"It really saved our district a lot of time. I would recommend the process to anyone."
Board Member, BRINKLEY ARKANSAS
"You were very professional and concerned with our district's needs and concerned that we find someone that 'fits'. You were very committed to the whole process from beginning to end. Your research and preparation of information on the candidates was above and beyond my expectations. I was very pleased with the time you took to involve staff, students, and community. Thank you for a job well done!! It was money well spent."
Board Member, SISSETON, SOUTH DAKOTA
"You did what you said you would; deliver quality candidates in a timely manner. We had four excellent interviews."
Board Member, MARCUS-MERIDEN-CLEGHORN, IOWA
"The entire process is tremendous! The process involves everyone, tends to pull everyone together and is handled very professionally. The process is tremendously beneficial to our school, community, and our superintendent candidates. They truly have an interview that enables them to really get to know our school/community and base their decision on an overall impression. This is a great start to a new superintendent/school relationship. This process made us look good at very step--Thank you!!"
Board Member, NORTHERN CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
"I've been through both ways of hiring a superintendent. I would never do it 'on our own' again, after using your company. I would highly recommend you to anyone in the search/hire process."
Board Member, SISSETON, SOUTH DAKOTA
"The process worked well in allowing all to have a voice."
Board Member, CLAY CENTER, KANSAS
"We all know what we want but with the help of McPherson & Jacobson we were able to have the best people in front of us at the beginning of the process. They did the screening process and that saved a lot of time."
Board Member, WEST POINT, NEBRASKA
"Relieves the Board and District from a very labor intensive procedure that takes a particular knowledge that most boards don't have."
Board Member, BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
"You did the legwork! I certainly did not have the time to sift, sort, check, double-check, etc. I certainly appreciated that they solicited quality candidates! The consultants were un-biased, and were great resources. They stayed neutral throughout the process. Extremely professional. Highly recommend!"
Board Member, LANSING, KANSAS
"Your consultants bring a great amount of experience to our board. All nine members of our board were very pleased with the whole process. I think we had three excellent final candidates. Most of that depth was due to your firm's professional ability to find and screen personnel."
Board Member, LOGAN VIEW, NEBRASKA
"The selection process was one of letting all of us have our input and then everyone had a part in prioritizing them. Great strategy!!"
Board Member, WAGNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
"McPherson & Jacobson walked us through the process with professional skills, in a timely manner and a great list of candidates."
Board Member, WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA
"Everything worked so well together. When you got done with one step, the next step almost fell right into place. I felt this worked well because of the number of candidates. We got positive feedback from the teachers and community. I would recommend this to any school district if they want to get the BEST person out there. I am very happy that I had the chance to work with McPherson & Jacobson on our superintendent search. Keep up the good work."
Board Member, KILLDEER, NORTH DAKOTA
"Very well organized; great ideas for us to use from the beginning to end."
Board Member, WEST POINT, NEBRASKA
"You made our superintendent search an encouraging experience. We as a board made an excellent decision in hiring your firm. Overall, this was a very positive experience."
Board Member, NORTHWOOD-KENSETT, IOWA
"Our board's first concern was that the community would feel involvement in the selection process. There were opportunities galore for community input. Proof of this is in the wide acceptance of the board's choice."
Board Member, BRYANT, ARKANSAS
"Professional; thorough; detailed; both consultants were invaluable to our board with their leadership skills. Our board could not have done as thorough of a job without their help and guidance. It was definitely dollars well spent."
Board Member, LOGAN VIEW, NEBRASKA
"The efficiency of the process allowed us to use our time in an effective manner so that we were not distracted by detail. I am convinced that the involvement of so many stakeholders made the process highly valid and removed uncertainties from the deliberations. The data-rich process allowed us to focus on salaries, etc. with a precision we could not have otherwise had."
Board Member, LAMONI, IOWA
"Your group saved board members many hours of searching, contacting, screening, not to mention recruiting."
Board Member, MIDWAY USD #433, KANSAS
"I liked the personal attention we received from the consultants. They were very helpful with their honesty and willingness to make sure every detail was covered. I felt as if these two consultants were genuine and caring."
