Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. is one of the premier consulting firms in the United States, providing executive search, board governance, training and professional development services for educational and non-profit organizations.
Founded in 1987, HYA is the nation’s largest executive search firm serving public school districts. Since its inception, HYA’s consultants have completed over 600 searches for administrative leaders. In addition to engaging with public school districts’ boards of education, its clients have included a number of private, parochial, proprietary, charter and independent schools, park districts, not-for-profit organizations, professional associations, and privately-held corporations.
The 110 associates of HYA who reside in 25 states are former and present school administrators (predominantly superintendents), professors of educational leadership, and members of boards of education.
Based on this experience, HYA offers boards and administrators a wide range of workshops and seminars designed to address the multi-faceted challenges facing them as they lead and govern.
HYA offers a full-range of executive search and development services for school districts, park districts, and other organizations.
Our clients can attest to the thoroughness and professionalism of our work. Feel free to contact our office for more information.
Serving Clients Across the Country

HYA’s national reach—represented here by the regional distribution of searches completed from 1987-2007—demonstrates our unparalleled network of experienced consultants.