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Cheatham & Associates LLC, operating as Cheatham Search, is a woman-owned executive search firm headquartered in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, that partners with mission-driven institutions and select industries to identify and recruit exceptional leaders. Specializing in higher education, the firm supports community and technical colleges, liberal arts institutions, HBCUs, HSIs, and health science centers, while also conducting searches across allied health, engineering, art and design, and aerospace disciplines. Drawing on more than 15 years of executive search experience—including foundational training with Greenwood/Asher & Associates—President Crystal Cheatham and her team manage end-to-end search engagements for C-suite and functional leadership roles with a commitment to integrity, transparency, collaboration, and long-term relationship building. Clients benefit from a tailored approach that begins with rigorous discovery, comprehensive research and analysis, clear written reporting, and data-driven recommendations, supported by proactive communication, confidentiality, and disciplined project management designed to meet deadlines and deliver cost-effective outcomes. With a global network and experience navigating multi-stakeholder governance in both public and private institutions, Cheatham & Associates combines high-touch advisory with modern tools, leveraging AI technologies developed in collaboration with teams at Fortune 500 technology companies to streamline sourcing, broaden diverse slates, and sharpen assessment. The firm’s values are rooted in equity, inclusion, diversity, and equality, reflected in a proven track record of helping organizations build representative leadership teams that align with culture and strategy. Whether a search involves a presidential appointment, provost or dean selection, or leadership in healthcare administration and engineering-related domains, Cheatham & Associates brings deep market insight, meticulous attention to detail, and persistence in candidate engagement. The consultancy’s methodology includes stakeholder listening sessions, competency and culture mapping, inclusive outreach, confidential referencing, and support through offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a seamless, respectful experience for clients and candidates alike while delivering durable placements that advance academic excellence, operational performance, and community impact.
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