FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 April 2025
Contact: Veronica Blatt, Director of Corporate Communications
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E: vblatt@npaworldwide.com
NPAworldwide, the global recruitment network, announces the election of Patti Steen as Chair-Elect and Tim Lane as Secretary/Treasurer, along with the re-election of three directors to its Board. With leaders on multiple continents, the organization reaffirms its dedication to strategic growth, innovation, and fostering collaboration within its community of recruitment firms.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (USA)—NPAworldwide, the world’s leading recruitment community, has elected a new slate of representatives to its board of directors. The election was held during the group’s virtual annual owners meeting. Member-owners also voted to approve the group’s audited financial statements, confirm the actions of the Board of Directors and conduct other official business.
“I’m delighted to welcome our newly elected and returning Board members for 2025,” remarked NPAworldwide President Kerry Crockett, MBA, CPC, CAE, CMP Fellow, DES. “Their collective experience, dedication, and vision will continue to drive NPAworldwide’s growth, innovation, and commitment to our global community of recruiter firms. I look forward to working closely with this exceptional team as we build upon our legacy of collaboration and excellence.”
Patti Steen is the New Chair-Elect
NPAworldwide member-owners elected Patti Steen of The Pelsten Group in greater Seattle, Washington (USA) to a one-year term as Chair-Elect, which will automatically accede to a two-year term as Chair of the organization. Ms. Steen most recently served as Secretary/Treasurer and prior to that was a multi-term director and practice group leader.
Tim Lane is the new Secretary/Treasurer
Tim Lane of Park Lane Recruitment in Macclesfield, near Manchester (UK) was elected to a two-year term as Secretary/Treasurer. He previously served two terms as EMEA director and chair of the technology committee.
Three Directors Re-Elected
The following individuals were re-elected for a second two-year term:
- Phil Chappel, P. Chappel Associates (New York, New York, USA) – practice group director
- Patrick Long, Provision People (San Diego, California, USA) – director for the Americas
- Andrew Thoseby, 1st Executive (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) – director for Australia / New Zealand
The remaining officers and directors are Chair Pam Robison and directors Jenn Anderson, Melanie Johnson, and Parvathy Krishnan.
The NPAworldwide board of directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the member-owned global recruitment network. Each person on the board of directors also owns and operates a member recruitment firm.
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