Building Teams That Build Communities
For more than 30 years, our team has recruited executives to lead state, regional, and local organizations. These leaders have contributed to billions of dollars in economic investment and the creation of millions of well-paying jobs across the country.
Jorgenson Pace, Inc. is a national executive search and consulting firm dedicated to organizations that strengthen communities and drive economic growth. For more than 30 years, our team has recruited executives to lead state, regional, and local organizations. These leaders have contributed to billions of dollars in economic investment and the creation of millions of well-paying jobs across the country.
We specialize in serving economic and community development organizations, chambers of commerce, downtown development organizations, foundations, and nonprofits whose leaders have a lasting influence on the people and places they serve.
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
We are not a general-practice search firm. Our focus on community-focused organizations gives us a deep understanding of their leadership needs, operating environments, and relationships with boards, elected officials, business leaders, and other stakeholders. This specialized knowledge allows us to identify candidates whose experience and leadership capabilities align with each organization’s goals.
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH
Every engagement begins with listening. We take the time to understand an organization’s priorities, culture, community, and aspirations before developing a customized search strategy. Our team provides responsive, hands-on guidance throughout the process, from stakeholder engagement and candidate recruitment through interviews, selection, and transition.
NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Our extensive relationships include economic development professionals, nonprofit executives, business leaders, site consultants, real estate professionals, bankers, attorneys, and other private-sector partners. Supported by a national network and rigorous research, we recruit accomplished candidates, including leaders who may not be actively seeking a new opportunity.
LASTING COMMUNITY IMPACT
We recognize that selecting an executive is about more than filling a position. The right leader can strengthen an organization, influence a community’s direction, and create an impact that lasts for generations. We approach every search with that responsibility in mind and measure our success by the long-term success of the clients and communities we serve.
Our commitment to the economic development profession was recognized in 2023 when Managing Partner Todd Jorgenson received the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Economic Development from the International Economic Development Council. In 2025, Partner Anthony T.J. Michelic was named one of Southern Business & Development’s “50 Under 50 to Watch.”
Jorgenson Pace is founded on three distinct principles:
Specialization
We are not a general practice firm. We specialize in non-profit, economic and community development organizations focused on growing local, regional and statewide economies. Our specific focus within these sectors has afforded us the insight needed to deliver executive talent that proves to be a true fit.
Network
Our private sector network includes real estate developers, bankers, lawyers, c-suite executives, site consultants and other established professionals within the fields of non-profit, economic and community development organizations. These relationships only reinforce our reputation.
Service
We are committed to fostering partnerships with clients that are designed to encourage long-term professional relationships. By incorporating an in-depth screening and research process, we ensure that the candidates we deliver represent the most qualified in their field.