DMA Selects The Buffkin Group to Execute CEO Search

March 10, 2010 — The Buffkin Group possess a rich knowledge of the direct marketing and digital community, as well as an in-depth understanding of what this search will require from an evolutionary standpoint.

Kelly B. Browning, DMA’s search committee chairman stated, “After a thorough selection process, we are delighted to have selected The Buffkin Group. They are a firm that is in tune with our transformative thinking; and will roll up their sleeves to find and present our committee with the best range of candidates to select from. Their proven process, reputation, and search experience were all key criteria during the selection process.”

DMA Board Chairman Eugene Raitt added, “We also believe that The Buffkin Group has the network and contacts within the marketing community to focus the search in that arena while covering the association marketplace to ensure that exceptional candidates in that space are properly vetted and considered. The new DMA President & CEO will need a comprehensive understanding of the association marketplace; a deep knowledge of direct marketing practices; management skills; visibility within the industry; and outstanding credentials across a wide range of traditional and new media, particularly digital and social channels. Their understanding of direct marketing practices and grasp of direct marketing’s impact on the US economy are critical.”

All interested parties are asked to email their resume or referrals to dma@thebuffkingroup.com.

About The Buffkin Group

The Buffkin Group is a national executive search and consulting firm with offices in New York, Nashville and Stamford. The firm serves five industry verticals: Marketing Services, Healthcare, Media/Publishing, Technology and Nonprofit. Successful search and consulting assignments have been completed in privately-held and publicly-traded organizations at the board, executive and senior levels. The firm is an accredited member of the Association of Executive Search Consultants.

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