StevenDouglas, a boutique executive search and technology staffing firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has earned Top 10 executive search status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas for 2026, a notable achievement given its relatively recent entry into the Texas market. The recognition across three major Texas cities underscores the firm's rapid growth and expanding footprint across the Sunbelt, where it now operates in Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee.
The Texas milestone is attributed to the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the depth of client relationships cultivated across the state. StevenDouglas's expansion in Texas spans Finance & Accounting, Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams, representing one component of the firm's broader organic growth. The firm's Sunbelt expansion has been driven by organic client demand and strategic talent investment as Fortune 1000 companies and high-growth private equity-backed and 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 and has developed capacity to provide project-based and interim resources for global clients requiring multi-market or specialized industry recruiting.
In 2026, the firm also expanded its service offerings to meet evolving client demands. Its Technology Search & Staffing division grew into new markets across the Sunbelt, including Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte. The Atlanta office was elevated to a full-service location encompassing Finance & Accounting Search, Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sales/Marketing, HR, and Legal recruiting. Additionally, the Supply Chain & Operations practice grew to incorporate Engineering specialists, and the Human Resources practice extended to a fully national scope 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!"
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.
For HR vendors, StevenDouglas's ascent matters because it illustrates the broader battle for talent in high-growth regions. As employers relocate or expand across the Sunbelt, demand for specialized executive search and interim staffing is rising, creating opportunities for technology and service providers that support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce analytics. The firm's national HR practice expansion also signals that HR leadership itself is in high demand, a trend vendors should note when positioning their solutions.
