Matthew Beck leads the Sales, Marketing and Operations Executive Search practice nationally for StevenDouglas. Matthew has a proven track record of delivering mid management to executive level talent to various organizations including small to Fortune 500 companies. He focuses on building long term relationships with clients and candidates alike which allows him to successfully deliver quality individuals within the client’s specific guidelines.

Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Matthew spent over 6 years with a Fortune 1000 recruiting firm in South Florida holding progressive roles in both sales and management. Most recently, Matthew was Managing Director of the Miami office and responsible for the day to day operations of the division in addition to client service. He was charged with leading the division’s new hire training program and the “Leaders of Tomorrow” program in which the top 1% of the company’s performers are chosen annually. Matthew has always set himself apart through tireless work ethic, great communication skills, and unquestioned business ethics.

Matthew earned his BA in Economics from Eastern Illinois University. He has been actively involved in various charitable organizations, currently serving as Chairman of the United Way of Central Maryland's Leader's United Executive Council. He is also an active member of United Way's Tocqueville Society. Previously, Matt served two terms as Chairman of the Young Leader’s Society (YLS) with United Way of Broward County. In 2014, Matt was recognized by the South Florida Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 Honoree, which identifies the most dynamic individuals in South Florida under the age of 40 who work diligently to contribute to their company’s growth and to improve the local community.

Alan Berger has spent over 35 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 engagement 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 is and has been active with a number of organizations and including serving on the Boards of the Greater Miami and Weston Chambers of Commerce, YMCA’s Y Princess Father/Daughter program and formerly as a member of the YMCA’s board Development committee. He has also Chaired 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. Most recently Alan served as a member of Nova Southeastern University’s HR Advisory Counsel and as a 3 year member of the Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee. He has also emceed the South Florida Business and Wealth Magazine’s Excellence in HR Awards since 2015.

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.

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.

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.

Juan Moreno leads our Latin American Executive Search practice, providing clients with quick access to in-country talent in Latin America across different industries including: manufacturing, natural resources/mining, banking and wealth management, and power/alternative energy. He’s an expert in International employment needs, specializing in expatriate placements as well as successfully recruiting Heads of Latin America that are based in the USA and Canada.

Juan brings significant experience in recruiting and executive search in Latin America and Europe, where he built successful management teams in IT, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Government Relations. Many of these roles were based in remote locations where finding the ideal candidate was a challenge, but Juan’s proven process and diligence consistently delivered great results.

Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Juan spent 7 years as a Principal and Latin America practice leader for one of Canada’s largest executive search firms. There he developed an in-depth knowledge of the issues affecting Latin America and established strong community ties. He also learned more of the vital role that culture plays in building successful organizations in different countries. This experience, and his focus on the region, gives Juan a competitive advantage when recruiting management teams for a wide variety of companies.

Juan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Finance and a MBA from Florida International University.

Leveraging over 10 years of retained search experience, Navinder Binning leads the Canadian market for StevenDouglas. Navinder specializes in Board, C-suite, operational and technical search mandates and has successfully completed engagements globally.

Having worked for one of Canada’s largest privately held search firms, Navinder has had the opportunity to work with clients in industries such as Mining and Metals, Manufacturing, Power & Utilities, Construction, EPC/EPCM, Private Equity, Technology and Not-For-Profit.

Navinder’s unique perspective to retained search is highly-valued by clients. Her ability to understand the needs of both the client and the candidate, the challenges of the role, and most importantly, the ability to represent her clients’ philosophies are the keys to her continued success.

Originally from the UK and graduating with a Diploma in Business Administration, Navinder made Canada home in 2001.

Eamon Reilly leads the Seattle office with a strong track record helping e-commerce, retail, insurance, and financial services organizations build and scale technology teams that power modern digital experiences. Since 2005, Eamon has partnered with clients ranging from high-growth disruptors to Fortune 100 brands. He specializes in delivering technology talent solutions and project execution support for initiatives tied to AI-driven customer engagement, omnichannel commerce, cloud modernization, digital payments, fraud prevention, customer data platforms, and product-led transformation.

