StevenDouglas has reached Top 10 executive search firm status in Austin, Houston, and Dallas in 2026, a significant milestone that highlights the firm's rapid expansion across the Sunbelt and its growing influence in one of the nation's most competitive talent markets. The achievement comes just a few years after the firm entered Texas, reflecting the team assembled by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the depth of client relationships cultivated across the state.
The recognition matters because it signals StevenDouglas' ability to compete with larger, established players in key markets where demand for leadership talent is intense. As Fortune 1000 companies and high-growth private equity-backed and middle-market firms continue to relocate and expand across the Sunbelt, StevenDouglas has positioned itself as a go-to partner for organizations vying for top executive, technology, and professional talent. The firm's Texas expansion spans Finance & Accounting, Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams, representing one component of its broader organic growth.
Beyond Texas, StevenDouglas has expanded its services across numerous Sunbelt states, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. The firm is scaling operations to deliver both in-market boutique hiring services and broader capabilities for national and global clients. This expansion has been driven by organic client demand and strategic talent investment, and it 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.
The firm has also broadened its service offerings in 2026 to meet evolving client demands. Its Technology Search & Staffing division has grown 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 now incorporates Engineering specialists, and the Human Resources practice has extended to a fully national scope to serve clients across multiple industries and regions.
StevenDouglas' 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. The firm 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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