1 EXHIBIT 23.7 CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR As a person named in this registration statement as being about to become a director of Lamalie Associates, Inc., I hereby consent to my identification in that capacity and to all references to me and information about me included in or made a part of this registration statement. /s/ Richard W. Pogue -------------------- Richard W. Pogue As of April 28, 1997