Eamon has deep experience supporting end-to-end e-commerce technology initiatives including site replatforming, checkout optimization, mobile app development, personalization engines, , product analytics, UX/UI modernization, as well as inventory and fulfillment systems development. His work spans engineering, product, data, security, and design, and is passionate about helping clients stay competitive in an environment shaped by AI, automation, real-time analytics, and rising customer expectations.

Eamon also brings international experience supporting clients across Europe and South America. His relationship-first, results-driven approach, combined with a deep understanding of modern digital ecosystems, has resulted in multiple high-impact technology projects delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable business outcomes.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children, whether they’re exploring the Pacific Northwest or catching up between regular East Coast travel. An avid runner, Eamon stays active by training for long-distance races.

Jon Bolton leads the New York office by providing clients access to talent in Information Technology. Since joining the search industry in 1999, Jon has provided recruiting and client service support to sophisticated clients throughout the country.

Prior to joining StevenDouglas, Jon was National Director in a global recruiting firm for 10 years. While in this role, he ran the firm’s Investment banking vertical and grew the practice to over $40 million in revenue. Over the years, Jon has built a reputation for his sense of urgency and his ability to assemble and rapidly deploy highly specialized resources for critical projects with world class companies. His consistency and professionalism has allowed him to build a tremendously loyal associate and client base.

Jon earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance from Baruch College. Throughout his career, he has been a strong supporter of the Special Olympics and is an involved member of FAAN (Food & Allergy Network).

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.

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).

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.

Michael Beaton is a Managing Director in the Technology Search practice at StevenDouglas, with 14 years of technology recruiting experience. He recruits senior technology executives, including Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officers, and their leadership teams. His clients range from family-owned and privately held middle-market businesses to private equity and venture-backed organizations.

Michael’s work centers on retained executive searches for companies at important moments, such as a change in ownership, a shift in strategy, or a period of rapid scaling. In these situations, the technology leader must modernize the function while contributing directly to the value creation plan, and the hire can shape the outcome for owners, investors, and shareholders alike. Many of his searches are conducted confidentially, including sensitive leadership transitions.

Increasingly, his clients need executives who can set an AI strategy and put it to work across the business, not just within the technology organization. Michael partners closely with operating partners, boards, and executive leadership teams to define the requirements of each role and to identify leaders with the strategic capability, operating discipline, and cultural fit to succeed. His approach is built on trust, candid communication, and long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, and he is known for delivering on complex, high-stakes searches.

Michael joined StevenDouglas in 2015 and has advanced from Senior Recruiter to Managing Director. Prior to StevenDouglas, he began his recruiting career with a top 1% national recruiting firm, where he was ranked the number one recruiter nationally and built deep functional expertise across software and data engineering, data science, cloud architecture, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Before recruiting, Michael worked in financial markets as a licensed institutional sales trader and as a commodities broker in Chile.

A South Florida native, Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. He serves on a committee of the Jason Taylor Foundation and is a member of the United Way’s Young Leadership Society and the South Florida ISACA Chapter. Outside of work, Michael enjoys golf, painting, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.

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.

Amanda is a nationally recognized executive recruiter specializing in CHRO, CPO, and senior HR leadership searches, as well as building high-performing HR leadership teams for growing, transforming, and private equity-backed companies across the country.

Amanda began her career as an HR practitioner, giving her a firsthand understanding of the function and the leaders who make it work. Today, she brings that perspective to every search, combining 18+ years of HR and recruiting experience with a practical understanding of business, people, culture, and organizational growth.

Since joining StevenDouglas in 2013, Amanda has been promoted four times, most recently to Managing Director of the firm’s National HR Search Practice, dedicated to building and leading HR executive search nationally.

In 2025, Amanda was invited to join The Pinnacle Society, an elite organization of leading recruiters in North America recognized for sustained excellence, performance, and leadership within the search profession.

Amanda is also the creator of IRON HRO, a growing HR leadership platform and newsletter with more than 19,000 subscribers. Through IRON HRO, she shares candid perspectives on executive leadership, the HR talent market, career strategy, and conversations with some of the country’s leading CHROs and Chief People Officers.

Her work today is focused on two things: helping organizations find exceptional HR executives and helping them build the leadership teams beneath them that can scale with the business.

Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix.

Outside of work, Amanda is an avid cook, reader and writer, gardener, and traveler. She especially enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places with her husband.