Sterling Martin Associates is a national, independent executive search firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with professional staff and consultants located in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Orange County, CA; and New York City. Sterling Martin Associates combines the national reach and access of larger search firms with an innovative, personalized, and practical approach to executive search. Sterling Martin's consultants have extensive experience stemming from the largest global firms as well as boutique search firms. Importantly, we have also held executive management roles in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Our partners and consultants are volunteers who serve a wide range of nonprofit and for-profit governing boards. This combination of hands-on executive experience, executive search expertise, governance, and corporate background provides a deep understanding of the issues and challenges faced in recruiting senior executives.