STEVENDOUGLAS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Recruiter - Technology
Aditi Carman brings 17 years of recruiting skills and experience to StevenDouglas. She began her career as at a small firm where she was provided an opportunity to see various aspects of the technology field. This experience sparked her curiosity to learn more about the IT field and led her to a career in staffing and recruiting in 2001.
Aditi has a passion for helping candidates find positions where they can grow and reach their highest potential, while assisting companies in meeting their goals by finding them the right talent to get them there. Whatever the industry focus may be, Aditi thrives in building solid relationships with her clients and candidates alike. Aditi has worked at the local, state, and national level for both commercial and federal positions.
Born and raised in Florida, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and continues to stay actively involved in their alumni association and local events.
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Services
- Director of Client Services - South Florida - Technology Staffing
Adriana Duque is the Director of Client Services within the technology staffing division. She has over 20 years in the recruitment and staffing industry, beginning her career as a recruiter before transitioning into business development, where she has successfully served clients in the South Florida market.
Previous to joining StevenDouglas, Adriana was the Managing Director of Client Services for an IT Staffing Company where she led the initiative of introducing emerging technologies to help streamline the recruitment process, allowing her clients the ability to shorten their interview process by almost 50%. More specifically, she led the implementation of a technical video interview screening platform that is used to help IT recruiters screen technology and view a candidate's technical skills. Adriana's creative mindset enables her to find simple solutions to complex problems. While being heavily vested in technology, Adriana's true gift is her ability to forge deep, long lasting relationships with both her clients and candidates.
Adriana is an active participant in the PMI Chapter, TDWI, IIBA and the CIO Council. As a Latin, born and raised in South Florida, Adriana holds Miami close to her heart.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Client Engagement
- VP, Human Resources Search at StevenDouglas 30 Years of Specialized Work Within the HR Space Business Developer Consummate Networked Deal Maker
Alan Berger has spent over 25 years focusing on the employment lifecycle with significant experience in Staffing & Recruitment, Employee Screening, Career Management and Organizational Development all in the South Florida market. Alan's practice encompasses all aspects of Human Resources search as he has proven to successfully place top talent at all levels for emerging and mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, in his role as Vice President, Alan is a client service and business development ambassador of the firm across all of our service lines.
Alan's accomplishments include running one of the premier background screening firms in Florida for over 15 years and successfully selling it to an industry leading Fortune 500 firm. After the sale, he spent over 5 years with a start-up Professional Recruiting firm and helped to build and grow the Human Resources practice as well as the overall firm. After another successful exit, Alan was a Vice President for the world's largest Career and Talent Management organization. Berger originally began his working life as an Air Traffic Controller spending seven years in the profession before leaving Miami Center to begin his business career.
He currently is active with a number of organizations and serves on the Boards of the Greater Miami and Weston Chambers of Commerce. He is also very active with the West Broward YMCA's Father Daughter Group Y-Princess having recently completed his term as Chair and serves on the YMCA of Greater Miami's Board Development Committee. He also Chairs the Executive Re-Employment & Outplacement Task Force for the Miami Chamber. From 2001 to 2006 he served as a State elected official on the Board of the Hamal Community Development District and was Chairman for four years.
Berger's previous awards include Price Waterhouse/South Florida Business Journal's Up and Comer of the Year in Management, Miami-Dade County BCE Employer of the Year, Weston Chamber's Person of the Year and Small Business of the Year
Job Titles:
- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
- Finance & Accounting Search
Mr. Synkowicz has been in the recruiting industry since 1999, with a focus on finance and accounting search in the South Florida region. His practice spans from staff-level accounting and finance professionals to controllers and CFOs across all industries.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Alan worked for 10 years as a Sr. Recruiting Manager for a Fortune 500 recruiting firm. Before entering executive search, Alan worked in Corporate Accounting for 3 large publicly-traded corporations in the Manufacturing/Distribution, Construction, and Hospitality industries. Alan graduated from University of Florida's Fisher School of Accounting with his B.S. in Accounting.
Alan is currently on the Board of Directors of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Brian Piccolo Chapter. Additionally, Alan has been a very active public speaker for the AICPA, FICPA, FAU (Accounting Students Association), Northwood University (Accounting Student Association), ASWA, and IMA. He has sat on the Advisory Board of both Northwood University and Palm Beach Community College's Accounting and Business programs, and he regularly volunteers with the Broward Partnership for the Homeless and the Frankie Foundation (a NFP that is committed to providing Automatic External Defibrillator's (AED's) in parks and athletic fields throughout South Florida).
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Services
- Director of Client Services - Technology
Alex is a Director of Client Services specializing in technology staffing, consulting and project-based talent acquisition with clients ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 100 companies since 2012.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Alex was a National Account Manager for a global IT staffing firm. While in this role, Alex primarily focused on Financial Services talent for a top-tier investment bank, alongside Internet/Digital Media and Healthcare clients. Over the years, Alex has consistently deployed highly specialized technical resources for his clients using a consultative approach. He has built trust in his clients, identified challenges, and developed solutions to overcome any obstacle. He believes that the key to success is developing long term relationships and providing his clients and candidates with exceptional service.
Alex earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Stockton University where he played Division III lacrosse. He has helped organize fundraising events for the Children's Miracle Network, Susan G. Komen and American Heart Association.
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Services
- Director of Client Services - South Florida - Technology Staffing
Amanda Grimm, Director of Client Services at StevenDouglas, has worked in the Technology industry, supporting the South Florida Market since 2012. Five of those years, Amanda gained experience in IT Staffing, successfully holding both account management and recruiting roles, accomplishing impressive milestones in both areas.
Amanda is admittedly "customer-obsessed" and understands the importance of matching candidates with ideal opportunities. She has steadily exceeded her recruiting goals throughout her career. Additionally, she acquired a range of skills that make her a premier advisor and consultant, such as constantly building her network, infrastructure staffing services, as well as sales and account management.
Amanda is passionate about helping others and is known for building long-term relationships by her clients and colleagues. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Florida State University.
Job Titles:
- Director - Human Resources Search
- Human Resources Search
Amanda is a passionate advocate for people, talent, and Human Resources. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years in Talent Acquisition, she has been a key partner to C-suite executives at the national level, driving the recruitment and selection of top talent for numerous organizations.
Her journey in HR began as a corporate HR Generalist, and she soon embarked on a pivotal career move to establish and lead the Talent Acquisition department for a national outsourcing startup. Her track record of accomplishments led her to StevenDouglas in 2013, where she has played an integral role in the expansion and success of their Human Resources Search Division.
