Global talent advisory firm ZRG, based in Rochelle Park, has acquired Sterling Martin Associates, a Washington, DC–based executive search firm specializing in professional associations, trade organizations, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations.
The acquisition expands ZRG’s Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact (ENSI) practice and deepens its leadership advisory capabilities. This advisory group directs governance, mission, and external stakeholders to shape executive decision-making.
Sterling Martin is recognized for a highly personalized, high-touch approach and deep credibility in the association space, advising organizations where leadership must balance industry influence with organizational stewardship.
Founded in 2006, Sterling Martin has built enduring relationships with national associations and nonprofit organizations, supporting leadership transitions amid growth, complexity, and transformation.
The firm has advised organizations including the National PTA, the Society for Neuroscience, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, and the Ecological Society of America, among others.
David Martin, founder and CEO of Sterling Martin Associates, will join ZRG as mnaging director. He will be joined by a geographically diverse team of consultants and professionals located in the Washington, DC area, Chicago, and Denver, further enhancing ZRG’s national capabilities and client reach.
