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Lauryn Dubbert is the Marketing and Content Coordinator in Kansas City. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2025 with degrees in Marketing and Management. During her time at Benedictine, Lauryn developed a strong interest in brand strategy, digital media, and creative storytelling. Her involvement on the women’s basketball team and campus organization leadership roles helped […]

Suzanne Cox is the Director of Executive Recruiting and Team Lead at Cornerstone Executive Search. With a background in staffing and executive interim leadership services, Suzanne brings extensive experience recruiting for all management levels, including C-suite roles in the healthcare industry. Her expertise lies in placing executives within complex healthcare systems, academic medicine, higher education, […]

Blake Nearmyer is a Senior Executive Recruiter based in Kansas City. He combines a robust business acumen with a commitment to leadership and community service. A graduate of Benedictine College, Blake earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2018, where he developed a passion for strategic communication and business development. His professional journey began at […]

Kelly Kearney serves as Market President for Cornerstone Executive Search, where he leads retained executive search projects in Kansas City and across the Central Midwest region of the United States. Kelly specializes in recruiting C-suite, President, Vice President and Director-level positions for middle market, growth-oriented companies. He brings a strategic, innovative and relationship-driven approach to […]

Jennifer Heiman has been an essential part of Cornerstone Executive Search since its inception. Starting as Director of Finance, Jennifer’s expertise and dedication have driven her to become Vice President of Finance and Administration. Her strategic approach to finance and operations has been pivotal to Cornerstone’s growth, helping shape and implement best practices that support […]

Since 2006, Dan Heiman has owned and led Cornerstone Executive Search Kansas City. With over 20 years of experience in retained executive search, Dan specializes in recruiting and coaching Director to CEO-level leaders across a range of industries. Recently appointed Global President of Cornerstone International Group, he now partners with and supports 60 offices in […]

Grace Heiman is the Client Success Coordinator at Cornerstone Executive Search’s Kansas City office. She brings a unique background in client relations and behavioral insights to her work. A graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia, Grace holds degrees in Psychology and Anthropology, giving her a deep understanding of human behavior that she leverages […]