Today, Amanda is recognized as a leading national HR search expert, harnessing her industry insights and extensive professional network to successfully place leadership-level HR professionals. Her skills, wealth of experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence position her as an indispensable asset in the realm of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
Amanda's philanthropic endeavors are equally noteworthy. She contributes in the community through volunteer activities and currently serves as a board member for Broward County SHRM. In addition to her corporate role, she is the creative force behind the inspirational IRON HRO newsletter on LinkedIn which showcases professional advice from HR leaders to inspire the HR community.
Amanda previously chaired the Diamond Angels for the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation and held co-chair positions for two prominent organizations: the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale and IMPACT Young Ambassadors for Memorial Healthcare. Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, as she was honored as a finalist in the "Difference Maker" category at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce HYPE Awards.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Human Resource Management Certificate from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.
Outside of her professional pursuits Amanda is an avid cook, an enthusiastic reader and writer, a gardener, and a traveler who appreciates spending time outdoors with her family.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Executive Search
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- Managing Director - Tampa - Technology Search
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- Director - Executive Search - Chicago
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- Managing Director - New Jersey - Interim Services
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- Recruiter - Wealth Management Search
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
Job Titles:
- Executive Search
- Vice President - Executive Search
Bill Firing is the VP of Executive Search leading the StevenDouglas Denver office with 11+ years of recruiting experience and decades of leadership in marketing, technology, and professional services space across New York and California. Now firmly rooted in Colorado, Bill's mission is clear: harnessing the insights from his past endeavors to strategically partner with Colorado businesses to understand their business needs best and help attract exceptional talent to deliver results.
Bill Firing is a VP of Executive Search in Denver, CO, with 11+ years of recruiting experience in addition to decades of leadership, marketing and technology expertise supporting various enterprise clients. He specializes in early-stage talent leadership strategy and planning, as well as marketing, sales, product strategy and full team build outs. Bill also has experience establishing and scaling global customer analytics and insights capabilities, developing new revenue streams and business opportunities. Bill is adept at working across industries with a particular focus on technology, professional services, and life sciences.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Bill worked for a San Francisco-based boutique executive search firm focused on filling leadership roles in emerging technology-focused companies. Throughout his recruiting career, Bill has placed key, board-approved C-level candidates critical to a firm's growth. Clients like to work with Bill because he brings in depth industry knowledge and comprehensive understanding of positions he places. He is a consultative partner who can identify key talent to deliver against business goals. For candidates, Bill understands their career goals and challenges, having lived them himself in his earlier career.
Bill holds a BA from Indiana University and an MPA from American University in Washington, DC. He is an active member and contributor to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and World Wildlife Fund.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director - North Florida - Technology Search and Staffing
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- Director - South Florida - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Managing Director - Financial Services Search
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- Director of Recruiting - Executive Search
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- Finance & Accounting Interim Resources
- Managing Director - Finance & Accounting Interim Resources
Bridget Lacey is an energized business development professional for over twelve years, with the past six years focused on her accounting and finance network in the Chicago area. She is a natural connector in the Finance and Accounting space in her Chicago community, helping to create opportunities for both clients and candidates in the region. Bridget is known for her positive energy, curious spirit and collaborative approach.
Bridget's career began in Chicago at a Big 4 public accounting firm and with additional experience in finance and internal audit with a large, publicly-traded company. She then moved into sales operations and client relationship roles with tech companies, and accounting and interim staffing professional services firms. Bridget's breadth of experience and deep understanding of the market allows her to bring a wholistic mindset to each opportunity and client.
Bridget is known for helping clients navigate the rapidly evolving business environment by ensuring they are connected to top talent - both in Chicago and nationally. She prides herself on being a true, long-term partner for her trusted connections, and enjoys helping others develop their accounting and finance careers with quality work and a wide variety of experiences.
Bridget graduated from Saint Louis University earning a Masters in Accounting. She enjoys golfing and is a member of the Ambassadors Council for First Tee - Greater Chicago, an organization that is empowering kids and teens through the game of golf by seamlessly integrating a life skills curriculum into the program and providing experiences for development, empowerment and growth.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Generalist
Job Titles:
- Finance & Accounting Search
- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Finance & Accounting Search
Since entering the Search industry in 2002, Brooke has built a reputation for her expertise in recruiting sought-after Finance and Accounting talent. Having started her career in Big 4 Public Accounting, she applies her specialized skills by conducting in-depth conversations with clients to truly understand their needs and requirements. From there, she takes a deep dive with potential candidates regarding their previous work history, accomplishments, and soft skills to make the best match for her clients.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Brooke acted as the Director of Recruiting for a boutique recruiting firm. In that role, she was responsible for sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and placing accounting and finance professionals. Brooke was consistently one of the top producers in her previous firm, which she attributes to a combination of her specialization, work ethic, and staying true to her values to ensure continued success. She is known as a full-service provider to both companies and candidates, consistently listening to client and candidate needs and motivations. Brooke focuses on being effective, while providing efficiency by asking good questions, being responsive to needs, always showcasing respect, providing honest feedback, and keeping the lines of communication open.
Brooke graduated from James Madison University, with a Major in Accounting and a Minor in Sociology and was a member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity. She actively volunteers and supports her children's schools and extracurricular activities; served as the Past President and Professional Networking Chair for the James Madison University Alumni Association; volunteers for Heart Math Tutoring; and is co-captain for her team within the Queen City Tennis League.
Job Titles:
- Technical Recruiter - Technology Staffing & Consulting
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- Manager - Finance & Accounting Search - North and Central Florida
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- Managing Director
- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Cleveland - Technology Search & Staffing
Bryan Krieger joins StevenDouglas as a Managing Director of Technology Search and Staffing in the Greater Cleveland area, bringing broad expertise in the Technology Recruiting sector that he's been refining since 2014. Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Bryan excelled in recruiting and building his extensive network by consistently exceeding goals, harboring relationships, and scouting top talent.
Bryan has experience working with an array of clients, ranging anywhere from small businesses to large Fortune 500 companies, and describes himself as determined, persistent, resilient, and passionate team player. He prides his success upon his strong business acumen, specializing in strategically growing new and existing businesses through prospecting methods and innovative talent acquisition approaches. Bryan is focused on relationship development that leads to true partnerships and friendships, as well as providing accurate and impactful technical consulting by listening to clients' challenges and needs.
Bryan graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College, in Berea, OH, with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a Minor in Communications. Bryan supports The Akron Children's Hospital, The Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Archbishop Hoban High School - Robert M. Mandala Scholarship.
Job Titles:
- Vice President - Executive Search
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Technology Search & Staffing
Carl joins StevenDouglas as the Managing Director in the Mid-Atlantic-D.C. area, with a focus in Technology Search and Staffing and expertise in the IT Recruiting sector and Staffing Industry since 1995. He also has previous experience in sales, management, and regional management, working in IT, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources throughout his career.
