Atlantic Research Partners & Jim Huge Associates Unite

CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Atlantic Research Partners and Jim Huge & Associates announced late yesterday that they have wholly joined forces to maximize seamless delivery of the intensive executive services to schools and school leaders, for which each has received critical recognition.  After conducting numerous school superintendent and other talent searches, and organizational improvement projects in hundreds of school districts across the US and internationally, Jim Huge is now a driving force within the combined organization.

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In a statement to the merged teams, Atlantic's Chief Executive, Joseph Wise said, "It is an immense honor for us to join forces with my mentor, Jim Huge—one of the education profession's most accomplished and respected developers of school executives."

The newly combined organization will provide more research-based, and keenly targeted searches for school boards, and other hiring leaders including school superintendent, CEO, other chief-level positions as well as school principals and other purposeful and effective leaders.  Atlantic's Executive Search team will be headed by accomplished school system veteran, Dale Robbins, and will link to the Firm's professional development initiatives including the National Superintendents Academy and its customized district leadership academies and technical assistance projects.  Jim Huge's assessment, "The opportunity to join forces with Joey Wise and his talented team is truly exciting. This is a powerful merger as the capacities of two deeply committed teams come together to make an even greater difference on behalf of students and educators through the preparation, placement, and support of school system leaders.  Joey's passion for learning, intellect and boundless energy will lead all of us in creating innovative and powerful new methods of service for all of our clients."

Chicago-based Atlantic Research Partners continues to work closely with multiple school districts, charter school networks, and philanthropic foundations nationwide.  Its co-founders David Sundstrom and Joseph Wise lead a team of more than 60 education experts—all deeply committed to the support and success of school leaders, boards, and partners in service to America's children.

Media Contact: Erin Hennessy, Atlantic Research Partners, 630-254-6774, [email protected]

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