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Bret Dalton

Bret Dalton

Bret’s focus throughout his adult life has been leadership beginning with his days as a cadet at West Point and straight through to these last 13 years as a leading national executive search consultant for a vast array of clients.

His exceptional understanding of leadership and organizations combined with his clarity of insight, forthrightness, and uncompromising integrity have served his clients well as they rely on his counsel.

Professionally, Bret has recruited senior leaders for corporations, universities, and non-profits. In 2005, after 10 years of successful consulting, Bret founded Dalton Group, LLC.

Prior to establishing Dalton Group, LLC, Bret was recruited to join Bob Dingman in his boutique search firm in California. In 2000, as a Principal in that corporation, Bret began the process of establishing the firm's first out of state office in Colorado, which opened in 2002.

Before becoming a search consultant, Bret spent three years in strategic marketing developing new business and global alliances for RR Donnelley & Sons Company, a $6B world leader in printing and information distribution.

After graduating from West Point, Bret launched his professional career serving in the US Army. His service included command of US Forces around the world, and an assignment as an Associate Professor at West Point where he taught courses in leadership, motivation, and organizational dynamics. He also handled special assignments with the Office of the President of the United States, and in the development and integration of high technology applications for global information systems.

Additionally, Bret continues to learn and grow through his Board service. At present, he sits on Boards focused on promoting the cause of Christ around the world by developing indigenous leaders and through the use of creative media portraying a clear and simple explanation of the mystery of Christ.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Psychology
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point, New York

BOARD SERVICE
Association of Graduates (West Point)
Counsel & Capital
Development Associates International
Gegrapha
Stop and Think

Great encounter!
I am in Louisville this week teaching at Southern Seminary. One of my students is [a successful CEO candidate for one of your previous clients]... He is a great reference for your work.

Current Client

Global CEO Search
...Thanks to your efforts we not only found a Global CEO..., but the resulting merger of IBS and STL has positioned our organization to literally wrap our arms around the globe... Your strategic contacts gained over many years helped make this possible...

Mike Richards, Board Chairman

Prison Fellowship
...[Dalton Group] helped us significantly in building our leadership team at Prison Fellowship. [Their] work is critical to what is our most important resource: people.

Chuck Colson, Founder

National Institute for Learning Development
...Because you assessed the culture of our organization so well you were able to discern who would be a good fit. You were right—he is a spectacular fit...

Kathy Hopkins, Chief Executive

Prison Fellowship
I want to thank you for your support throughout this search process. From the beginning, you were willing to take a risk on a fellow academy grad...

Admiral Curt Kemp, USNA '72, Successful COO candidate

Crown Financial Ministries
We are thrilled with our start with our new COO. He is everything and more than we hoped.

Howard Dayton, Founder

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Pastors' Web Electioneering Attracts U.S. Reviews of Tax Exemptions
September 2, 2008
Churches have long been required to not stay clear of too much political involvement, but the popularity of the internet, YouTube, GodTube, etc. has made life far more public for churches and faith-based nonprofits. Click title above to read today's New York Times piece on the latest IRS issues...

White House Faith-Based Director Resigns
August 20, 2008
Jay Hein is the third Director of President Bush's White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. He was known for a strong problem-solving approach to the mission of that office. Read more about Jay and FBCI in a piece from The Roundtable on Religion and Social Welfare Policy by clicking on the title above...

The NFL a nonprofit?
August 11, 2008
Bet you had no idea that "the N.F.L. headquarters in New York has nonprofit status, akin to a chamber of commerce." Yep, it's true, and they consider the Commissioner as the only "key employee" for IRS 990 reporting. Click title above to check out the NY Times story...

8.27.08
The State of Leader Development?
In keeping with the theme of this season in our work--succession planning--Chief Learning Officer magazine is a good resource on leadership development. Earlier this year they published "Leadership Development in 2008". Research has led the author to define "six best practices common to highly successful leadership development initiatives." Click the title above to read more and to link to the full article...

8.4.08
Succession Planning: A never ending discussion that rarely takes root
As a firm, we are constantly engaged in the issue of succession planning and lately more so than normal. In 1946, Peter Drucker wrote Concept of the Corporation. What did he have to say about succession planning in this seminal work...

- Trans World Radio (TWR) (current)

- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)(current)

- WorldVenture (current)

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