About Us

Message From the President

Over its 25+ years of executive search, Criterion has placed hundreds of candidates in a variety of organizations, both in Philadelphia and across the nation. But one common thread links all of our successful placements – my personal involvement and oversight.

When you work with Criterion, you work with me personally.

Unlike large global search firms, where work often drifts down to junior staff, every step of the search process at Criterion is managed by me. Supported by a handpicked staff of three, I lead every aspect of every search. We have intentionally remained a boutique firm – with integrity and excellence as our guiding principles – so that we can give our full time and attention to each search assignment.

We start by listening to you. Whether you’re an employer seeking to fill a position or a candidate considering a career move, it all begins with you. Asking smart questions and listening carefully to responses allows us to build a complete profile of the role to be filled and a deep understanding of a candidate’s qualifications as well as their motivations and aspirations.

Beth Hare

President and Founder

Our Team

Beth Hare

President and Founder

Marni Murphy

Manager, Research and Administration

Edith M. Penn, Esq. (Edy)

Consultant

Debbie Bornholdt

Consultant