Carl has a distinct aptitude in talent retention, with great success developing and building new teams. His passion for recruiting and his priority in relationship development enables him to ensure the best match for both clients and candidates alike.
Carl brings a deep understanding of the region and is continuously developing his network in the Mid-Atlantic and D.C. areas. Having been born and raised in Washington, D.C., Carl is invested in the success of his community and wants to see the companies he works with locally and across the Mid-Atlantic thrive. He has experience in both the commercial and Federal space, with extensive knowledge in government businesses and contracts, building a network over the years to serve those specific needs.
Carl studied Business at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and dedicates his time to the American Cancer Society and the Damon Runyon Cancer Research. His support to these organizations is near and dear to his heart, as he is a cancer survivor who's lost both his father and mother-in-law to cancer.
Job Titles:
- Client Service - South Florida - Major Accounts - Interim Resources
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- Technical Recruiter - Technology Search & Staffing
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Director of Client Services - NY - Technology
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- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Supply Chain & Operations Search
- Supply Chain & Operations
Christian sits in the StevenDouglas Atlanta Office and specializes in Supply Chain and Operations Search, nationally, supporting companies looking to hire talent from leadership down to team buildouts within the Supply Chain space. Additionally, he has expertise in the disciplines of HR, Marketing, and Sales for high-growth, mid-sized to large Fortune 500 companies. With a strong focus on client needs and expertise in business development and strategic planning, Christian provides optimal client service to meet and exceed expectations. Christian excels in structuring teams, including supporting C-level leadership as they build out their personnel at a new organization, filling roles from VP level to Analyst.
Christian is a seasoned business development and general management professional with over 15 years of experience in various roles across Food (QSR, Franchise Operations, Food Manufacturing/Production), Beverage, and CPG, with broad expertise across other manufacturing and Distribution companies. He has worked for notable companies Fortune 500 companies as well as several reputable PE firm and their portfolio companies throughout his career. He is passionate about working with clients and candidates to meet the growing demand for flexible project work.
Clients truly appreciate Christian's ability to successfully match candidates to the culture of their organizations. He's had the opportunity to build a Supply Chain Search team from scratch with a Top 5 Agency while piloting a National Mentor program for new recruiters across the country looking to specialize in Supply Chain Search. Throughout his career, Christian has successfully placed, Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and Executives across the USA in companies from $25MM to $15B. He believes ensuring the perfect cultural fit helps clients see a greater return on investment, while affording the candidate a longer tenure. Christian also has experience working with businesses in the process of scaling-up and is a sharp evaluator for personality and cultural matches using skills gained from his degree in Clinical Psychology.
Job Titles:
- Director - Financial Services Search
Christopher Griffin covers all facets of the Global Financial Markets business, including hedge fund, private equity, principal investment banking sales and trading, structured finance, and research, working on the Financial Services Search team at StevenDouglas. His clients consist of Buy and Sell-side institutions transacting globally across asset classes. Additionally, he has worked with distinguished global firms to assist them with internal business development. Christopher has a broad expertise, with over 20 years of recruiting experience specializing in high-level placements such as senior management, portfolio management, desk heads, divisional managers, investment banking, sales, trading, strategy, and research.
Christopher is renowned for his comprehensive industry knowledge and deep network that he built over his time in the Financial Services space. He gained many skills and contacts while orchestrating multiple, notable team moves, as well as helping to build trading divisions of prominent global banks. Previously, Christopher ran his own international global recruiting firm before leaving the industry for a period to work internally at a pioneering e-commerce company. His previous roles and responsibilities make him a trusted advisor for both clients and candidates navigating the various transitions and needs that are part of the Financial Services landscape.
Christopher majored in Economics and Psychology with a Mathematics minor at Syracuse University. He is quite active with Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC both as a mentor and with fundraising. He and his brother were chosen to address Congress regarding grass root solutions to inner city problems, something they are both incredibly passionate about.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Vice President
- Local Leader
- Vice President - Nashville - Executive Search
- Vice President, Executive Search
Christopher P. Oldham leads the Nashville office as Vice President, Executive Search at Steven Douglas, focusing on recruiting senior executives, and key management professionals that create value for organizations across the U.S., with an emphasis in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Professional Services, Technology, and high growth Private Equity portfolios. Mr. Oldham provides his clients a unique perspective with more than 25 years of leadership experience in recruitment, business development, operations management, and consulting in healthcare, and professional services.
Christopher P. Oldham serves as Vice President, Executive Search at Steven Douglas. He leads search engagements in North America, focusing on recruiting senior executives, and key management professionals that create value for organizations with an emphasis in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Professional Services, Technology, Private Equity Portcos and Non-Profit Organizations.
Mr. Oldham provides his clients a unique perspective with more than 25 years of leadership experience in recruitment, business development, operations management, and consulting in healthcare, and professional services. He has served in mid to senior level roles with full P&L responsibility over multi-unit operations, while conducting hundreds of searches and thousands of business transactions over the course of his career. He has served a diverse client base that includes: healthcare providers, services, payers, technology, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, health & wellness, non-profits, and high growth private equity backed portfolio companies.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Mr. Oldham served in such roles as Partner, VP of Sales and Marketing, Regional Vice President of Operations, and Division President, managing projects, and teams on a local, regional, and national level for some of the industry's leading healthcare and professional service organizations. He has lived in various cities, with domestic, and international travel. This diverse set of experiences, teamed with industry leading StevenDouglas resources, uniquely positions Mr. Oldham to leverage his network while partnering with colleagues, and clients to attract top executives who make a positive impact on company culture, revenue growth, and bottom line profits.
Mr. Oldham attended Western Kentucky University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health/Healthcare Administration. He also interned at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and has completed numerous executive development programs. Mr. Oldham is a Nashville native where he currently resides with his family.
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- Vice President - North Texas - Finance and Accounting Search
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- Senior Vice President - Interim Resources Division
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology
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- Managing Director - Private Equity - Interim Resources
- Private Equity - Interim Resources
Having spent the majority of his career in professional services, Mr. Hafetz has built a strong reputation for his uncompromising client service orientation. His long-lasting business relationships, coupled with his Big 4 background and knowledge of project-based professional services gives him the credibility that has enabled him to recruit top-tier talent to join the StevenDouglas team.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Dan spent 10 years in progressive accounting, human resources and recruiting positions. Most recently he was a Client Services Director, responsible for building the South Florida office of a global project-based professional services firm. His role encompassed management of the associate base, service to existing clients, proactive recruitment of accomplished professionals and management of project resource allocation.
Dan's career started in public accounting with the Philadelphia office of Coopers & Lybrand, where he supervised financial and operational audits in a variety of industries. He received both his Bachelors of Science and Masters degrees in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.
