StevenDouglas Expands Across Sunbelt, Achieves Top 10 in Texas Markets

StevenDouglas, a leading boutique executive search and technology staffing firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has announced a major expansion across the Sunbelt states, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. This growth is driven by increasing client demand as Fortune 1000 companies and high-growth private equity-backed firms relocate and expand across the region. The firm is scaling operations to deliver both in-market, boutique hiring services and broader capabilities for national and global clients. The expansion coincides with notable recognition, 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.

In 2026, StevenDouglas achieved Top 10 executive search firm status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas—a significant milestone for a firm that entered the Texas market just a few years ago. This recognition reflects the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the depth of client relationships cultivated across the state. The firm’s expansion into Texas spans Finance & Accounting, Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams. Additionally, StevenDouglas has expanded its service offerings to meet evolving client demands, including the growth of its Technology Search & Staffing division into new markets such as Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte; the elevation of its Atlanta office to a full-service location encompassing Finance & Accounting Search, Technology, Supply Chain/Operations, Sales/Marketing, HR, and Legal recruiting; the growth of the Supply Chain & Operations practice to incorporate Engineering specialists; and the Human Resources practice extending 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. For more information, visit www.stevendouglas.com or call (954) 385-8595.