About
NEW VISION
Launched in 2018, Avoca Search offers a nimble and lean approach supported by experienced leadership with proven skills to effectively deliver complex executive search, interim leadership and related consulting.
CONNECTIONS
For over 20 years, Avoca founder and partner Brian McCartie has developed lasting relationships in healthcare. His background in physician search, executive search, interim leadership and multiple areas of healthcare consulting give Brian a knowledge base and reach that is unique. These areas of expertise are continually capitalized upon for Avoca client success.
DELIVERING QUALITY
Founder and partner Melissa McCartie brings 25+ years of classic and proven executive search skills in large and boutique firms to Avoca. Her career has focused on communication, project management and time sensitivity for her clients as well as excellent candidate management. Melissa’s unique understanding and interest in emotional intelligence allows Avoca to identify top talent and fit.
"I have worked with executive search firms as both a client and candidate for retained searches. My experience with Avoca Search was truly the best in my career. They are thoughtful and deliberate in their approach, spending a tremendous amount of time and effort learning about the client they are representing as well as the candidates they source. I would highly recommend using Avoca for an executive search."
– Cynthia F, CFO
Our Philosophy
Avoca believes that assessing the Emotional Quotient (EQ) of candidates is vital to placing the talent most likely to thrive.
Our internal culture is focused, nimble, lean, and positive. Avoca continually trains and maximizes individual talent to deliver the highest quality service to our clients. We believe it is vital to have, support, and retain the best talent to find the best talent. In our experience, creating alignment with clients produces success.
Key Placements in 2023:
10 inpatient throughput consultants across multiple management levels for a large healthcare consulting firm
VPHR for a FQHC-LA in the Northeast
System CMO-PAC for 20-hospital system in the Midwest