MEDP Begins Recruitment Process for New Executive Director

Jan 23, 2019

(MCMINNVILLE, OR) - The McMinnville Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) Board of Directors has contracted with Acumen Executive Search to lead the recruitment for the next Executive Director for the organization. Acumen Executive Search is an award-winning executive recruiting agency in Oregon, Washington, and California.

Acumen’s Karen Anderson stated they are “experts in developing unique value propositions that market organizations powerfully, ethically, and authentically - not just to capture the highest caliber of candidate, but to market organizations to potential future investors and customers.” She added, “I am personally vested in this search, I live and work in this community. It would be a privilege to serve McMinnville and partner with this board on a shared quest for continued growth and success.”

The job description for the Executive Director position can now be found on Acumen’s website. An ideal candidate will have a familiarity with Oregon, an ability to relate remarkably well to others, remains calm in tense situations, and is solution oriented. The new Executive Director will be responsible for leading the MEDP, working with the Board of Directors, and strategizing for future years of success.

Those interested in the position can apply through the Acumen website: www.acumenexecutivesearch.com. Interested parties should apply by January 31, 2019. MEDP hopes to have a new Executive Director in place by early spring.