Charlotte, N.C. (March 17, 2008) -- Kenneth D. Carrick, Jr., managing partner of Coleman Lew & Associates, Inc., a national executive search firm, announced the further expansion of its partnership ranks with the selection of Jean B. McCandless as the firm's newest partner.

Coleman Lew now has a total of 9 partners, four of whom were selected since January 2007. According to Carrick, "Jeanie's expertise in research and industry sourcing has been a great asset for our growing firm. As partner, her leadership and experience will be an even greater resource for the benefit of our clients and staff."

A graduate from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, McCandless earned an MBA from Wake Forest University. She began her career as a manager in commercial lending with First Union National Bank and later worked as an account executive for Southern Bell before joining Coleman Lew in 1995. McCandless and her husband reside in Charlotte and have two grown children.

Coleman Lew & Associates, Inc., founded in 1979 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a national retained executive search firm that recruits board members, officers, and senior level executives for national and international companies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations. The firm also provides customized leadership development services to organizations seeking to maximize corporate performance. Member, Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).