For more than 35 years Jim Gunlock has built successful consulting relationships as an executive search professional, serving publicly and privately held clients in various industries. In 2009 he re-established his executive search practice in the Seattle area following three years with the L.W. Foote Company in Bellevue, Washington. As a Principal with that firm, he completed retained executive search assignments for leadership positions for privately-held companies as well as not-for-profit organizations. In addition, he serves a diverse group of small to mid-sized, closely-held clients that require professionally managed assistance identifying and selecting effective leaders.
Prior to joining L.W. Foote Company in 2006, Jim spent three years as the Director of International Marketing with FasTracKids International Ltd, a Colorado-based franchisor of educational enrichment programs for young children. He traveled extensively through Asia, the Arabian Gulf region, and Western Europe. He played a key role in establishing franchises and securing area development rights in the U.S., Japan, India, and Turkey.
Previously, Jim operated Gunlock Associates, Inc., conducting retained executive search in Denver, Colorado for 11 years. Earlier, he spent five years as a Partner in the Executive Search Practice of the global consulting firm A T Kearney in their Denver office and three prior years as a Managing Associate with the National Energy Search Practice of Korn Ferry International in the Houston, Texas office.
Jim holds a BA degree from Cedarville University and an MA degree from Bowling Green State University, in Ohio. Married for more than 45 years, he and his wife Elizabeth have four adult children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys sailing, hiking, and traveling.
Throughout his professional career, Jim has given his time to civic groups and various non-profit organizations. He served nine years on the Board of Trustees of Colorado Christian University, a private, four-year institution in Lakewood, Colorado. He served on the Board of ISOEL, the International School of Entrepreneurial Leadership, a Seattle-based not-for-profit organization engaged in business and entrepreneurial education in central India. He also served on the Board of Directors of Helping Hands International in Bothell, Washington, and the national board of Youth for Christ USA in Denver, Colorado.
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