Latest Placements

Lauren Larson has been named its Executive Vice President for Economic and Health Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a leading nonpartisan organization that drives principled solutions by bringing together Republicans and Democrats to help turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Lauren provides strategic leadership for BPC’s economic and health Policy portfolios and serves as a key member of the organization’s senior leadership team. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Natcast, Inc., and prior to that as the Colorado Budget Director and Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of State Planning.

Russell Davis is the Chief Member Engagement Officer at The American Bankers Association (ABA). ABA is the united voice of America’s hometown bankers, supporting small, regional, and large banks as they perform their critical role as drivers of the nation’s economic growth. Russell is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience. His appointment builds on a successful prior search partnership between ABA and Lochlin Partners: Lochlin previously recruited Russell Davis to ABA as Executive Vice President, Member Experience, where he established himself as a key member of the Association’s leadership team before advancing to the CMEO role.

DeLancey Johnson has been named Chief Human Resources Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas, one of the nation’s largest community foundations that serves as a catalyst for charitable giving by connecting donors with nonprofit organizations throughout Texas. DeLancey brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience driving enterprise-wide talent and human capital strategies across healthcare, retail, and global operations. His background includes extensive experience leading HR initiatives within complex, mission-driven healthcare systems and large-scale organizations. Most recently, DeLancey served as Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Talent Officer at Parkland Health.

Kerri Saucier has been named Vice President of Development Operations at the National Audubon Society. Audubon is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Kerri is an accomplished advancement operations executive with more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education. Throughout her career, Kerri has led complex advancement initiatives, campaign operations, and strategic fundraising efforts supporting campaigns ranging from $300 million to more than $2.5 billion. Most recently, Kerri served as Associate Vice President for Advancement Information Strategies at Boston University, where she provided leadership for advancement systems, data governance, analytics, and strategic initiatives in support of the university’s fundraising and engagement efforts.

Janelle Padgett has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. An alliance of 117 hospitals and 26 health delivery systems, the VHHA advocates for sound health care policy in the Commonwealth. Janelle brings more than 25 years of progressive executive leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, including multiple CFO, controller, and senior finance leadership roles within both for-profit and nonprofit healthcare organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Fauquier Health.

Marian Stevens has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). The NACD is a leading and trusted association for board directors, with over 45 years of experience advancing effective board governance through education, insight, and peer-to-peer engagement, serving more than 24,000 members across 1,750+ boards. Marian brings more than two decades of leadership experience in human resources across public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer at the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance.

Stefani Jones has been named Senior Director of Policy at Business Roundtable, an association of more than two hundred chief executive officers of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. This role supports the Chair and CEO members of the Technology Committee, with a focus on advancing policy development and direct advocacy with government stakeholders on key technology issues. Stefani is an accomplished technology policy leader with deep expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security. Her experience spans the White House, the private sector, and senior federal policy roles. Most recently, Stefani served as Director of Cybersecurity Programs at Aspen Digital, part of the Aspen Institute.

John Adams has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to deliver strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision-makers focused on global security and prosperity. Over the years, CSIS has grown into one of the largest and most respected institutions of its kind, with approximately 275 professionals addressing the evolving dynamics of international security worldwide. John is an accomplished senior financial executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large, complex finance organizations and major systems transformations in highly regulated, audit-intensive environments. Most recently, John served as Chief Financial Officer at Lincoln Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Jeanne Metzger has been named Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Analytics at the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), which is the voice for the specialized information industry. Its members provide data, content and information that power the global economy, inform financial markets, and connect learners and educators worldwide. SIIA advances the shared interests of the content, technology, and information sectors by protecting members’ intellectual property, advocating for a legal and regulatory environment that supports industry growth, and serves as a trusted resource on emerging trends, technologies, and public policy. Jeanne is an accomplished association executive whose career has focused on building and leading membership, marketing, and engagement functions for mission-driven organizations. Prior to joining SIIA, she served as Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.

Rebekah Payne has been named Vice President of Marketing (Media and Channel Activation) at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude). The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. This unwavering commitment has made ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, one of the top healthcare charities in the United States. Rebekah is a senior marketing and media executive with more than 12 years of experience leading teams and managing complex media portfolios. Prior to joining ALSAC/St. Jude, she served as Executive Media Director at VML.

