Cory Gumm became Search's Chief Executive Officer in January 2020. Cory began her career with Search immediately after graduating from Millikin University in 2006. Cory worked as a job coach supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve community-integrated employment. She then moved on to manage Adult Learning Programs until 2011. She then shifted her focus to administration as she took on the role of Senior Project Manager at Keystone Alliance, Search's administrative parent company. During her time at Keystone, Cory earned her Master's in Nonprofit Business Administration from North Park University, and worked to onboard Keystone's first partner organization, PACTT Learning Center, in addition to leading several other strategic initiatives supporting Keystone's affiliate agencies. Cory then served as Senior Division Director at Keystone, overseeing Human Resources, Communications, Social Ventures (including Search's large fulfillment operation supporting Toad & Co.!) and Strategic Initiatives. With Cory's 17-year history in the field and deep understanding of supports for people with disabilities, she brings unique qualifications to enriching the lives of the individuals, families and communities that Search is privileged to support.