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- Human Resources Coordinator
We are always on the lookout for exceptionally talented, experienced, and highly customer-focused individuals to join our team.
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- Director - Sales, Marketing & Operations Search
- Sales, Marketing & Operations Search
Ms. Rabinowitz has been an executive search professional since 1998. A CPA by background, Dana is an organizational expert who is adept at research and digging for details that become obvious for her but are hidden from most. She is focused on providing clients with top talent. Deep in scope, her searches extend from executive management to key individual performers. Her client base is broad as well from start-up companies and middle-market growth clients to major corporations.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Dana managed branch offices for a Fortune 500 recruiting firm and then a boutique search firm. Prior to search, she began her career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand and also held various accounting roles - from financial analyst to controller - in private industry.
Dana is a CPA, graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Barry University, and earning her Master's Degree in Taxation from Florida Atlantic University.
Over the years, Dana has been actively involved in the American Society of Women CPAs, the South Florida Healthcare Human Resources Association, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation and several other professional organizations.
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Associate Recruiter - Technology Staffing & Consulting
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology Staffing
Daniel began his recruiting career with a national firm specializing in information technology. His expertise lies in identifying and recruiting hard to find talent with niche skill sets. Over his career, Daniel has placed Network Engineers, Network Architects, .Net Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, System Administrators, Oracle DBAs, Helpdesk/Desktop Support Engineers and many others.
Daniel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Penn State in 2011. A Pennsylvania native, Daniel relocated to Florida in 2014.
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
- Finance & Accounting Search
Dario Furman joined the Finance & Accounting Search division of StevenDouglas in the summer of 2014. He began his career as an executive search professional in 2008 with a national search firm where he was consistently recognized as a top producer in the country. Mr. Furman's approach is very thorough, confidential and professional. He integrates the use of the new modern recruiting techniques along with the proven "old fashioned method" of relationship building through face to face meetings with clients and candidates.
Dario's practice spans from staff-level accounting and finance professionals to controllers and CFOs across all industries and sizes of companies. His passion for recruiting, coupled with his tireless work ethic and desire to come through for his clients, has fueled his success. Dario is recognized as an AIRS Professional Recruiter and holds a Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dario graduated from the University of Florida's Fisher School of Accounting with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager - Technology Search
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- Vice President - CFO Practice
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Director of Client Services - Central and North Florida - Technology Staffing
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- Senior Vice President - NY - Executive Search
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- Director of Operations - Atlanta - Supply Chain Executive Search
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- Managing Director - Seattle - Technology Search and Staffing
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- Manager - Human Resources Search
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- Director of Client Services - Mid - Atlantic - Technology Search & Staffing
With over 20 years of experience in Executive Search, Elizabeth Jacobs, is a recognized expert in Chief Financial Officer search and leads the Finance, Accounting, and Human Resources search divisions as Executive Vice President at StevenDouglas. Elizabeth started with the firm in 2002, and since that time has substantially grown the Finance and Accounting Search practice first throughout Florida, and then expanded the practice nationally.
Elizabeth has been honored as one of South Florida's top 25 Most Influential Business Women by the South Florida Business Journal. She enjoys working closely with clients, helping them explore their current and future hiring needs, as well as identifying individuals that will thrive within their culture. Her practice is focused on providing financial executives for emerging middle market to Fortune 500 companies. The Finance & Accounting practice specialties include general accounting, financial reporting, finance, treasury, tax and audit searches from mid-level management to C-level executives.
Before joining StevenDouglas, Elizabeth managed two branch offices for an international search firm for four years. Prior to entering the search industry, she worked for Morgan Stanley for seven years in the areas of corporate tax, investment banking and corporate accounting.
Elizabeth is active with a number of non-profit organizations. Most notably, she has helped raise over $2 million for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital chairing the Diamond Angel's Gala. Additionally, she serves on the board of the South Florida Business Forum, and stays active with the Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Women's Executive Leadership (WEL), and the United Way Women's Leadership Program.
Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University, became a CPA in NY, and then completed her MBA from Fordham University.
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager - Technology Search
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- Technical Recruiter - Technology Search & Staffing
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- Manager, Operations Support
Erin joined StevenDouglas as part of our Human Resources team and was quickly promoted to a Manager of Operations Support for our Technology Staffing team. In this capacity she manages consultant operations including but not limited to onboarding, training, and contract review, to make their partnership with StevenDouglas as seamless and successful as possible.
Also, she has become an integral piece in managing the day to day operations of the sales and recruiting team. Erin prides herself on giving world class customer service to whomever she supports, whether it be external clients or her StevenDouglas team.
Prior to StevenDouglas, Erin worked for MSC Cruise USA as their Sales Service Coordinator and provided assistance to different levels of administration and management in numerous tasks and projects. Managed all of the company's websites inquiries, the website service line and provided online support for clients and travel agents.
Erin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University. She is active in her community as a participant as a Diamond Angel for the Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital.
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- Manager - Finance & Accounting Search - Central & North Florida
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- Manager of Recruiting - Executive Search
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- Bullhorn Specialist
- Senior Recruiter
Heather is a Senior Recruiter on the Human Resources & Administrative Search team focused on the South Florida market. Prior to this role, Heather was the Executive Assistant to StevenDouglas' top-level executives for four years. Her knowledge of the recruitment process, coupled with her prior Human Resources and Executive Assistant experience in previous roles and companies, has provided her with a unique ability to relate to candidates on their journey as she guides them through their job search.
Heather takes an in-depth approach when working with candidates, matching candidates' personalities and backgrounds to roles that align with their desired career path. The opportunity for Human Resource professionals and Executive Assistants has amplified, as the number of companies choosing South Florida to either start or relocate their businesses continues to grow.
Heather has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Texas State University. She has worked for the American Diabetes Association, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and two Feeding America Food Banks (San Antonio and Feeding South Florida). Most recently, Heather has joined in supporting Pooches in Pines, a local non-profit dedicated to animal rescue in Broward County. Volunteering and giving back has always provided her with a real sense of connection to her community.
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- Executive Search
- Manager of Recruiting - Executive Search
Jaime joined StevenDouglas in June of 2012. She is responsible for supporting various facets of the search process including company identification, name generation, candidate assessment and candidate development. Jaime spent seven years at StevenDouglas focusing primarily in the Wealth Management Industry. In September of 2019 she joined our Sales, Marketing, and Operations team. She generally works on retained searches aimed at delivering mid management to executive level talent to various organizations including small to Fortune 500 companies.
Throughout the years Jaime has been involved in various local charitable organizations including the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation and The United Way.
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- Regional President - Technology Search and Staffing
- Technology Search and Staffing    13450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 200 / Sunrise, Florida 33323
Jamie Javorsky brings over 15 years of client development, recruiting and executive management experience in the South Florida market. He began his career working with a billion dollar international recruiting firm where he quickly grew into the role of recruiting manager and managed a large team. After that, Jamie became Managing Partner of a boutique recruiting firm for ten years before joining StevenDouglas in his current role.
