Jamie Pratt
Managing Partner, Spano Pratt Executive Search
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
email jpratt@spanopratt.com
phone 414-283-9533
Jamie Pratt is a co-founder of Spano Pratt Executive Search and has cultivated and overseen the Non-Profit search practice of Spano Pratt for the past 20 years. Prior to founding Spano Pratt, Jamie spent ten years in senior level management and as a Vice President role for a talent acquisition firm. Jamie brings over 25 years as a human resource professional and holds a SPHR, a senior professional human resource certification, board governance certification, as well as a business degree in public administration.

Board Profile

In community service, Jamie has served on the boards of the Milwaukee Arthritis Foundation, Is the Past Board President and former board member for Professional Dimensions (two four-year terms), and Past President and former board member of the Mukwonago Education Foundation. Jamie is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Metro Milwaukee Human Resource Association, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Professional Dimensions.

Board Experience

Arthritis Foundation Milwaukee Board – lead task for to establish brand marketing for the region and engaged network to build participation in fundraising events.

Mukwonago Education Foundation – oversaw creation of new brand, logo, website, a revamping of an annual fundraising event (doubling net revenues).  Recruited new board members, created internal infrastructure including one PTE and completed the strategic plan within 2 years.

Professional Dimensions – Serves as the immediate past president and former board member overseeing the Nominating Committee to staff the upcoming board, and Recruitment Committee to research, select and engage new members.  Participated in the search for several staff leadership roles, and have sponsored key initiatives.

Recognition & Awards

Olsten – Chairman’s Club Winner 4 years based on sales and profitability goals

Milwaukee Business Journal – 40 under 40 award winner 2000

Milwaukee Business Journal – Woman of Influence winner 2015

Top 25 Executive Search Firms – Milwaukee region 2008-present

Top 50 Executive Search Firms – National  2017

Personal

Jamie and her husband Scott have been married for over 30 years, reside in Brookfield and have two adult daughters. Jamie and Scott volunteer with the Mukwonago Education Foundation, at church and school events, and golf whenever the weather permits. They attend many sporting events and have become Milwaukee Buck's super fans.

Industry

Non-for-profit/EducationProfessional Services

P&L Responsibility

$25-50M

Level of Expertise

EVP/SVP/Partner

Skills

Corporate GovernanceHuman Resources

Board Experience

Non-for-profitAdvisory

Leadership on Board

DirectorBoard ChairCommittee ChairCommittee Member

Committees

Fundraising & DevelopmentNominating & Governance