Board Member, MORRILL, NEBRASKA
"Very professional and very involved. Very organized. Going into this process I did not look forward to this duty. You made it as painless as I could ever imagine, and actually made it easy for us with all your behind the scenes work. Thorough, far-reaching, and most helpful!!"
Board Member, WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA
"I wanted you to know that the interview process has been a very positive experience for me. Your firm developed a selection process bringing community members, students, and staff together in an open manner. I am pleased to be a finalist in this process."
Finalist Candidate, KANSAS
"Well organized, thorough, accommodating. We would never have found such an accomplished candidate to hire on our own."
Board Member, IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
"You did a good job of soliciting applicants and involving the board for only the selection of the best candidates."
Board Member, WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA
"You took so much of the time consuming legwork off our backs. Everything was so professional. We heard nothing but good comments from the patrons."
Board Member, SARGENT CENTRAL, NORTH DAKOTA
"Very professional. Timelines were met. Board members were always well informed. Bottom line, we hired an EXCELLENT SUPERINTENDENT."
Board Member, TRI-COUNTY, NEBRASKA
"Your really knew and understood the district and our needs. You listened to our board and did what we asked. Prompt, efficient, organized."
Board Member, WILBER-CLATONIA, NEBRASKA
"The candidates they gave us all were suited for our district. They had done their homework on each one. If we had questions they seemed to have the answers for us, and if they didn't they found out for us."
Board Member, HOLTON, KANSAS
"Would certainly recommend this firm to any board conducting a superintendent search."
Board Member, MOREHOUSE PARISH, LOUISIANA
They took all the detailed work, background checks, and all other issues and let us just interview and do the job we needed to do.
JoyLynn Roberts--Marysville USD 364, KS
[The consultants] had a very solid understanding of our criteria and did a great job of recruiting top notch candidates.
Joesphine Posti--Mt. Lebanon School District, PA
I think that McPherson & Jacobson guided the board and encouraged us to focus on core attributes we wanted to see.
Board Member--Central Daupin School District, PA
[Community input meetings] couldn't have been ANY better! Our community praised the process from every rooftop. Stakeholder input may well have been a bridge between school board and community. Worth every dime!
Anne Luckinbill--Culpeper County Schools, VA
You guys were awesome! The amount of work was only exceeded by your professionalism and expertise. We couldn't be happier with the process. Thank you very much for a job well done!
Aaron Owada--North Thurson Schools, WA
You do all the leg work, which allows us more time to carefully consider all applicants.
Amy Hansen--Blair Community Schools, NE
[Your service] was very helpful. Lots of work needed to be done. Your service was very professional.
Julie LeVan--Tea School District, SD
Thanks! I don't think the board would have been able to complete this important search on our own! McPherson & Jacobson was great to work with.
Betsy Justis--Bettendorf, IA
The vetting of candidates was worth the cost alone. This invaluable service coupled with the network of McPherson & Jacobson made the difference.
Andy Sullivan--Lisbon, IA
We would not have been able to do as thorough a job if we had not used this service.
Marrietta Jerome--Blytheville, AR
Took a lot of burden off board to do background checks and streamlined the process. Made our job easy.
Danna Schneider--Clarksville, AR
Your services were great. Took a lot of second guessing out of the process. Kept us on track.
Betty Temple--Marysville USD 364, KS
You did all of the hard work for us. Having a small list of recommended candidates to sift through was much easier than 23!
Jada Ackerman--Marysville USD 364, KS
Worth every penny spent for the service.
You did a timely, efficient and in depth job for us. It presented a sense of professionalism that we would not have been able to do.
Pat Manues--Eagle Grove CSD, IA
Excellence and professionalism! Very enjoyable experience
Charlie Bray--Eagle Grove CSD, IA
Provided quality candidates. Allowed board to make decisions without pushing towards one preferred candidate.
Faith Ann Stipanovich--Mt. Lebanon Schools, PA
You helped us through one of the most important decisions that a school board makes. Through all phases you made our jobs easy. You made us, the board feel relaxed and confident in the process as well as all the other groups that participated.
