Current
Assignments
Here is a list of our current assignments. We appreciate these organizations having the confidence in us to uncover their future leaders for these positions.
Executive Director, Ambulatory Surgical Network
Penn Medicine
With a mission to advance knowledge and improve health through patient care, research, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains the legacy of excellence, the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine) is launching a search for the Executive Director (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Network. Penn Medicine seeks an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and strategic leader to start a new ambulatory surgical center enterprise.
The new ED will report to Penn Medicine’s Chief Operating Officer and will:
- Provide leadership and the administration of operations for all Penn Medicine ambulatory surgical centers/facilities.
- Lead acquisitions and launch of new facilities to drive strategic growth within the Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions.
- Ensure alignment with Penn Medicine’s strategic and operational goals and priorities.
- Deliver consistent quality and cost-effective care and ensuring the patient experience is exceptional.
- Manage the financial performance of the ambulatory surgical centers along with reporting, implementing, and maintaining annual operating plans and budget.
The ED position is a compelling opportunity for a successful ambulatory surgical center executive to work at a world-class institution to start something new from scratch. With a proven history of developing relationships, exercising an entrepreneurial orientation, inspiring teams, and getting results, the new ED will be given the financial and human capital resources to be successful.
The salary will be based upon experience. Interested or know someone who might be? Please contact Danny Guerrero at 646 298-9525 or dguerrero@lincolnleadership.co.
For more information, take a look at the position description here.
Director of Regional Planning
Lehigh Valley
Planning Commission
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission seeks a leader to become the Director of Regional Planning.
Founded in 1961, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) serves as the official regional planning entity for the Lehigh Valley. The LVPC reviews all sub-division, land development and stormwater activity, municipal land use ordinances, and comprehensive plans on behalf of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. In addition, to these municipal review responsibilities, the LVPC sets the development direction for the region, from housing to businesses and infrastructure to schools. The Lehigh Valley is strategically located on the eastern border of Pennsylvania, north of the Philadelphia region and west of the New York-New Jersey metropolitan statistical area. The fastest growing region in the Commonwealth, the Lehigh Valley is known for a high quality of life, recreational and cultural amenities, as well as its variety of housing and communities from rural to urban.
Based in Allentown, the Director of Regional Planning oversees general oversight and management of the organization’s planning program. As a member of the executive team, the Director of Regional Planning oversees the coordination and implementation across the community, environmental and transportation planning and data management sections. The Director of Regional Planning also leads the funding and partnership interests of the Commission and is a key member in developing the strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in city or regional planning or a related field or equivalent experience; ten years of experience in planning, two of which shall include supervisory experience; five years’ experience in project management. The person must have excellent organizational and communication skills, an attention to detail, and an ability to manage competing priorities. The person must also have relevant experience managing staff. AICP certification or a related professional license is preferred. Valid driver’s license required. LVPC believes in the power of collaboration and connection and has a work from the office policy five days a week, and the salary is in the mid $100’s based upon experience.
LVPC has retained the services of Lincoln Leadership (www.lincolnleadership.co) to conduct this search. For those interested in the search or who want to recommend someone for the role in confidence, please contact Danny Guerrero, at 646 298-9525 or dguerrero@lincolnleadership.co. For those who are interested in the position, please send a current resume detailing relevant experience and educational credentials with a cover letter.
Chief Executive Officer
CJR
CJR, a thriving $30-miliion organization that offers a full continuum of care through a broad spectrum of residential, education, community, and home-based services at multiple sites across Connecticut, seeks a new CEO to provide creative leadership to propel the organization forward.
Founded in 1904 and COA-accredited since 1980, CJR has committed and passionate 300 employees who provide excellent care and support for over 2,500 individual and families. Well-managed financially with strong outcomes and well-governed, CRJ is poised to continue to support young people and their families to promote positive change and transform lives.
Charged with providing strong leadership, the next CEO will work with an excellent middle-management and senior management team, will partner with an engaged board, and will take advantage of CRJ’s strong financial position. Based in Litchfield, Connecticut, the CEO will need to set a strategic direction and to diversify revenue sources. We are looking for an accessible, open, and transparent individual with a broad social service background necessary to offer inspired leadership for CRJ and its clients.
For those interested in this search or who want to recommend someone for the role in confidence, please contact Andrew C. Wheeler and Danny Gurerrero or dguerrero@lincolnleadership.co. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; for best consideration, apply by December 1, 2025. Please include a letter expressing in detail your interest in the position, your qualifications, and how you are aligned with CJR’s mission and a current résumé. The expected start date is Spring 2026.
CJR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Chief Executive Officer
Crosspoint
Crosspoint is seeking a mission-driven, visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact.
Founded in 1963 and based in San Antonio, Crosspoint is a respected nonprofit providing transitional residential services, behavioral health programming, substance abuse recovery, and reintegration services for veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, and those experiencing homelessness or mental illness. Each year, Crosspoint serves over 1,400 individuals with a dedicated team of more than 100 employees across multiple locations.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will serve as the strategic and operational leader of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing Crosspoint’s mission, managing a $10.2 million budget, building meaningful partnerships, developing resources, leading a committed team, and elevating the visibility and impact of the organization.
The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in the nonprofit, behavioral health, or human services sectors, a passion for restorative and second-chance services, and a track record of strategic, operational, and fundraising success. Candidates should be compelling communicators and relationship-builders, with the ability to engage a broad array of internal and external stakeholders. Experience with government contracting and service delivery to justice-involved or marginalized populations is highly valued.
To apply or recommend a candidate in confidence, please contact Danny Guerrero Executive Recruiter, Lincoln Leadership at dguerrero@lincolnleadership.co or 646-298-9525. For best consideration, please apply by August 31, 2025.
To view the job description please click here.
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