StevenDouglas, a Fort Lauderdale-based executive search and staffing firm, has reached Top 10 executive search status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas in 2026, a significant milestone for a firm that entered the Texas market only a few years ago. The achievement comes as part of a broader expansion across the Sunbelt, where the firm now operates in Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. The recognition across three major Texas markets reflects the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the depth of client relationships cultivated statewide.
The expansion is 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, while also developing capacity to provide project-based and interim resources for global clients requiring multi-market or specialized industry recruiting. The firm’s Texas operations span Finance & Accounting, Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams.
The firm has also broadened its service offerings in 2026. Its Technology Search & Staffing division has grown into new Sunbelt markets, including Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte, and the Atlanta office was elevated to a full-service location covering Finance & Accounting, Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sales/Marketing, HR, and Legal recruiting. Additionally, the Supply Chain & Operations practice now incorporates Engineering specialists, and the Human Resources practice has extended 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 and investing in long-term client relationships. StevenDouglas applied this same counter-cyclical approach following the 2008 financial crisis and again during the 2020 pandemic, emerging stronger each time. 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 firm has also been recognized 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 companies operating in Texas and the broader Sunbelt, StevenDouglas’ Top 10 status in three major markets signals a more competitive executive search landscape and expanded access to specialized talent. The firm’s interim and project-based resources may offer flexibility for organizations navigating rapid growth or market volatility. More information is available at www.stevendouglas.com.
