American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Selects TCG for CHRO Search

BETHESDA, MD – American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has selected The Christopher Group to lead their Chief Human Resources Officer search. Founder and CEO, Tom Christopher, Recruiting Director, Jeff Wilbanks, and Senior Operations Manager, Matthew Duda are leading the search.

“We are truly honored to have been selected to lead the CHRO search for the largest pharmacist professional organization in the country,” says Tom Christopher.

ASHP represents pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory settings. The organization’s nearly 55,000 members include pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. For more than 75 years, ASHP has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety.

The Chief Human Resources Officer will be a key member of the ASHP Senior Leadership Team who serves as a strategic, innovative, proactive, and best-practice driven thought leader on all human resources-related, and talent acquisition and staff development matters for over 200 ASHP staff members. The CHRO will directly align the work of the Human Resources Office with the ASHP Strategic Plan, membership mission, vision, strategic business interests (domestic and international) that support ASHP and the members it serves.

“As our new Agile HR Solutions within Interim HR Leaders and Freelance Consultants continue to grow exponentially, targeted executive search is what put our firm on the map and where we continue to lead the industry,” says Tom. “Part of providing Agile HR Solutions to our clients for CHRO searches is the ability to navigate and flawlessly execute executive search assignments.”

Founded in 1998 by Thomas and Paula Christopher (former HR Executives with GE, Pepsi, Progressive Insurance, and Citigroup), The Christopher Group (TCG) has become one of the nation’s largest and most respected boutique HR Executive Search and Staffing Solutions firms. They have created a highly specialized organization, staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners, that utilize proprietary, scientific, and industry-leading systems, tools, and processes. As a result, 92% of all TCG searches are filled in the first two slates of candidates. With a client list that includes some of the world’s most respected companies across all industries and verticals, they are frequently asked, “What makes TCG so different and successful?”

“Our Technology, Systems, Tools, Processes, and HR Experienced Team provide a most precise and highly efficient service delivery model,” responds TCG Founder & CEO, Thomas Christopher. TCG conducts targeted searches of high performing/passive candidates, sourced from client requested companies/industries, all while completing extensive assessments and vetting to ensure an optimal fit.  From search commencement to the first day of employment, every TCG client and candidate will enjoy unparalleled, comprehensive, professional, scientific, and stress-eliminating executive search services to ensure the very best search experience.  In an industry-leading move, TCG backs all their work with full performance guarantees, in writing.