Jamie's clients range from small/mid-size companies and emerging/Pre-IPO firms to Fortune 100 companies. He believes that the key to success in recruiting is developing long term relationships and providing his clients and candidates with first class service. Furthermore, he prides himself in customizing solutions to meet his clients' varying needs while delivering best-in-class candidates. He has placed IT professionals ranging from desktop technicians to Chief Information Officers.
He has spent the last twenty years coaching and mentoring children in both baseball and football.
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager of Recruiting - Technology Staffing
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- Director of Client Services - Dallas / Fort Worth - Technology Search & Staffing
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- Director of Client Services - Dallas / Fort Worth - Technology Search & Staffing
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- Managing Director - New York - Wealth Management Search
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- Director of Client Service - so Fla - Technology Staffing
Jennifer Cobaugh has spent over fifteen years providing senior level IT talent to the South Florida marketplace. Her commitment to building strong business relationships and pairing clients with high caliber candidates have been key to her success in the IT staffing industry. As a senior member of the IT Staffing Practice, Jennifer focuses on providing her clients with top level IT talent on a contract and contract to hire basis. Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Jennifer spent fourteen years of high growth and achievement with a premier IT staff augmentation firm. Commencing her career on the recruiting side of the business, she rapidly progressed into business development and full lifecycle client management. In doing so she created, developed and optimized the business potential of high value, strategic relationships and partnerships with CIO's, VP's and Senior IT Client Management in the delivery, fulfillment, service and support of complex IT resource needs. She has excelled throughout her career at exceeding her clients' expectations in delivering the highest level of service and support, backed by unmatched integrity and professionalism. Jennifer has been active in local networking groups as a board member of itSMF - South Florida chapter and participant in groups such as PMI, SFTA, and WITI. Throughout the years she has been involved in various local charitable organizations and most recently generously donates her time to the Broward Partnership for the Homeless.
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- Director - Central & North Florida - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology
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- Vice President - Executive Search
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- Manager of Recruiting - Executive Search
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- Local Leader
- Managing Director - New Jersey - Executive Search
- Managing Director of Executive Search
- Vice President of Executive Search, Lea
John Gramer, Vice President of Executive Search, leads the New Jersey office and brings over 40 years of recruiting experience. He's placed top talent across the "C" Suite from CEO's, COO's, and CFO's to marketing and sales executives, and has completed searches for public and private corporations. John has also developed strong relationships with private equity firms across the country, completing a significant number of searches for this sector.
John Gramer serves as Managing Director of Executive Search at StevenDouglas, and is based out of the firm's Princeton, New Jersey office. John brings over 40 years of recruiting experience and has placed top talent across the "C" Suite from CEO's, COO's, and CFO's to marketing and sales executives. He has completed searches for public companies as well as private corporations. John has also developed strong relationships with private equity firms across the country, completing a significant number of searches for this sector.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, John was President of a nationally recognized Executive Search firm. He has over 40 years of executive management experience, having esteemed position as Vice President and Managing Director at Randstad's Tatum Division, at which he was the founder of Tatum's executive search practice that focused on C-Suite searches. Before joining Randstad, John was a Vice President of Search at A-L Associates and was their lead producer for over 20 years.
Mr. Gramer has an extensive background in accounting and finance, having originally started his career as a senior audit manager and internal audit manager for firms such firms as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Revlon, Inc. Mr. Gramer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Monmouth University. He has also served as an adjunct professor of accounting at Rider University. John is a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey (retired).
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- Director - Wealth Management Search
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- Senior Vice President - Technology - Northeast
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- Ejecutiva
- Executive Search
- Local Leader
- Managing Director - International - Executive Search
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- Managing Director - Family Office Practice
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology Staffing
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- Manager of Recruiting - Executive Search
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- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Midwest Region - Interim Resources
With 30 plus years of professional services industry background, Karen provides leadership for the Interim Resources practice in the Midwest in addition to managing the day to day operations of the Minneapolis office of StevenDouglas. In this position, Karen develops new business and hires experienced professionals in the areas of finance & accounting, internal audit/compliance, and human resources. StevenDouglas provides high caliber individuals to assist a wide variety of clients in solving their business issues. Our clients include CFOs, Controllers, VPs of Finance and Internal Audit, VPs of HR, Directors and Managers, CIOs and Directors of IT.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Karen led the Minneapolis office of a global professional services firm to an all-time high for revenue growth, profitability and employee headcount. She developed new client business in the areas of finance and accounting, internal audit and human resources. Karen spent over 17 years at various consulting firms including PwC, Deloitte, and Towers Perrin (now WillisTowersWatson). Karen has a proven ability to scope and collaborate with her clients and truly understand their needs. She has a proven track record of success in developing and maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering the highest level of service.
Karen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota, is involved with several professional organizations, and serves on the Board of CornerHouse, an interagency child abuse evaluation and training center.
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- Managing Director - South Florida - Interim Resources
- Member of the StevenDouglas Project Resources Division
Kari Benson has spent more than 13 years building long-term client relationships and as a result has been highly successful in the areas of business development, recruiting, and executive search. Her expert ability to source and assess talent has enabled Kari to provide clients with the resources they need to successfully carry out key internal initiatives that produce a clear bottom-line impact.
As a member of the StevenDouglas Project Resources Division, Kari focuses primarily on providing experienced project professionals that assist clients in the areas of finance and accounting, audit and compliance, human resources, and information technology. Kari serves both public and private companies effectively by utilizing her broad-based business experience to properly assess a client's needs and bring them the appropriate resources to meet their objectives.
Before joining StevenDouglas, Kari held various progressive management roles with a Fortune 500 recruiting firm. During her tenure she was the recipient of numerous awards in which she was recognized for both performance and excellence. As Managing Director for the Miami locations, she was among the top 10% nationwide in an organization with over 10,000 employees.
Kari earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Information Management from the University of North Dakota. Throughout her career, Kari has been active in Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. and Susan G.Komen Fight for the Cure. She is also one of the founders of the first kickball league in Miami. Her hobbies include freelance photography which has earned her five 1st place awards from the Florida Press Association.
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- Operations Support Manager
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- Director - Family Office Division
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- Director - HR Search
- Local Leader
Ken Heinrich joined StevenDouglas in the Human Resources Search Division in 2017. Ken focuses solely on Human Resources recruitment from staff-level to executives across all industries and company sizes.
Among his accomplishments, Ken has earned his SHRM-CP certification and currently serves as the Foundation Chair on the SHRM Jacksonville Board of Directors. His sales and recruiting experience make him an important part of the continued success and growth of this practice.
