About the firm
RH Perry & Associates is one of the most experienced and successful executive search firms in the country. The firm’s primary focus is to assist institutions of higher education in the identification and selection of their leadership.
Established in 1974 by Robert H. Perry, the firm is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. The company's consultants maintain offices in Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Washington and Washington, D.C.
RH Perry offers excellent credentials and experience in executive searches, having successfully completed nearly 1,100. The firm’s higher education practice consists of senior-level executives with a well-balanced mix of college and university presidential and senior administrative experience and executive search expertise. RH Perry conducts its search practice with two-consultant teams supported by dedicated senior associates and staff.
RH Perry has extensive experience with community and technical college searches, having completed 105 assignments since 2010, including 57 presidential or chancellor replacements. They have also led 13 presidential searches for SUNY community colleges and are familiar with SUNY protocols, working closely with the Chancellor’s office.