Country Music Association (CMA) Appoints Brittany Schaffer as Chief Executive Officer.
Country Music Association (CMA) has appointed Brittany Schaffer as Chief Executive Officer. Buffkin / Baker was honored to lead the search for the new CEO of the Country Music A
Burnout, Retention, and the Nonprofit Leadership Gap
The nonprofit sector is in the middle of a leadership crisis that many organizations are only beginning to name. It is not simply a hiring problem. It is a retention problem, a bur
From the Recruiter’s Desk: The Biggest Mistake High-Caliber Candidates Make in Interviews
Why being “well-prepared” is no longer enough — and what moves the needle. Today’s executive candidates are more prepared than ever. They research companies, study
Oklahoma State University names Stevens dean of the Honors College
Oklahoma State University has appointed Dr. Laura Stevens as Dean of the Honors College. “Dr. Stevens brings exactly the combination of scholarly distinction, administrativ
Buffkin / Baker Acquires Benson Executive Search, Expanding Capabilities and Human Resources Sector Expertise
Nashville,TN and Boston, MA. – June 8, 2026 Buffkin / Baker, a leading retained executive search firm, today announced the acquisition of Benson Executive Search, a boutique firm
Winning the Workforce Crisis: Why the labor shortage is here to stay- and how organizations can adapt their talent strategies to succeed
The workforce challenges organizations face today are not a temporary hiring slump. They are the result of deep structural forces: declining birth rates, an aging workforce, evolvi
Health by Design has appointed Tanvir Mangat as Senior Vice President of Growth.
Health by Design, an advanced primary care organization built on the belief that patients thrive when physicians are empowered to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit
North Central Kansas Medical Center has appointed Curtis Hawkinson as Chief Executive Officer.
North Central Kansas Medical Center (NCKMC), a critical access hospital in Concordia, Kansas, has named Curtis Hawkinson as Chief Executive Officer. Formerly known as Cloud County
Neighborcare Health has appointed David Cullen as Senior Director of Human Resources.
Neighborcare Health, one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services in the Seattle area, has named David Cullen as Senior Director of Human
Leadership Insights Series: Where Technology Meets the Human Touch – Lessons from CPO Humera Kassem
Red Robin’s Chief People Officer on AI adoption, culture change, and why authenticity is the one thing technology can’t replace. Humera Kassem has spent over 30 years i