Prior to joining the StevenDouglas team, Ken worked for one of the largest staffing and consulting firms in the country, out of both the Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. Here he honed his candidate identification and attraction skills while building lasting, personal partnerships with clients. Ken believes that continuing to refine these two significant attributes are the keys to his success.
Ken was born in New Jersey but relocated to South Florida and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University. He currently lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida and supports the Southeast market for StevenDouglas.
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
- Finance & Accounting Search
Kerin Mickenberg has spent more than 20 years in professional recruiting as a Corporate Recruiter and as an Executive Search Consultant for a national search firm where she was recognized consistently as a top producer in the country. Kerin's ability to find and identify valuable talent through deep market penetration has allowed her to provide a level of excellence that clients can rely on. Her reputation for honesty and integrity has become an invaluable asset to her clients and candidates.
Kerin returned to StevenDouglas after spending 8 years as part of the Talent Management team in a Fortune 100 company where she has supported Corporate Accounting, Finance, Tax and Audit with professional staffing needs. She has actively participated in company sponsored college campus events leading discussions on techniques for job seekers in career path mapping and interviewing. Kerin is recognized as an AIRS Professional Recruiter and holds a certificate in Advanced Internet Recruiting. She is an active member of the National Association for Female Executives and has been involved in corporate diversity recruiting initiatives for the last couple of years.
Kerin is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. She is a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the Susan G Komen Foundation.
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- Executive Search
- Local Leader
- Vice President - Boston - Executive Search
Kirk Bukowski brings more than 25 years of experience in executive search and talent acquisition consulting. Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Kirk led the North American Search practice for a professional services firm and was a partner and founder of the retained search practices at several nationally prominent search firms.
A results-oriented executive search consultant, Kirk has built a reputation for tireless commitment to client service and superior execution. He has partnered with some of the nation's most prominent private equity firms and their deal teams through all stages of the investment lifecycle, assessing and hiring impactful leaders.
In addition to his work with private equity firms, Kirk has significant experience with public and private firms, with a focus on C-Suite and CFO search. Serving a broad range of global clients, his expertise spans industry sectors and functional disciplines, with an emphasis on general management and financial officers. Kirk is frequently called upon to recruit senior leaders in Financial Services, Professional Services, FinTech, Digital Health and Consumer Products.
Kirk is passionate about supporting the underprivileged in his community. He currently volunteers at Father Bill's Place, and previously worked with Junior Achievement.
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- Director - Technology Search
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- Manager - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Managing Director - Central & North Florida - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Finance & Accounting Search
- Local Leader
- Managing Director - Central & South Texas - Finance & Accounting Search
Laurie Canepa began her career in Finance and Accounting in 1997, and transitioned into recruiting in Texas in 2006, earning notable accomplishments throughout her career. Her expertise of the Texas market and her network of top Finance and Accounting talent are key attributes Laurie brings to the Managing Director of Finance and Accounting Search role at StevenDouglas. Laurie is known by clients and candidates alike for her dedication to excellence in the recruiting process, and her unique ability to connect with the people she works and supports. These qualities have made her a "Recruiting Professional of Choice" in the Texas market.
Laurie excels at placing positions from mid and senior-level F&A professionals to C-Suite roles in organizations ranging from non-profits to global, publicly-traded corporations. Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Laurie spent over 15 years as a Partner and Division Director for one of the top boutique Accounting and Finance Search firms in Texas. As a top producer there, she played a critical role in bringing the firm to its pinnacle, creating major growth opportunities and an array of successful placements. The first 10 years of Laurie's career were spent getting hands-on experience in the world of public accounting, as well as executing industry accounting as a Corporate Controller.
Laurie has been featured in Austin Woman Magazine and is an ongoing panelist for multiple organizations. She is active with non-profit organizations, such as Impact Austin, the Professional Women of Williamson County, Dress for Success Austin, the Job Seekers Network, and the Buccaneer Bridge Mentoring Program. Laurie earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Charleston Southern University, in South Carolina, with a minor in Spanish and has attended the Masters of Science in Taxation program at San Jose State University.
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- Finance & Accounting Search
- Managing Director - Finance & Accounting Search
Leigh Flanders Cassett is Managing Director, Finance and Accounting Search at StevenDouglas, focusing on the South Florida market. She joined the Finance & Accounting Search Division of StevenDouglas in the beginning of 2012 and quickly became a top producer. She joined us from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Miami, and is a licensed CPA in the State of Florida. As she is a Big 4 alumni, she can easily relate to, and assist, those looking to make a transition from public into the private sector. She assists those with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Audit backgrounds find their next opportunity in the ever-changing job market. Leigh's enthusiasm and understanding nature contribute to her keen identification of both candidate and client needs, and her familiarity with the accounting field helps her to easily match skill-sets with positions. She prides herself on relationship building and has become a trusted advisor for many South Florida companies and finance/accounting professionals, alike. In 2023, Leigh was promoted to Managing Director to help manage and develop the South Florida Finance and Accounting Search team.
Leigh graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. In addition, she has been actively involved in various charitable organizations including the United Way's Reading Pals and Camillus House.
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- Director of Finance and Accounting Search
- Managing Director, Finance and Accounting Search
Leigh Flanders Cassett is Managing Director, Finance and Accounting Search at StevenDouglas, focusing on the South Florida market. She joined the Finance & Accounting Search Division of StevenDouglas in the beginning of 2012 and quickly became a top producer. She joined us from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Miami, and is a licensed CPA in the State of Florida. As she is a Big 4 alumni, she can easily relate to, and assist, those looking to make a transition from public into the private sector. She assists those with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury and Audit backgrounds find their next opportunity in the ever-changing job market. Leigh's enthusiasm and understanding nature contribute to her keen identification of both candidate and client needs, and her familiarity with the accounting field helps her to easily match skill-sets with positions. She prides herself on relationship building and has become a trusted advisor for many South Florida companies and finance/accounting professionals, alike. In 2023, Leigh was promoted to Managing Director to help manage and develop the South Florida Finance and Accounting Search team.
Leigh graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. In addition, she has been actively involved in various charitable organizations including the United Way's Reading Pals and Camillus House.
StevenDouglas is an incredible place to work. Our business ethics, success ratios, and market knowledge are unparalleled. We take great pride in being the executive search firm of choice to so many great companies.
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- Director - Sales, Marketing & Operations Search
- Sales, Marketing & Operations Search
Since beginning her search career in 2000, Lisa Hammer has specialized in recruiting Sales, Marketing and Operations professionals nationwide in a variety of industries. She has worked with high-level executives from middle market to Fortune 500 companies in fulfilling their hiring needs. Lisa works at a very timely pace for her clients and produces a diverse slate of candidates who have been thoroughly assessed and verified.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Lisa was the Director of the Sales and Marketing Practice for a Fortune 500 recruiting firm for 8 years where she was recognized consistently as a top producer in the country. Lisa's experience prior to executive search consisted of leadership roles in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, most notably with L'Oreal.
