StevenDouglas Announces 15+ Hires Across the Sunbelt in 2026

Published:10/21/2026 | Posted by StevenDouglas

The Florida-based recruiting firm has grown key practices in Sunbelt markets creating a full suite of hiring services being offered across the U.S.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl — October 21, 2026 — StevenDouglas, one of the nation’s leading boutique executive search, technology staffing and project & interim resources firms, increased services to numerous Sunbelt states, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Tennessee. The firm is scaling business to provide both in-market, boutique hiring services, as well as expand capabilities for national & global clients.  It’s been a year of landmark recognition for StevenDouglas with one of the most decorated track records in the history of the firm. The accolades reflect leadership at every level and include awards such as, Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Executive Search Firms, and Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida.

This Sunbelt expansion has been driven by a combination of organic client demand and strategic talent investment. As Fortune 1000 companies, and high-growth PE-backed and private middle market firms continue to relocate and expand across the Sunbelt, StevenDouglas has positioned itself as the go-to executive search partner for companies competing for elite leadership talent in major markets, as well as global clients that need multi-market or specialized industry recruiting services across practices areas.  We also positioned ourselves well to provide Project-based and Interim resources across the region as well.

In 2026, StevenDouglas has achieved Top 10 executive search firm status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas, a remarkable milestone for a firm that entered the Texas market just a few years ago. This trifecta of market recognition reflects the quality of the team Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, has assembled and the depth of client relationships the firm has cultivated across the state. StevenDouglas’ major expansion into Texas with Finance & Accounting Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams is just one dimension of the firm’s broader organic growth story.

This year the firm has also expanded its service offerings to meet evolving client demands, including:

The growth of its Technology Search & Staffing division into new markets across the Sunbelt such as Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Also, 2026 brought the elevation of StevenDouglas’ Atlanta office to a full-service location encompassing Finance & Accounting Search, Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sales/Marketing, HR and Legal recruiting. Other examples of firm service expansion this year are announcements regarding the growth of the Supply Chain & Operations practice to include Engineering specialists, as well as the Human Resources practice becoming a fully national practice now to further enhance StevenDouglas’ ability to serve clients across multiple industries and regions.

“StevenDouglas’ growth across the Sunbelt has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Matt Shore, CEO of StevenDouglas. “In a very short period of time, we’ve built out multiple practice teams, earned local recognition from top business journals, established relationships with some of the most exciting companies in the country…and we’re just getting started!”

StevenDouglas’ growth is not accidental. It is the result of a deliberate, culture-first philosophy that prioritizes hiring exceptional talent even during economic uncertainty, investing in long-term client relationships, and refusing to retreat when markets grow volatile. StevenDouglas demonstrated this same counter-cyclical conviction following the 2008 financial crisis and again during the 2020 pandemic, emerging from each downturn stronger and more competitive than before. Over the past several years, the firm has more than doubled in size, now exceeding $125 million in annual revenue with a network spanning more than 25 offices and hundreds of dedicated professionals across the United States and internationally, including presence in Canada and supporting Latin America.

About StevenDouglas

StevenDouglas, one of the nation’s leading boutique executive search, technology staffing and interim resources firms, has been a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent for clients since 1983. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm’s client base is industry agnostic and ranges from emerging middle-market to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, family offices, and wealth management firms. Recognized as a Top 50 Executive Search firm nationally and #1 in the state of Florida, StevenDouglas’ footprint spans more than 25 offices across the Americas and 150-plus professionals committed to creating successful outcomes for both clients and candidates. The firm is nationally known for search expertise in Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Executive Leadership, Financial Services, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Wealth Management, as well as providing interim resources and staffing in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources.

For more information, visit www.stevendouglas.com or call (954) 385-8595.

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