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I am an executive recruiter and I love what I do. When a placement comes together, great things happen: a great person gets a great job and a great company gets a great new employee. 

After a long career in media sales with some of the best publications in the country, I woke up one day and realized that my business, which ran on relationships, was no longer functioning in the same way. I felt like a dinosaur. I also didn’t have a clue as to what else I could be doing.

At that point, my darling bride (who was always smarter than me) said, “You’re always helping people find jobs. Why don’t you start getting paid for that?” I have now been a successful recruiter and entrepreneur for over fifteen years. 

Dave and I have known since we both started in the media business. We co-founded our business and have had great results. PointClear Search offers me the opportunity to remain focused on building relationships, one of the key motivators in my life.

My friends ask me why I haven’t retired or when I intend to retire. I really don’t have an answer for that. I like what I do, I continue to be engaged with people I really enjoy, and I am helping people all along the way. So why stop?

Life is good. Let me help make yours a little easier. Feel free to contact me and let’s talk about how PointClear Search can help your firm. 

Roger@PointClearSearch.com or

972-849-7384

The pertinent career facts:

My media career included executive roles at The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, Texas Monthly, Chicago Magazine, Sports Illustrated and Media Networks. I also co-foundedKelly/Tremblay & Co., a regional rep firm based in Dallas. 

I hold B.A. and M.A. degrees from Michigan State University where I am a very active alum. I am proud to say I have mentored numerous M.S.U. students as they embark on new careers, and I still keep in touch with almost all of them. I have served on many boards at M.S.U. and many local non-profit groups. I am honored to have received the Alumni Service Award from the M.S.U. Alumni Association and the Mary Henry Award from the Dallas Chapter of The Dream Fund.

After a decades-long career focused on strategic leadership in the media world, Mary has built a strong and powerful network of industry relationships. She brings a unique blend of insight, instinct, and experience to her role as Senior Partner at PointClear Search.

 Known for her ability to identify and hire top-tier talent for her own teams,  Mary applies her deep understanding of business, branding, and people to executive recruitment. She helps clients find, attract, and retain the exceptional talent that fuels long-term success.

As a highly regarded media strategist whose work has spanned nearly every major industry category, Mary earned the nickname Giant Killer for her ability to outmaneuver larger competitors on smaller budgets—proof of her keen strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. She brings that same passion to her role helping companies build winning teams.

A native Texan, Mary is active in professional and community organizations, is an avid reader, and is a world traveler—having visited 49 states, 17 countries, and 3 continents. Thanks to her daughter’s passion, she also knows far more about horses than she ever imagined.

Let Mary help you find your next star.

Mary@PointClearSearch.com

214.673.6621

The pertinent career facts:

Mary launched her career after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin. She joined Tracy Locke Inc. and quickly made her mark on iconic brands such as Pepsi and Frito-Lay. At The Richards Group she led media strategy for high-profile clients like Chick-fil-A, Motel 6, Bridgestone, MD Anderson, and Dave’s Killer Bread. 

In 2023, Mary transitioned to the client side, joining the marketing team at ATW. There, she led media strategy for Big Tex Trailers, PJ Trailers, and Big Tex Trailer World—the largest commercial trailer retailer in the U.S.  She has keen insight into both sides of the media marketing and communications business.

Her work has been recognized with numerous media awards, including a Gold in the Jack Myers Media Innovation Awards and Best Media Plan from Media Magazine's Creative Media Awards. 

If I had to pick one word to define myself, it would be “lucky”. Countless times, a chance encounter or experience has changed the course of my life for the better. The situation seemed like the worst possible thing that could have happened at the time, but happily that was not the case.

At a very young and naive 28, I suddenly found myself newly divorced with two preschool daughters. I hadn’t worked since college. Panicked and stuck, or so I thought, I found an entry-level job in the retail world. As “luck” would have it, I found my calling. Within four years, my inquisitive and determined spirit helped me advance through the ranks and became General Manager of a Lord & Taylor department store. 

Another chance encounter led me to join the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus.  I loved that job too. In fact, it was the beginning of a 25+ year career. I managed several full-line stores, led the start-up of NeimanMarcus.com, and eventually ran the 28-store and online clearance division. While at NM, I met my wonderful husband when he called on me to sell advertising. He got the sale and I got him. 

I now serve as Chief Marketing Officer of PointClear Search. I always like a new challenge and this job has been a great outlet for my creative side. I mentor many clients, develop job search strategies and help with resume content, biographies and interview techniques.

Someone once told me that the definition of luck is when preparation meets opportunity. I suppose on some level that must be true, but I continue to think actual luck has something to do with it.

The pertinent career facts:

I spent 25+ years as an executive at Neiman Marcus where I managed three full-line stores, led the launch of NeimanMarcus.com and then moved on to lead the management and merchandising of the multi-channel NM Last Call Division. I have extensive experience in hiring and developing very strong leadership teams and exceeding customer expectations. I founded a small manufacturing and online sales venture and worked on  several consulting projects. I attended the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston. I have served on the boards of numerous non-profit and professional associations and been a featured speaker at several retail symposiums and university lecture series.