Witt/Kieffer
Oak Brook, US · Founded 1969 · Delaware corporation · 447 employees on LinkedIn
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Founders & leadership
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Charles W.B. WardellExecutive
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Oliver B. TomlininSenior PartnerOliver Tomlin is a senior partner at Witt/Kieffer specializing in executive recruitment for healthcare systems, universities, and nonprofits. He previously served as president and CEO of a regional healthcare company and held a director-level position in worldwide marketing at an international pharmaceutical firm.
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Kimberly Smith CharetteExecutive
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Paul W. BohneinManaging Partner & Practice Leader, HealthcarePaul W. Bohne is a Managing Partner at Witt/Kieffer who specializes in executive search and leadership consulting for healthcare organizations. He joined the firm in 1994 following prior roles with a U.S. Congressional office and the U.S. Public Health Service, where he supported recruitment efforts for underserved communities.
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James U. KinginSenior Partner, Board Search Practice LeaderJames U. King is an executive officer at Witt/Kieffer, an executive search firm. He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Texas Christian University and has worked in executive recruiting and healthcare recruiting.
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Jena E. AbernathyinManaging Partner, Board Services2011–2018Jena Abernathy is a director at Witt/Kieffer with over 25 years in senior executive management across finance, manufacturing, and healthcare services. She specializes in executive search and organizational advisory, focusing on C-suite and board-level placements across Fortune 100 companies, healthcare systems, and other large organizations.
Board
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Edward GrierBoard director
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David MathesonBoard director
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Sally D DelBeccaroBoard director
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Lawrence Thomas RichardsBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.6M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$231.7KraisedDec 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$231.7KraisedDec 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rachel PolhemusDirector
- Donna PadillaDirector
- Thomas QuinnDirector
- Andrew ChastainExecutive Officer
- Elaina Spitaels GenserDirector
- James KingDirector
- David MathesonDirector
- Lawrence RichardsDirector
- Edward GrierDirector
- Sally DelBeccaroDirector
- Offering amount
- $231.7K
- Amount sold
- $231.7K
- Minimum investment
- $231.7K
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$419.9KraisedNov 2018 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$419.9KraisedNov 2018 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David MathesonDirector
- Elaina Spitaels GenserDirector
- Andrew Paul ChastainExecutive Officer
- Thomas QuinnDirector
- Oliver TomlinDirector
- Sally DelBeccaroDirector
- James KingDirector
- Rachel PolhemusDirector
- Lawrence RichardsDirector
- Edward GrierDirector
- Offering amount
- $419.9K
- Amount sold
- $419.9K
- Minimum investment
- $209.9K
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$575.5KraisedDec 2017 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$575.5KraisedDec 2017 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James U. KingExecutive Officer
- David MathesonExecutive Officer
- Sally D. DelBeccaroDirector
- Kimberly Smith CharetteExecutive Officer
- Rachel B. PolhemusDirector
- Oliver B. TomlinExecutive Officer
- Elaina Spitaels GenserDirector
- Lawrence Thomas RichardsDirector
- Andrew Paul ChastainExecutive Officer
- Thomas QuinnDirector
- Edward GrierDirector
- Offering amount
- $575.5K
- Amount sold
- $575.5K
- Minimum investment
- $191.8K
- First sale
- Dec 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$360.3KraisedDec 2016 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$360.3KraisedDec 2016 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Edward GrierDirector
- Charles W.B. WardellExecutive Officer
- David MathesonDirector
- Sally D DelBeccaroDirector
- Oliver B. TomlinDirector
- Kimberly Smith CharetteExecutive Officer
- Paul W. BohneExecutive Officer
- James U. KingExecutive Officer
- Jena E. AbernathyDirector
- Lawrence Thomas RichardsDirector
- Offering amount
- $360.3K
- Amount sold
- $360.3K
- Minimum investment
- $180.1K
- First sale
- Dec 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much funding has Witt/Kieffer raised?
- Witt/Kieffer has disclosed $1.6M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Witt/Kieffer headquartered?
- Witt/Kieffer is headquartered in Oak Brook, US.

