StevenDouglas has been recognized as a Top 10 executive search firm in Austin, Houston, and Dallas for 2026, a significant milestone that underscores the firm's rapid expansion across the Sunbelt and its growing role in shaping leadership teams in one of the nation's most dynamic economic regions. The achievement comes just a few years after the firm entered the Texas market, highlighting the success of its deliberate, culture-first growth strategy.
The Texas recognition reflects the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the deep client relationships the firm has cultivated across the state. StevenDouglas' expansion into 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. This top-tier status across three major markets positions the firm as a key partner for organizations competing for leadership talent in the region.
The firm's overall Sunbelt expansion has been 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 states including Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee, StevenDouglas has scaled its operations to deliver both in-market, boutique hiring services and broader capabilities for national and global clients. 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, StevenDouglas further 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 incorporated Engineering specialists, and the Human Resources practice 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, 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.
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