For over 28 years, Ted Ford Webb has been a trusted partner for hundreds of public and not-for-profit organizations that seek to hire exceptional chief executives. As the principal of Ford Webb Associates, an executive search firm with a focus on executive leadership, he has led over 300 searches for international, national, regional, community-based, and grassroots organizations, as well as for cabinet officers for 60 governors and many major city mayors.His philosophy of hiring emphasizes finding the right match over the right credentials, based on a holistic understanding of the agency's real needs, challenges, and goals. He has recruited leaders for diverse sectors, such as social justice, education, health care, policy, and philanthropy. Some of his recent clients include the Acumen Fund, American Civil Liberties Union, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Vermont Law School. He is also a frequent contributor to publications such as Nonprofit Quarterly and National Governors' Association, where he shares his insights and stories on executive transitions and organizational development.