Meet the team
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Ed MoerbeManaging Director Ed has been in executive search since 1987 and was a founder of Stanton Chase International, establishing Stanton Chase Dallas in 1990. He has successfully completed numerous CEO and next level assignments, specializing in Industrial and Professional Service clients. His previous leadership experience includes being CEO of a publicly-held medical service company in Dallas, accomplishing a major turnaround as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MG Industries, as well as management and sales positions with Air Products. Ed earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University and an MBA degree from the University of Santa Clara. He serves on the Board of Regents for Concordia University Texas and on the Board of Advisers for POBLO of Texas. His prior board positions have included the Dallas Rotary Club, Prince of Peace Christian School, and Stanton Chase International. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Steve B. Watson Managing Director Steve had a successful management career in the technology industry before joining executive search in 1995. His business experience included being Chairman and CEO of a security products company, serving as Regional Director for Tandem Computers, and holding senior management positions at Burroughs Corporation. This extensive business management experience including serving on the Board of Micronyx, Inc., along with his successful search career, allows him to bring a unique perspective and added value to his clients. He focuses on serving domestic and international clients in all technology sectors and recruits for Board members and executive positions, as well as Chief Information Officers across industries. Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and his MBA from Southern Methodist University (SMU). He is active in the community and has served on numerous Boards for civic organizations. He is also active in several industry organizations including the Tech Titan Awards. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Carole CampbellDirector Carole has 25+ years experience in retained executive search. She specializes in the broadly defined health industry and in Latin America. Her early career focused on nursing clinical and administrative roles. She is an active civic and professional citizen, holding many board positions, including that of Secretary of the D.C. based Board of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. |
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Rick DavisDirector Rick has over 25 years of senior level executive search experience within the oil and gas industry and related financial services sectors. Prior to joining Stanton Chase in 2002, Rick operated his own search practice (Alliance Energy Services) for over seven years, assisting both U.S. and multi-national oil and gas clients with their management needs throughout North and South America, West Africa, Indonesia and the Middle East. Prior to establishing Alliance Energy, Rick spent 15 years with the executive search division of KPMG Peat Marwick, later known as Foster Partners. During his tenure with the firm, he served as the Managing Director for the Southwest Region with responsibility for up to six consultants in the KPMG Dallas and Houston offices providing recruiting services across a broad range of industries including energy, banking and financial services, hospitality, real estate and insurance. Rick graduated from Austin College with a B.A. degree in Business Administration and has worked with many civic and academic institutions including the Greater Dallas Planning Council, the University of Texas at Dallas Citizens Council and the University of North Texas Accounting Department. He is also a past board member of the Austin College National Alumni Association and past President of the school's "A" Association. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Nancy KeeneDirector Nancy handles assignments in the energy, industrial and technology sectors and is a sector leader for the firm’s focus in Construction & Building Materials. For more than 25 years, she has provided business advisory services to a blue-chip roster of clients ranging from venture capital-backed start-ups and private equity roll-ups to professional service firms and global, Fortune 500 companies. Before entering executive search, Nancy was a regional director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, overseeing business development and field operations in the Midwest and Southwest. For 13 years, she ran her own marketing consulting firm - leading initiatives for new companies, products and services. Previously, she was vice president of Keller-Crescent Co., an operating unit of American Standard, where she built one of the first technology marketing resources in the Southwest. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Nancy is a frequent speaker and widely quoted news source on talent and management trends. She has been included in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune and CFO Magazine. She is the director of the Dallas COO Forum, serves on the Board of Advisors for Texas Women Ventures Fund and is a member of the SMU Human Resources Roundtable. She is a co-founder of The MBA Edge career program for TCU’s Neeley School of Business. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Fred ReedDirector Fred Reed has enjoyed five plus years of executive search experience. His prior industry experience includes executive level positions in the hospitality industry with Hyatt, Clarion, and Holiday Inn and most recently with Renaissance by Marriott. Fred initially focused on serving clients in the hospitality industry, both domestically and internationally. His overall experience is that of a generalist, and includes serving industry sectors such as: manufacturing, mining and health care, in addition to hotel, airline catering and other hospitality-type companies. Of particular interest is Fred's successful and extensive experience in the wholesale pharmaceutical distribution industry. Fred performed his undergraduate work at Northern Michigan University with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Music. He is past-President of Rotary, a Paul Harris Fellow and a former Chamber of Commerce Vice President. Industry Practice Expertise:
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Roger C. ToneyDirector Roger has 16 years experience in executive search, preceded by 18 years experience in regional and national sales management in the healthcare industry. His executive searches have specialized in Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Healthcare. Specific searches have varied from regional and national sales and marketing management, Vice President - Critical Care Nursing, Director of Biotechnology to Director of Regulatory Affairs. Roger's management experience includes roles with Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Diagnostics, Smith Kline-Beckman, Systems Associates (HBOC) and M.S.A. Roger earned his B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College, served three years active military service, and later earned his M.B.A. from Bryant College. He has also been very active in school, community, church and professional organizations throughout his career. |
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Gary L. KneeDirector Gary Knee, a Director in the Dallas office, will specialize in the Manufacturing and Energy & Natural Resources market segments. Gary has an extensive 30+ year background in Human Resources with Enserch Corporation, Frito-Lay, Inc., Republic National Bank, Raytheon Company and Solar Contract Carpet, Inc. Prior to his executive search career, Gary had his own Human Resources consulting practice with clients including Hunt Petroleum Corporation, San Antonio Water System, Mueller, Inc., Kitty Hawk Air Cargo and National Energy Group. Gary holds a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University. He has been an active member of SHRM, Dallas HR, Dallas/Fort Worth HR Energy Group, Southwest Energy Group, Energy 27 Group and the Executive HR Roundtable of San Antonio. Gary's broad Human Resources management experience in multiple industries brings added value to his search practice. Industry Practice Expertise:
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