R. H. Perry & Associates (RHPA), an executive search firm, was established in Washington, DC, in 1974 by Robert H. Perry, who continues to lead it today. For more than three decades RHPA has had as its single focus serving as search counsel to colleges and universities. During that period, it has served over 500 institutions. The firm's practice is organized as a group of senior-level executive consultants representing a well-balanced mix of executive search expertise and presidential experience. RHPA is headquartered in Washington, DC, and maintains offices in Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island.