ROPELLA - Key Persons


Andrew N. Liveris

Job Titles:
  • Chemical Ind. Advisor

Big Swift - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO

Brian Moore

Job Titles:
  • Client Partner
  • VP, Client Partner

Brittany Louhier

Job Titles:
  • Creative Manager

Bus. Dev

Job Titles:
  • ADVISOR / Founder & Chairman, Executive
  • Bus. Dev. Advisor

Chas Eggert

Job Titles:
  • Chemical Ind. Advisor

Christian Hogue - CCO

Job Titles:
  • CCO
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Chief Commercial Officer ( CCO ) for Ropella 360
Christian Hogue is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Ropella 360. He has played a formative role in reshaping how Ropella 360 engages with new industry partners. Christian's enthusiasm about living Ropella 360's core values is seen both in his interactions with industry partners and office colleagues. As a business development leader, Christian actively promotes company culture through organized sports and extracurricular activities. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of West Florida (UWF), Christian is also completing a Master of Business Administration degree from UWF. In his downtime, Christian enjoys spending time fishing and diving in the Gulf of Mexico.

Colby Schrieber

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Client Partnership Development

Elise Brassell

Job Titles:
  • Campaign Coordinator

Elise Chowdhry

Job Titles:
  • Hogan Advisor / Founder and Managing Principal

Eric Krause - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
As Ropella's COO, Eric Krause actively develops organizational strategies that provide clients with best-in-class service and results. Eric is passionate about driving a company's sustainability and growth through cultural and personality assessments. Eric quickly rose through the ranks at Ropella, starting as an Executive Search Consultant, transitioning to Client Partner, and now serves as President. He holds an MBA from the University of West Florida, is certified in Hogan Assessment's Advanced course, and graduated from Cornell University's Advanced Program for Executive Search and Leadership Consulting. Eric is married with two children and spends most of his time with family when not in the office. He enjoys listening to audiobooks, spending time outdoors and is an avid University of Florida athletics fan.

General Charles A. Horner

Job Titles:
  • Aerospace & Space Exploration Advisor

Harper Newlan

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Client Partnership Development

Harry Green

Job Titles:
  • CEO of the Grow America Foundation, Interviews

J. Nevin Shaffer

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • Legal Advisor

Jamie Nemith

Job Titles:
  • VP, Client Partnership Development

Jane Parkin

Job Titles:
  • Executive Search Consultant

Jared Middleton

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Client Partnership Developmen

Jeff Christian

Job Titles:
  • Subject Matter Expert Advisor

Jeff Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Advisor / Executive Managing Director, CDI Global B.V.

Justin Roff Marsh

Job Titles:
  • Sales Process Advisor / Founder, Ballistix

Kate Chasey

Job Titles:
  • Associate, Client Partnership Developmen

Kelley Chunn

Job Titles:
  • Executive Search Consultant

Kimberly Griffith

Job Titles:
  • Admin Support
"If it goes bad, I did it. If it goes semi-good, we

Monica Hatch

Job Titles:
  • Client Partner
  • Client Partner Coordinator

Parris Allaire

Job Titles:
  • Executive Search Consultant

Patrick B. Ropella - Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Founder
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Founder and Chairman of Ropella 360
Patrick Ropella is the Founder and Chairman of Ropella 360. Under his leadership, Ropella has transformed into a leading global executive search firm that has revolutionized recruiting through the propriety SMART Search System SM, providing organizations with unparalleled quality and precise hiring results. Patrick has more than 35 years of experience in executive search across many industry sectors, including C-suite and Board level, PE (and VC) backed firms, and family office investors. He places candidates that are "best-fit" and ready to drive maximum impact. Ropella 360 clients include the following: Origin Materials, General Electric, DOW, BASF, Georgia Pacific, SONY, Nike, Clorox, Pfizer, PPG, Revlon, Baxter Labs, TE Connectivity Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Shell, Sherwin Williams, and many more. Patrick is the author of The Right Hire, which gives proven principles and strategies to identify, attract, motivate, and measure talent in any field. He writes regular content that focuses on best hiring practices, recognizing high-impact leadership, and career transition. His C-suite and investor insights are featured in a long list of industry publications worldwide.

Paul "Bear" Bryant

Job Titles:
  • Head Coach of the

Rhonda Wiseman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Search Consultant

Richard Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Family Office Advisor / CEO & Founder, Family Office Club

Rick Scott

Job Titles:
  • Florida Governor

Robbie Ropella - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Recruiter
Robbie Ropella started as a recruiter and has since been promoted to be the Ropella Group's CEO. Robbie's motivation is the satisfaction she experiences from finding a perfect match for her clients and helping them grow their great companies. While also demonstrating problem-solving and critical thinking, her leadership embodies servant leadership. Robbie's spirit to consistently provide help and support to her team fosters an effective work environment. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Robbie has continued to successfully market top talent to her clients and help companies improve their teams. As the economy improves, Robbie continues to develop her executive search team and has experienced tremendous growth for the past three years. Robbie now enjoys traveling extensively with her husband Patrick. Whether she attends conferences, enjoys trade shows, or visits her clients' headquarters, Robbie embodies the heart of the Ropella Group through her passion for building and cultivating relationships with people. Robbie is a grandmother of five and enjoys martial arts, jet skiing, wallyball, golf, kayaking, and nearly anything sports-related.

Samantha Burris

Job Titles:
  • Client Partner
  • VP, Client Partner

Sarah Unser

Job Titles:
  • Business Administration Manager

Steve Riggs

Job Titles:
  • Tax Advisor / Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Verne Harnish

Job Titles:
  • Subject Matter Expert Advisor
  • CEO COACH / CEO, Scaling Up

Walker O'Connor

Job Titles:
  • VP, Client Partnership Development