At TalentRise, we’re committed to recruiting and developing people-centered leaders who can make a meaningful impact. This mission was powerfully demonstrated when our President, Pete Petrella, participated as a key panelist in the inaugural “Voices of Vision” event, a collaborative initiative between Aleron Group and The Buffalo News focused on cultivating the next generation of […]

TalentRise, a leading executive search and leadership coaching and development firm, has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s prestigious Private Equity Recruiting POWER 100 list for 2025. This recognition highlights TalentRise’s expertise in providing top-tier executive search services to the private equity sector.   The POWER 100 list, compiled annually by Hunt Scanlon Media, showcases the most […]

TalentRise announced today that Peter Petrella has been named President, effective October 1, 2024. As President, Petrella will oversee company strategy, drive growth initiatives, and enhance TalentRise’s service offerings to meet the evolving needs of their diverse client base. Petrella will spearhead the development of innovative talent acquisition solutions and leadership programs that align with […]

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, a nonprofit that mobilizes the goodwill and resources of the community so everyone can thrive, is beginning its search for a new Chief Operating Officer. The COO will work closely with the president & CEO to carry out United Way’s vision and strategy. This individual will […]

TalentRise has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Top American Executive Search Firms for 2024. The guide includes the best and most sought after executive search partners, industry trends, and guidance to corporate and organizational talent leaders on which firms to partner with for success.  “TalentRise is proud to be a trusted partner for so many […]

Nonprofit Begins Search for New President and CEO  Buffalo, N.Y. (March 26, 2024) – TechBuffalo, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology ecosystem in Western New York, today launched a nationwide search for its next president and chief executive officer, as part of a strategic leadership succession plan that is now […]

Buffalo, N.Y. (March 25, 2024) – The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site today announced Spencer Morgan, CFRE, as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. Morgan was selected following a comprehensive, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. “It is truly an honor to be joining the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site as […]

TalentRise announced today that Kristen Fox will lead its Coaching and Leadership Development Practice. As Practice Leader, Kristen will focus on expanding TalentRise’s coaching and leadership development offerings, including Fast Start Coaching and Mental Fitness for Leaders programming.  Kristen has served as a Talent Consultant and Leadership Coach for TalentRise since 2019. Most notably, Kristen […]

The YWCA of Western New York (“YWCA WNY”) announced Michelle Sawyers as its new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective April 1, 2024. Sawyers was selected following a rigorous, nationwide search led by executive search firm TalentRise. YWCA WNY announced in September 2023 that its current CEO, Jill Ann Robbins-Jabine, was preparing to retire after nearly […]