StevenDouglas, a boutique executive search and technology staffing firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded its services across numerous Sunbelt states and achieved Top 10 executive search firm status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas in 2026. The milestone comes just a few years after the firm entered the Texas market and reflects the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, as well as the depth of client relationships cultivated across the state.
The expansion spans Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee, and is driven by a combination of organic client demand and strategic talent investment. As Fortune 1000 companies and high-growth private equity-backed and private middle market firms continue to relocate and expand across the region, StevenDouglas has positioned itself as an executive search partner for organizations competing for leadership talent in major markets. The firm has also developed capacity to provide project-based and interim resources across the region for global clients requiring multi-market or specialized industry recruiting.
In 2026, the firm expanded its Technology Search & Staffing division into new markets including Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte, and elevated its Atlanta office to a full-service location encompassing Finance & Accounting Search, Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sales/Marketing, HR, and Legal recruiting. Additional service expansions include the growth of the Supply Chain & Operations practice to incorporate Engineering specialists and the extension of the Human Resources practice to a fully national scope.
"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!"
The firm's growth reflects a deliberate, culture-first approach that prioritizes hiring experienced talent during periods of economic uncertainty, investing in long-term client relationships, and maintaining consistent operations when markets grow volatile. StevenDouglas applied this same counter-cyclical approach following the 2008 financial crisis and again during the 2020 pandemic, emerging from each period in a stronger competitive position. 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 professionals across the United States and internationally, including presence in Canada and support for Latin America.
The recognition coincides with other accolades, including placement on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Executive Search Firms list, and the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida. For more information, visit www.stevendouglas.com.
The implications for the business community are significant. As companies continue to relocate and expand across the Sunbelt, the demand for executive talent in finance, technology, HR, and operations is intensifying. StevenDouglas's expansion and Top 10 status in three major Texas markets indicate a competitive landscape for leadership talent, which could drive up compensation and create opportunities for professionals in these fields. The firm's counter-cyclical hiring strategy also suggests that it is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainty and continue growing, potentially setting a benchmark for other search firms looking to expand in the region.
