Placing Interim Executives and Providing Transition Technical Support for Nonprofits Since 2002
Third Sector Company places interim executive directors (CEO, COO, Development) with purposeful and profound leadership continuity expertise to charitable organizations of all sizes and sectors, including associations, congregations and foundations.
Our Interim Executives Academy advances academic models in transition management through a 7-week program and continuing education opportunities. We elevate national standards of practice for the nonprofit sector through National Forums and research reports on interim leadership designed for board members, funders and regional/national organizations.
As a national resource center for the interim executive profession, Third Sector Company offers six technical assistance support services:
Interim Executive Placement when an organization faces a leadership transition, interim executives can be engaged to serve as a strategic, short-term leader until the permanent executive begins - Find an Interim
Certificate Education Programs, including the 7-week Interim Executives Academy program and National Forums featuring authors, researchers and practitioners - See Upcoming Events
Succession Planning Workshops to prepare before the next leadership transition as resource development by a nonprofit's staff and board of directors - Contact Our Leadership Specialists
The Interim Executives Billboard, the nation's only job listing service available to nonprofit organizations to advertise their interim executive positions directly to our 800 graduates - Contact Us to Learn More
A Structured Peer Advisor Program available to any engaged interim executive at work anywhere in the United States or Canada
Alumni Roundtables as a national network of local and special interest affinity groups
"TOP INTERIM PLACEMENT PROVIDER IN THE NATION 2026"
The recognition by Manage HR Magazine reflects over two decades of dedicated community leadership helping interim executives from a variety of backgrounds create intersectionality between the business models of nonprofit organizations with a methodical process for strategic transitional leadership.
Meet Our TEam
Jeff Wilcox(opens in new tab)
President & Chief Learning Curator
Seattle, Washington
Joan Baumgartner Brown(opens in new tab)
Chief Operating Officer
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Kristin Baur(opens in new tab)
Senior Program Coordinator - Interim Development Directors Academy
Gig Harbor, Washington
Randy Brinson(opens in new tab)
Senior Program Strategist – Leadership Succession Services
Seattle, Washington
Bonita Duncan(opens in new tab)
Senior Program Strategist - National United Way Interim Leadership Roundtable
Lebanon, New Jersey
Erin Rodenbiker(opens in new tab)
Senior Creative Strategist – Communications & Marketing
Copenhagen, Denmark
Erick Seelbach(opens in new tab)
Senior Program Strategist - Nonprofit Leadership Continuity Solutions - Pacific Northwest
Tacoma, Washington
Meet Our Interim Advisors & Academy Faculty
Kristin Barsness(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Tacoma, Washington
Keith Barsuhn(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Marietta, Georgia
Jan Cohen(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member Emeritus
San Carlos, California
Marc Haupert(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Los Angeles, California
Elaine Himelfarb(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
San Diego, California
Tim Kittleson(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Los Angeles, California
Kevin Lynch(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Joan McBride(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Santa Ana, California
David Nicole(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Terry Pottmeyer(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member Emeritus
Seattle, Washington
Karin Sabey(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Columbus, Ohio
Janet Schulman(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Los Angeles, California
Lindsay Shields(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Long Beach, California
Lovisa Stannow(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Los Angeles, California
Deborah Thompson(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Albuquerque, New Mexcio
Amy Wasser(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Bellevue, Washington
Heyward Watson(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
Seattle, Washington
Anne Wilson(opens in new tab)
Peer Advisor & Academy Faculty Member
San Francisco, California
Meet Our Interim of the Year
Rebecca Lane Named 2023 Nonprofit Interim Executive of the Year
Rebecca Lane has not only left her mark on environmental, educational, housing, business, justice, food, and health causes throughout the Pacific Northwest, her work has also demonstrated the impact of strategic leadership to nonprofits in transition. For outstanding contributions to the interim executive profession, Lane has been awarded Nonprofit Interim Executive of the Year by Third Sector Company.