Keith Muehlenthaler--North Polk CSD, IA
Thorough checks on each candidate. Did the time consuming tasks to aid in the selection process. Gave good assessments of candidates.
Phillip Brick--Marion, AR
The firm--through its very professional consultants--did an excellent job for our school district in the selection of our new superintendent.
Chuck Namit--North Thruston Schools, WA
Very professional. We were late in the season and we still had several good candidates. You kept the search going fast and efficient, but still did a quality search.
Jerry Korte--Lakeview Schools, Columbus, NE
After working with your consulting firm--I would never go through hiring a superintendent without you--your company is a driving force to finding a key fit to a district's needs.
Laura Schafer--Greene CSD, IA
[The consultants] experience saved us immeasurable time and saved us from having to "learn" the process needed to effectively seek out a good candidate.
Peg Glover--Burke School District, SD
McPherson & Jacobson made a very stressful situation as easy and pleasant as anyone could ask for! I praise your services and would recommend your firm to EVERY school going through this.
Rhonda Edeker--Allison-Bristow CSD, IA
It removed the board members from finding the top candidates, which took outside pressure away. The time spent checking backgrounds was invaluable.
Board Member--Gurdon, AR
The professional way things were handled all the way to the board's meetings to the interview. They [the consultants] actually made it fun.
Tim Mueller--Lakeview Schools, Columbus, NE
Best thing we did was use your service.
Kaylene Marts--Bonesteel-Fairfax Schools, SD
Worth the money.
Dennis Breon--Winfield-Mt. Union CSD, IA
Money well spent. We would never had the proper amount of time to do this search on our own. I would recommend this service to any school district.
John Siel--Franklin, NE
You took on much of the headache. I wish we had used your service a year ago!
Bonnie Anderson--Oelrichs, SD
Helped us through a difficult process in an efficient manner.
Jill Sunneberg--Pawnee City, NE
Treated us as though our search was the most important. Which it was as far as we were concerned. Thanks.
David Prasil--Lisbon CSD, IA
Both consultants had a good grasp of our community and I feel it was a big help to all of us.
Paul Castro--Bettendorf CSD, IA
Very organized, professional and listened to board and community input--helped us through a difficult time.
Rich Brandon--Laurel Concord Schools, NE
I most liked how every aspect of our school and community was involved. The interviews were given by our kids, administrators, teachers and staff, and the board. When we made our decision, it was a decision made by our whole "family" as we call our town. We heard great comments from our applicants as well.
Terri Jones--Murray CSD, IA
Your service is very well organized and professional. The consultants were informative, experienced, and personable.
Lisa Hunzeker--Pawnee City, NE
I was very pleased with the overall quality of your service. You brought us great candidates and I believe we have made a great choice. The involvement of the community will help us in supporting our decision.
Carol Brown--Wynne, AR
You worked above board, your had options, you weren't scripted.
Doug Batcheller--Sioux City, IA
I liked the fact that each candidate met with kids-staff-community members as part of the process. All the legwork we didn't have to do.
Lori Janicke--Cheylin, KS
Very professional and well organized.
Keith Jones--St. John the Baptist Parish Schools, LA
[McPherson & Jacobson] covered the ground we would not have had time to do as a board.
Board Member--Washburn, ND
You're easy going and fun to work with!
Brucie Rapoport--Radnor Township Schools, PA
You have an established network of people and resources. Once posted, the selection process took place in a timely manner.
Ray Richards--ESU #13, NE
We are all very busy with our day to lives/jobs and could never have done this job that well! Totally liked the program with all the different support groups; got everyone involved and also gave us a clearer picture of the candidates.
Joell Bieber--Bowdle, SD
Very professional, responsive and empathetic. It was a smooth, enjoyable process.
Sheri Howe--Fremont County Dist. 2, WY
This is one of the best processes we as a board have done.
Carolyn Erickson--Arlington, WA
From start to finish our whole process was excellent. Very impressed with the structure you have in place. It really flowed nicely.
Paul Johnson--Kittitas, WA
I liked the smooth flow of the process. I was pleased overall.
Bryan Delozier--Elkins, AR
Professional, experienced, organized. Made a potentially messy/time consuming procedure clean and efficient.