Lisa graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Design.
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- Sales & Marketing Specialist
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology Staffing
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- Director - Information Technology Search
- Information Technology
Matt Johnson has been in the Information Technology Staff Augmentation and Permanent Placement industry since 1997. Matt takes great pride in his effective capability to manage both the clients and candidates expectations through the employment placement lifecycle. Throughout the tenure of his career, Matt has been responsible for recruiting tier one IT professionals and has married their skills to technical requirements with Fortune 500 and mid size corporations throughout the state of Florida and on a national level.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Matt had progressive leadership roles within a couple of dynamic technology consulting and staffing firms in the local south Florida market. It was during this time that Matt honed his skills and commitment to connecting quality technical talent with superior employment opportunities.
Matt earned his Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Management from Northwood University. Matt is involved with local and international ministries, nonprofit organizations and charities including 4Kids of South Florida, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Juna Amagara Ministries, LifeNet4Families, and The United Way.
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- CEO
- Senior Vice President
- Local Leader
Matt Shore joined StevenDouglas in 2006, playing an integral role in the company's significant growth with a focus on maintaining the firm's great culture and boutique approach. As CEO, Matt has oversight and management of all aspects of company operations. Under his leadership, StevenDouglas has garnered various honors, including Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting firms, Hunt Scanlon's Top 25 Executive Search Firms, and 5 consecutive years on the Inc 5000 list. Matt has been a catalyst for the firm's 2000% growth since 2005, making StevenDouglas one of the fastest growing firms in America.
Mr. Shore originally joined the company as a Senior Vice President, brought in to launch the highly successful Interim Resources Practice, and soon after was promoted to President to help scale the Search business as well. Since then, Matt has helped StevenDouglas opportunistically grow from 1 office and 15 employees when he joined, into a national firm with over 20 offices and 150 professionals. During his tenure there, the firm also expanded its capabilities and service offerings to include Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, Technology Staffing, and Interim Resources across an array of industries domestically and internationally.
Matt has been an industry leader in Executive Search for over 25 years, previously leading StevenDouglas' highly successful CFO Search practice while directing the broader Executive Search practice company-wide. Prior to joining the firm, Matt spent 10 years in progressive leadership roles for a national recruiting firm where he ran the Professional Recruiting division throughout Florida. Matt received both his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of Florida, and initially was a Florida CPA that worked in the Audit practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
An active community member, Matt is a strong advocate for Conscious Capitalism, a former Board Chairman for YPO Palm Beach, and a former Board Chair for United Way of Broward County. In addition, he has made a significant impact on many civic organizations including the Jason Taylor Foundation, LifeNet4Families and Cystic Fibrosis.
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- Senior Vice President - Executive Search
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- Human Resources & Associate Relations
- Vice President - Human Resources & Associate Relations
Mia is highly skilled in the areas of corporate and field employee retention, having gained extensive experience in Human Resources and recruiting roles since 1993. As Vice President of Human Resources, she is responsible for all of the human resources functions for StevenDouglas including benefits strategy, employee relations, and leadership development. In her role working with field associates, she focuses on guiding them through the unique on-boarding and requisite business processes associated with our project business model.
Ms. Rottman began her career at Deloitte & Touche LLP where she spent eight years developing campus recruiting programs for the Florida region including training and new hire orientations. Ms. Rottman originally joined StevenDouglas in 2003 as an Accounting & Finance recruiter and subsequently left to pursue a career in Human Resources. Ms. Rottman has managed the human resources and recruiting functions in multiple industries which include service, technology, healthcare and accounting.
Ms. Rottman holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Masters in Human Resource Management from Nova Southeastern University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
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- Managing Director - Technology Search
- Technology Search
Michael Beaton joined the Technology Search Division of StevenDouglas in early 2015. He holds an impressive track record of successfully completing individual contributor, middle management, and executive search assignments with early-mid stage technology companies. Michael and his team regularly partner with VC/PE-backed organizations experiencing hypergrowth.
Prior to StevenDouglas, Michael began his career with a top 1% national recruiting firm where he specialized in software & data engineering, data science, devops, cloud architecture & cyber security. His national client base ranged from start-ups to small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies. In this role, Michael became the number one producing recruiter in the nation.
Michael began volunteering at an early age for local organizations such as Kids In Distress as well as Jack and Jill. He currently serves as a Committee Member for the Jason Taylor Foundation, is a member of the United Way's Young Leadership Society, and is a member of the South Florida ISACA Chapter. Michael is a native of South Florida and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University.
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- Director of Client Service
- Managing Director - Technology Staffing
Michael Cappiello is a Director of Client Service specializing in technology staffing. He brings over 8 years of industry experience having worked on both sides of the business including a very accomplished recruiting career which transitioned into a successful business development career servicing clients all over South Florida.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Michael worked for two of the largest staffing and consulting firms in the country and most recently helped launch a startup boutique firm establishing them in the local market. He was responsible for building the recruitment team there as well as distinguishing the company presence through delivering top resources to clients in the region. Michael has developed a great reputation and deep relationships with his clients through his ability to truly recognize a clients' needs from a 360 degree approach which includes understanding not only their technology footprint but also the company roadmap and group culture which can sometimes be equally important.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida State University. He is very involved in the local technology community including the South Florida PMI Chapter where he is on the board as VP of Marketing. He is also an active participant with TDWI, IIBA and the CIO Council to name a few.
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- Managing Director - South Florida - Wealth Management Search
- Wealth Management Search
With over 20 years of wealth management and private client investment and service experience, Mr. McGahey has utilized his invaluable experience and expertise in international sales, commodity, index and currency trading firms to conduct extraordinarily effective searches for senior level financial and wealth management clients and candidates across the United States.
He and his group work closely with prestigious clients such as Bessemer Trust, Bernstein Global Wealth Management and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. These firms, among others, have come to rely on Michael to successfully attract the highest quality investment and wealth management professionals.
Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Michael was the Vice President and COO of the GLM Group of Companies, Inc. Michael was born in Toronto, Canada and has resided in the U.S. since 1993.
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- Director of Client Services - Mid Atlantic - Technology Search & Staffing
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- Senior Technical Recruiter - Technology Staffing & Consulting
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- Vice President - Canada - Executive Search
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Director - Sales, Marketing, and Operations Search
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- Director - Information Technology Search
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- Director of Client Service
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- Vice President of Finance
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- Senior Recruiter - Technology
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- Finance & Accounting Search
- Local Leader
- Vice President - North Texas - Finance & Accounting Search
- Vice President of the North Texas
Rob Parker joins StevenDouglas as Vice President of the North Texas market specializing in Finance and Accounting Search. Rob has spent over twenty-five years providing senior-level talent to top industries nationally. He brings a high level of diverse experience, from opening new markets across the country and leading high-level search engagements, to building, developing, and leading high-performing search teams.
