Who is KEA

Built on Real Leadership Experience

Krick Executive Advisory’s (KEA) work is grounded in real-world executive leadership experience, not theory alone. The firm is led by a long-tenured Chief Executive Officer who has spent more than two decades leading complex nonprofit and public sector organizations, working alongside boards, funders, government partners, and community stakeholders to deliver meaningful results.

This experience provides a peer-level understanding of the challenges today’s leaders face—balancing mission and sustainability, navigating growth and organizational change, managing board dynamics, strengthening culture, and responding to increasing expectations for accountability and impact.

Because of this lived leadership perspective, our work is not simply advisory. It is practical, strategic, and grounded in the realities of organizational leadership.

Work With KEA

Our Approach

We believe strong organizations are built when three critical elements are aligned:

  • Leaders who are supported and empowered to lead effectively

  • Boards that understand their governance role and engage strategically

  • Funding strategies that align with mission, capacity, and long-term sustainability

When these elements are working together, organizations gain clarity, stability, and momentum.

Our role is to help organizations move from uncertainty to clarity, strengthening leadership practices, governance structures, and resource development strategies so leaders and boards can focus on what matters most—advancing their mission and creating lasting impact in the communities they serve.

At KEA, we approach our work with the belief that mission-driven organizations carry some of the most important responsibilities in society. Supporting the leaders and boards guiding this work is both a professional calling and a commitment to strengthening the communities those organizations serve.

We are honored to partner with organizations seeking thoughtful guidance, trusted counsel, and practical strategies that position them for the future.

KEAs Commitment

The Engine

Keenon

Lead Consultant

Keenon Krick is the founder of Krick Executive Advisory (KEA), where he partners with mission-driven organizations to strengthen leadership, governance, and long-term sustainability. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience across nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors, Keenon has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor to executives and boards seeking clarity, strategic direction, and meaningful organizational impact.

Throughout his career, Keenon has led complex organizations, built cross-sector partnerships, and developed fundraising strategies that have generated more than $100 million in public and private investment supporting children, families, and vulnerable communities. He currently serves as President & CEO of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County, where he leads a multi-site organization dedicated to prevention, early intervention, and strengthening families.

Through Krick Executive Advisory, Keenon works alongside leaders and boards to provide strategic guidance in executive leadership development, board engagement, organizational strategy, and philanthropic growth. His work is grounded in the belief that strong leadership and effective governance create the foundation for organizations to achieve lasting mission impact.