With over 11 years at Ropella360, Samantha Burris serves as Vice President, Client Partner, specializing in executive search for private equity-backed and specialty chemical organizations. She works closely with clients to support the placement of senior leaders across CEO, General Manager, Chief Commercial Officer, and Vice President-level roles.

Samantha is deeply relationship-driven and is known for her consistency, responsiveness, and disciplined follow-through. She plays an active role in managing retained searches from start to finish — partnering with clients and candidates throughout the entire process to ensure clarity, alignment, and strong outcomes.

Her strength lies in candidate assessment beyond the resume. With a high level of emotional intelligence, Samantha evaluates leadership style, cultural fit, and long-term compatibility — helping ensure placements succeed not only on paper, but in practice.

Outside of her professional role, Samantha is married and the proud mother of three boys. She values structure, accountability, and strong relationships — principles that guide both her work and home life.