Paul Gemeinhardt, M.S.W.

Paul’s unique vision and abilities enable him to recruit top candidates for nonprofits. Paul began his career in 1969 as a clinical therapist at a residential treatment center in Kansas City, following his graduation from the University of Missouri. Paul’s talent and passion for improving the lives of children and their families was recognized when he became President of the agency in 1973.

Under Paul’s leadership, Ozanam grew into a multi-service organization. His unique abilities and vision to understand the marketplace for children’s services and adjust strategies to address ongoing funding reductions spearheaded the creation of Cornerstones of Care in 1998. This organization was formed through a merger of Ozanam with four other well-respected organizations – Gillis, Marillac, Spofford, and Healthy Families Counseling and Support.

Paul served as a CEO for 34 years and retired as President/Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstones of Care at the end of 2007. Paul has become a nationally recognized advocate for children across all socioeconomic levels. Paul has worked for the Nonprofit Business Excellence Certification Program through the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.

He has also served on numerous boards including the national Alliance for Children & Families and the national United Neighborhood Centers of America. He has been the recipient of the Council on Philanthropy’s Nonprofit Executive of the Year Award and Greater Kansas City Chapter of American Society for Public Administration Nonprofit Administrator of the Year. He has been featured in numerous national magazines with the industry.

Paul has been integral to The Moran Company through the years. He currently serves as a Senior Search Advisor. In this role, he is available to lend his expertise at all levels of our firm and especially during critical junctures or complex situations that can occur throughout a search.