StevenDouglas has been recognized as a Top 10 executive search firm in Austin, Houston, and Dallas for 2026, a significant milestone that highlights the firm's rapid growth in the Texas market and its broader expansion across the Sunbelt region. The achievement comes just a few years after the firm entered Texas, reflecting the success of its team led by Laurie Canepa, Texas Managing Director, and the depth of client relationships cultivated across the state.
The recognition matters because it signals StevenDouglas' emergence as a major player in one of the country's most dynamic economic regions. As Fortune 1000 companies and high-growth private equity-backed and middle-market firms continue to relocate and expand across the Sunbelt, the demand for top leadership talent has intensified. StevenDouglas has positioned itself as a trusted partner for organizations competing for executive talent in major markets, offering both in-market boutique hiring services and broader capabilities for national and global clients.
The firm's Texas expansion spans Finance & Accounting, Technology, and HR executive search, staffing, and project-based resources teams. This is part of 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 strategy following the 2008 financial crisis and again during the 2020 pandemic, emerging stronger each time.
In 2026, StevenDouglas also expanded its service offerings to meet evolving client demands. The Technology Search & Staffing division grew into new markets including Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte, and 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.
These expansions reflect the firm's broader growth trajectory. Over the past several years, StevenDouglas 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 earned 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.
"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!"
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