Framework. Background in human capital analytics with experience at a national economic research organization. Specializes in organizational behavior and applied workforce research.
Ph.D., Organizational Behavior
Senior Research Analyst & Methodology Lead
Oversees the design and validation of CFRE's 142-point assessment model. Specializes in psychometric evaluation of recruitment processes and quantitative workforce analytics. Background in applied statistics and survey methodology.
Ph.D., Quantitative Psychology
Managing Editor & Director of Publications
Manages CFRE's editorial standards and publication pipeline. Background in business publishing and editorial management, with experience overseeing books and reports on talent management and organizational development.
M.A., Journalism
Director of Industry Partnerships
Leads CFRE's relationships with corporate partners, university research collaborators, and professional associations. Background includes 22 years of progressive HR leadership in manufacturing, with experience as a chief human resources officer.
D.B.A., Business Administration | SHRM-SCP
Chief Operating Officer
Manages CFRE's operations, technology infrastructure, and strategic planning. Background in nonprofit operations and public policy, with experience managing research programs at policy-focused organizations.
M.P.A., Public Administration
Senior practitioners and scholars who provide strategic counsel on CFRE's research direction and institutional standards.
Former CHRO, Alden-Pacific Industries
Fortune 200 manufacturer. 30+ years in executive talent strategy.
Professor, Cornell ILR School
Professor of Human Resource Management. Published researcher in executive assessment.
Former President, NAER
Former President, National Association of Executive Recruiters. 25 years in retained search.
Director, McKinnon Research Group
Director of Workforce Analytics at McKinnon Research Group. Expert in labor market modeling.
Former Managing Partner, Hargrove & Sterling
Former Managing Partner, Hargrove & Sterling Executive Search. Three decades in C-suite placement.
Professor, London Business School
Professor of Organizational Psychology. Specializes in cross-border executive selection.
Former SVP, Northfield Dynamics
Former SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at Northfield Dynamics (Fortune 500). Led TA for 45,000-employee organization.
Former Director, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Former Director, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics at BLS. Expert in labor market data and workforce forecasting.
CFRE employs 12 full-time research associates who support data collection, statistical analysis, and report development across all active evaluation projects. In addition, the Center maintains ongoing partnerships with graduate researchers from Columbia University, the University of Michigan, Stanford University, and Cornell University, whose contributions to longitudinal studies and methodological validation are integral to our evaluation framework.