Deborah Garcia has been named Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St. Jude). The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. This unwavering commitment has made ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, one of the top healthcare charities in the United States. A dynamic, mission driven executive whose 20-year career spans healthcare consulting, international development and large-scale not-for-profit fundraising. Deb will serve as a key architect of ALSAC’s future, guiding enterprise vision and long-term strategy while translating mission-driven ambition into measurable growth and innovation. Previously, Deb served as Chief Development Officer at Doctors Without Borders.

Heather Dean has been named Chief Financial Officer at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESA promotes and protects the dynamic global marketplace for video games and enhances public trust in the industry. In this executive leadership role, Heather is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the association, including fiscal management of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the ESA Foundation, and serving as Treasurer of the ESA Political Action Committee. Heather brings more than 30 years of experience in not-for-profit leadership with expertise in finance, administration, and strategic initiatives for national membership organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief Finance and Administrative Officer at the American Society of Association Executives.

Shabina Bahl has been named Chief Development Officer at the National Audubon Society (Audubon). Audubon is a leading not-for-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Shabina will serve as a key member of Audubon’s Executive Team, responsible for overseeing principal, institutional, planned, and corporate giving. Shabina is an accomplished development executive with over two decades of experience leading high-performing fundraising teams in complex not-for-profit environments. Most recently, she served as Chief Advancement Officer at Sierra Club and Sierra Club Foundation.

Lisa Wilson has been named Chief Financial Officer at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a leading nonpartisan organization that drives principled solutions by bringing together Republicans and Democrats to help turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. An accomplished financial executive with more than 25 years of experience in not-for-profit fiscal management, Lisa will serve as a key member of BPC’s senior leadership team. In this role, she will oversee all financial, information technology, and administrative functions of this high-performing policy and advocacy organization. Most recently, Lisa served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Jason Mahler has been named Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESA promotes and protects the dynamic global marketplace for video games and enhances public trust in the industry. Jason will play an instrumental role in advancing the visibility of the video game industry among policymakers and ensuring that ESA maintains a strong presence in legislative, regulatory, and policy discussions on issues critical to the sector. Jason brings over twenty-five years of experience spanning Capitol Hill, trade associations, and senior corporate government relations. Most recently, he led government affairs at Oracle Corporation.

Dr. Shilo Brooks has been appointed President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center (the Bush Center) and Professor of Practice in the Department of Political Science at SMU. Home to both the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, the Bush Center promotes policy, leadership development, and civic engagement rooted in the principles of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. Its work is inspired by the enduring legacy of President and Mrs. Bush and is focused on shaping a more hopeful and prosperous future. Shilo is a seasoned leader and academic with deep expertise in civil discourse, civic literacy, and American political thought – areas that closely align with the Bush Center’s core values. He most recently served as Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and as a Lecturer in the Department of Politics at Princeton University.

Dr. James Weaver has been named President & Chief Executive Officer at Music for All (MFA), a national music education nonprofit dedicated to creating and providing positive life-changing experiences through music. James brings nearly two decades of experience in music education and leadership. His career reflects a consistent commitment to advancing arts education through strategic innovation, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership. Most recently, he served as Director of Performing Arts and Sports at the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Tristan Brown has been named Vice President of Energy & Environment, Infrastructure at Business Roundtable (BRT), an association of more than 200 chief executive officers of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. He will serve as the primary expert and advisor within BRT on matters relating to energy, environmental, and infrastructure policy and will oversee both BRT’s Energy & Environment Committee and Infrastructure Committee. Tristan is an accomplished policy and regulatory leader with over two decades of experience shaping national energy, environmental, and infrastructure policy across the executive branch, Capitol Hill, and the private sector. Prior to joining BRT, he served as Acting Administrator for the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Heather Lancaster has been named Chief Development Officer at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF), a nonprofit corporation formed in 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of all individuals who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001. In this executive role, she will design, lead, and execute the comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the Foundation’s goal of raising over $100 million for the construction of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Heather’s career reflects a consistent dedication to service, leadership, and mission-driven fundraising. Most recently, Heather served as Executive Vice President at the U.S. Naval Institute, and she concurrently served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Naval Institute Foundation.

John Schoenecker has been named Director of Tax, Trade, and Accounting at the American Petroleum Institute (API)—the leading trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry. In this key leadership role, John will guide API’s strategic development of policy positions related to tax, trade, and corporate accounting, working in close partnership with member companies to advance the industry’s priorities. John brings extensive expertise in tax policy, regulatory affairs, and government relations, underpinned by a strong legal background and direct experience in federal tax policy formulation. He most recently served as Head of Policy at TaxBit.