Case Study: Heights Libraries selects a new director with Organizational Architecture

Heights Libraries appoints new Director with Organizational Architecture after a 17-year transition

The Cleveland Heights–University Heights Public Library (Heights Libraries) needed to find a new Executive Director following the retirement of their long-serving leader. The Board of Trustees sought a partner with deep expertise in public library executive recruitment to ensure a transparent and inclusive search process. They selected Organizational Architecture to guide them through this critical executive search.

Organizational Architecture managed a thorough nationwide search, incorporating stakeholder and community input to identify a candidate aligned with the library's mission. The successful outcome was the appointment of an exceptional new Executive Director, Gale Koritansky, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Organizational Architecture's process provided the Board with confidence at every step, resulting in the selection of a proven leader positioned to advance the library's vital community role.

Cleveland Heights–University Heights Public Library (Heights Libraries)