Gary Daugherty is a senior vice president with Parker Executive Search. During his 10+ years as an executive search consultant, Gary has conducted more than 300 search assignments, many in the private sector. He works with corporations to successfully complete assignments at the executive level (CEO, COO, CFO, and president) and for senior-level positions in major functional

disciplines, including supply chain, engineering, finance, marketing, sales, and human resources. His practice also encompasses higher-education institutions, with substantial work in the University of Tennessee system, collegiate athletic searches, and global searches for multinational companies.

Having successfully served at the senior level in corporations for many years, both as a human resources executive and a general manager, Gary has a strategic advantage when relating to clients' needs. With his in-depth knowledge of the different functional roles in organizations, he is able to gain a thorough understanding of the specific requirements of the position, the organization's culture, and the type of candidate who would fit well. He finds it rewarding to play a role in bringing new leadership into corporations or higher-education institutions, knowing the impact it has on everyone who is involved in or affected by that organization.

He joined the team in May 1996 after serving as vice president of human resources for the greeting card division of Gibson Greetings Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Previously, Gary spent 18 years in senior-level human resources and general management positions with Aladdin Industries in Nashville, Tennessee. He also served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army.

Gary received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Through the years, he has been involved in such professional and civic organizations as Leadership Nashville, Junior Achievement, Students in Free Enterprise, and Inroads.

With his wife, Karen, Gary lives in Roswell, Georgia. They have two grown children. He enjoys spending time with his grandson and in the mountains.