Jerry Sires--Dunkerton, IA
I thought everything was first class from Day 1. You put together a very professional package and followed through.
Jay Merryman--Marshalltown, IA
Very organized and the process flowed very well. Overall the service was excellent.
Brad Sheldon--Washburn, ND
All people were very grateful for getting the chance to have an input on who the board would choose for superintendent.
Kenneth Schuh--Bowdle, SD
I like the involvement of the community, teachers, staff, etc.--everyone really felt they had a say in our decision.
Kathy Roggenbuck--Grant-Deuel, SD
I would recommend you in a heartbeat!
Carolyn Erickson--Arlington, WA
Committed to our search and our needs.
Connie Coleman-Lacadie--Clover Park, WA
Took a great burden off the board and district.
Steve Adler--Kittitas, WA
Your ability to take what seemed an overwhelming task and break it into manageable parts.
Carol Heymsfield--Elkins, AR
Great recruitment.
John Meyers--Sioux City, IA
From the first contact, we were impressed with the professional, timely, knowledgeable way in which our search was conducted. I would highly recommend McPherson & Jacobson to other schools.
Kay Beach--Marshalltown, IA
I like the amount of research that was put into each candidate...I loved the fact that the community, students, faculty, and all were involved. They all had good reviews and found most of the same qualities in each candidate as other groups and the school board did! It made our decision easier with input!
Janel Brandt--Bowdle, SD
Very professional; all activities were transparent.
Glenn Shepherd--Forrest City, AR
You guys were great and we are so glad we hired you.
Mike Pennington--Drew Central, AR
I enjoyed the process very much and feel like we got the best candidate within our time frame.
Patrick Connelly--Centura, NE
Freed the board from doing a lot of the time consuming and mundane work.
Tim Healy--Mill Creek Valley, KS
I felt you did an outstanding job bringing quality candidates to us. I thought you were very professional and did an outstanding job helping us through the hiring. Thank you.
Diane Blakley--Rochester, MN
Your firm did an excellent job of assessing our needs, and really understanding our district. The people we worked with were professional, yet able to quickly establish a rapport with our board. You also did an exceptional job of establishing our focus groups.
Gale Delphia--East Grand, CO
Took the load off of the board. We would not have been able to get the job done without McPherson & Jacobson.
Gary Mussman--Meridian, NE
Your services took a large part of the burden off our shoulders. Your services kept us organized, timely, and "legal."
Carol Viar--Southeast of Saline, KS
"No stone was left unturned. We never could have gained access to the amount of input we received had we not gone with the McPherson & Jacobson process."
Dr. Paul W. Hance--Batesville, AR
"Worth every cent and then some. A fee structure that is based on school population is more than fair."
Dr. Paul W. Hance--Batesville, AR
"The consultants were extremely professional and very well organized. Both were very personable and with extensive background and expertise provided the Board of Education with invaluable assistance during the search process."
Mike Goos--Columbus, NE
"Very satisfied with the results we received. This process would be very difficult for a small school to do on its own."
Chris Cerveny--Wilber Clatonia, NE
"The consultants were so on target with our mission. They were organized and efficient. We were under a bit of a time crunch, and the process went beautifully."
Marcia Mahon--Columbus, NE
"Excellent reference checks and comments. Your process eliminates any local opinions and favorites, and focuses specifically on criteria set by the board."
Robert Nelson--Mt. Home, AR
"Complete package"
Phillip Hascall-Atlantic, IA
"Your experience and connections gave us access to a well-qualified pool of applicants; and also insight into how those candidates would fit with our district."
Board member--Allentown, PA
"You can't put a price on the excellent service we received."
Marueen Baker--Rainier, WA
"In this day and age, I don't know how a school board could hire such an important position without the help of professionals like you have provided. The time factor alone would be prohibitive, for a board, to do such a thorough job."
Vicki Daniels--Chehalis, WA
"Professional service and leadership throughout the hiring process."
Bob Barclift--Tumwater, WA
"I felt you were very professional and listened to the district's needs"
Sherri Frizzell--Chewelah, WA
"Your work soliciting all ages and backgrounds [for input] was remarkable."