Rob's commitment to building strong business relationships and pairing clients with high-caliber candidates is the key to his track record of success. He centers his practice on providing search services for mid-market to Fortune 500 companies and placing mid-level management to C-Suite Executives in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Treasury. Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Rob gained experience with two nationally prominent Search and Staffing firms. He is incredibly driven to open new markets and expanding his client relationships to make a positive impact.
Rob served almost ten years with the US Marine Corps and is passionate about spending off time serving the veteran community from supporting those with PTSD or other mental health issues to helping transitioning service members find private sector employment. Rob also attended Sonoma State University.
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- Managing Director - Legal Search
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- Vice President - Executive Search
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Financial Services
- Managing Director - Financial Services Search
- Managing Director and Co - Head of the Financial Services Search
Ross Cohen is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Services Search practice. He joined the firm in 2017 working initially in Accounting & Finance Search, and in 2020 Ross began building out the Financial Services arm of the firm. Ross is responsible for the growth of the firm's practice in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Investment Management, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Real Estate and the Alternatives arenas.
Before joining StevenDouglas, Ross began his recruiting career with a global recruiting firm in New York, NY, where he led the financial services research team and worked on senior-level searches across fixed income, equities, currencies, commodities, investment banking, corporate banking and capital markets businesses for major sell-side and buy-side firms throughout the US, South America and Europe. Prior to his career in search, Ross was an Equity Research Associate for Lazard Capital Markets in New York. Combining his experience on Wall Street with his time in financial services search gives him instant credibility in understanding both candidate and client needs.
Ross received a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Florida. When he's not working, Ross enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and traveling.
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- Senior Recruiter - Wealth Management Search
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- Director - Information Technology Search
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- Associate Recruiter - Technology Staffing & Consulting
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- Director of Client Services - Texas - Technology Staffing
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- Billing and Collections Manager
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager, Operations Support Interim Resources
- Project Resources Division of StevenDouglas As a National Manager of Recruiting
Shaunna Kelley joined the Project Resources Division of StevenDouglas as a National Manager of Recruiting to complement our local and national teams by expanding the firm's network of high quality professionals to help clients manage change.
Shaunna brings broad experience in the professional services industry serving as an Account Manager for a publicly-held staffing company and Recruiting Manager for a publicly-held project services firm with a Big 4 heritage. She provided specialized recruitment and relationship management in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Risk & Compliance, Information Management, Supply Chain, and Human Capital throughout the South Region of Florida, Caribbean and Latin America.
Shaunna has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University.
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- Finance & Accounting Search
- Managing Director - Midwest - Finance & Accounting Search
- Search Industry Expert
Stacy Kelly is well recognized as a leading Search industry expert and thought leader in Finance and Accounting Search in the upper Midwest. In her role with StevenDouglas, Stacy has assembled a stellar team across Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, that does the business the right way, and is focused on creating great outcomes for our candidate and clients.
Stacy is known for her integrity, trust, and being a true partner with deep roots in the accounting and finance community, delivering white glove service to both clients and candidates. She has a genuine interest in understanding people's motivation, identifying quality candidates, and the ability to connect with top talent in the region through the network she has built for over 20 years.
Stacy Kelly prefers to focus on long-term relationship building with both the clients and candidates she supports. She has a track-record of success accessing key talent, and also in referral-based recruiting for positions from manager to executive positions. Stacy very much enjoys and is an expert at mapping and assisting in department build outs after key business transitions such as growth, downsizing, and acquisitions.
Stacy's career began with hands-on experience working in a business operations role for a global macro hedge fund, and asset management in the real estate industry. She's worked on both sides of the business, often utilizing staffing and search services in previous roles, and understands the real challenges of building a team and working effectively with a search partner.
Stacy is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a Step-Up Luminary Member, helping young women in underserved areas of Chicago gain access to professional mentors. Stacy also splits her time as an Iconic Competitive Cheer volunteer, a Chicago CHIEF member, and a Park Ridge Express Hockey volunteer.
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- Manager - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager - Technology Search
Mr. Kalisher began his executive search career in 1982 in New York City where he placed IT professionals with Fortune 500 clients including many of Wall Street's largest companies.
Steve relocated to Ft. Lauderdale and joined StevenDouglas in 1993 where he has been servicing clients locally and nationwide by providing them with permanent and temporary IT staffing solutions. After playing a significant role in building and running the IT search practice for StevenDouglas, Steve now serves as an Advisor, Ambassador, and Consultant Emeritus to the firm.
In 1984, Mr. Sadaka started StevenDouglas in Miami after gaining experience in Public Accounting and seeing a need for highly qualified talent in the region. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the nation's leading boutique Executive Search and Interim Resources firms, serving as a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent for clients across various industries and geographies. The firm has expanded from its headquarters in South Florida to include in excess of 20 offices across the U.S., as well as a presence in Latin America and Canada. StevenDouglas has garnered various awards, including being recognized as a Top 25 Executive Search firm by Hunt Scanlon, one of America's Best Recruiting firms by Forbes, and one of the fastest growing private companies by Inc Magazine for an impressive 5 straight years.
As Founder & Chairman, Steve Sadaka focuses on continuing the firm's growth strategy and nurturing the company's great culture and business relationships that he's cultivated for decades. His commitment to his staff is that they look forward to coming to work every day and make more money than they have ever made. This unique workplace culture and dynamic leadership has produced an environment that is supportive, encouraging and truly cares about others, resulting in one of the highest average employee tenures in the industry.
Mr. Sadaka is on the board of the Jason Taylor Foundation, is a former board member of Kids in Distress, contributes annually to Make-A-Wish and Broward Partnership for the Homeless as well as a major donor to his religious organization. He also endowed a lifetime scholarship fund for his Alma Mater, the University of Florida, where he graduated with a degree in Accounting. Steve began his career in the Audit practice of PriceWaterhouseCoopers and is a non-practicing CPA.
StevenDouglas Founder and Chairman, Steve Sadaka discusses his business philosophy and how it relate...
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Associate Recruiter - Technology Staffing & Consulting
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- Managing Director - Central & North Florida - Interim Resources
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Senior Recruiter - Finance & Accounting Search - New York
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- Manager of Recruiting - Executive Search
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search - Chicago
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- Director - Finance & Accounting Search
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- Manager of Recruiting - Technology Staffing
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- Talent Acquisition Manager - Interim Resources