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Thomas D. McLennan & Associates is a reliable, professional consulting service with much experience in the Superintendent Search process. We are based in the metropolitan Detroit area. The Consultants and their Associates will maintain the highest ethical standards and observe all statutory requirements of the State of Michigan and the Federal Government as applicable to this process.


  • As an educational/management consultant, Thomas D. McLennan & Associates is particularly experienced in the superintendent search for public schools.
  • Dr. Thomas McLennan's experience includes over 35 years in public education in Michigan. His experience as a Michigan superintendent gives him first-hand knowledge of the qualities necessary to successfully lead a school district. His legal practice with a prominent Michigan law firm, his leadership of a distinguished educational association, and his graduate school teaching experience give him legal and political perspectives and significant contacts that will help you identify strong candidates.  His experience also makes him sensitive to the needs of both the Board of Education and the community .
  • Thomas McLennan is tenacious in seeking candidates for your superintendent.  He personally knows more than 200 Michigan Superintendents and a similar number of second-line administrators.
  • Thomas McLennan's networking skills are unmatched. As Executive Director of the Metro Bureau, he talks to 20 to 50 Superintendents a month!
  • You won’t have to worry about facing a search with second rate applicants. Thomas McLennan will bring you the best!
  • Thomas D. McLennan & Associates is UNIQUE because:
  • This firm has first-hand, long-term experience in school district governance and with the superintendent search process.
  • Professor McLennan has a unique perspective on the importance of matching leadership style to the needs of each school board and community.
  • This firm includes individuals with superintendent experience, school experience, a university perspective and knowledge of the legal aspects of the search process.
  • Our contacts are national in scope. We offer a variety of search approaches designed to meet your special needs