District Leadership Search Consultants LLC.
Experts in educational leadership search and consulting needs
Finding Leaders Who Belong—Not Just Leaders Who Apply.
Through a deeply customized, community-engaged process, District Leadership Search Consultants partners with Boards of Education and stakeholders to identify school leaders who refl ect your district’s culture, values, and future vision.
About Us
District Leadership Search Consultants is founded on the belief that providing students with a high-quality education must always come first. While many highly qualified candidates may be available for Superintendent and Superintendent cabinet positions, identifying the right leadership team for a specific district requires careful evaluation and a deep understanding of the community it serves.
District Leadership Search Consultants has evolved from the successful work of District Leadership Search Consultants, building upon decades of experience in educational leadership search while expanding and enhancing the scope of services we provide. This evolution reflects our commitment to meeting the changing needs of school districts and Boards of Education with greater depth, flexibility, and strategic support.
Our Team
Bob Freier
Bob Freier is the Founder and President of District Leadership Search Consultants and was previously the co-founder of District Wise Search Consultants. He has been recruiting and placing Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Principals for more than nineteen years, partnering closely with Boards of Education and school communities to identify and secure outstanding educational leaders.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Mark Kamberg
Mark Kamberg is an Associate with District Leadership Search Consultants and was previously part of the District Wise Search Consultants team. He brings more than three decades of experience in contract negotiations, conflict management, and relationship building as the owner of S. Kamberg & Company.
PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE
Hilary Grasso
Hilary Grasso is an Associate with District Leadership Search Consultants and was previously part of the District Wise Search Consultants team. She brings over fifteen years of experience as an education attorney, having served as counsel to public school districts, private schools, charter schools, and parents.
ASSOCIATE
Dr. Lorna Lewis is an Associate with District Leadership Search Consultants and was previously part of the District Wise Search Consultants team. She began her career as a physics and mathematics teacher and went on to serve in multiple senior leadership roles on Long Island, including Superintendent of Schools for the East Williston Union Free School District…
ASSOCIATEDr. Lorna Lewis
Areas of Focus
⮞ Superintendent of Schools
⮞ Deputy Superintendents
⮞ Central Office Staff
⮞ Executive Directors
⮞ Directors
⮞ Principals
⮞ Assistant Principals
Why District Leadership Search Consultants
⮞ Community-Centered Matching
⮞ Decades of Proven Governance Expertise
⮞ Multidisciplinary Strategic Support
⮞ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity
⮞ Support Beyond the Search