On a daily basis, DRI’s government technology recruiters and government technology executive search specialists work with leading clients and top candidates within the government technology space. Below are top reviews and testimonials that highlight the success of working with DRI Government Technology recruiters.
- “Tess was very open and honest with me. She provided feedback and support through the entire process. Tess was amazing!”
Mandy Stollsteimer, Sales Executive, MD Ally | Candidate
“Aaron Kutz was excellent to work with. He went above and beyond navigating the process. Aaron Kutz pulled out all of the stops, my situation was complicated and not an area I am accustomed to navigating. His expert guidance and explanations made a complicated situation easy.’
S.W. Director of Federal Military Sales | Candidate
“Aaron was an effective and transparent communicator throughout the process. He also was a keen listener. I was very happy and extremely satisfied with DRI. Aaron always kept me in the loop and prepared me for each step of the way.”
Marcel Guajardo, VP of Product | Candidate
“Tess is the best. Incredibly proactive, gives great information, and transparent throughout the process. Overwhelmingly positive experience working with DRI. Whether I’m looking for a position of my own, or to add members to my team, DRI has been incredibly helpful. The entire team is a force multiplier and receive feedback exceptionally well. I look forward to continuing our relationship throughout my professional career.”
Chris Perez, VP of Sales, Truleo | Candidate
“Tess was great to work with! Helpful, communicative and it’s obvious she genuinely cares about placing candidates in the right role and culture. Truly great, I’ll continue to point others to DRI and Tess in particular.”
D.M. | Candidate
“I’d definitely recommend DRI to my colleagues that would benefit from any services.”
Adam Robinson, Portfolio Solutions Engineer | Candidate
“Tess and the DRI team is the most thorough and professional organization I have worked with when searching for new opportunities. Every step of the process is thoroughly presented with background on personas and the position.”
K.S. | Candidate
“Tess is the best! Fast, efficient, accurate, fun to work with! In lock step the whole way, made me feel like I was a priority.”
Matt Parnofiello, Strategic Account Executive, Prepared Response | Candidate
“DRI aligned to our requirements for each role – namely 911 experience, sales experience, etc. Tess was extremely responsive throughout and communicative of the process. There were no surprises. I felt that DRI was well in tune with the specific industry niche we operate in which is public safety sales.”
D.C. Head of Sales | Client
“Tess is amazing. She made the process easy and talked through everything with me. Tess is an ALL STAR. I cannot say enough good things about working with her.”
B.W. – Candidate
“Tess is the best. Hands down. She was there when I needed her the most and listened to my concerns with my old job and found me a great home. Extremely grateful for her and her expertise! She was very helpful in helping me inform my old company my intentions to leave. Grateful for that.”
James Tracy, Western Sales, Zetron | Candidate
“I had the pleasure of working with Tess during my recent job search, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She was professional, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit for my skills and career goals. Tess demonstrated a deep understanding of the role and the industry, providing valuable insights and advice throughout the process. Her responsiveness and attention to detail made the experience seamless and stress-free. I truly appreciated how she kept me updated every step of the way and went above and beyond to ensure that all my questions and concerns were addressed. Thanks to Tess, I was able to find a fantastic opportunity that aligns perfectly with my aspirations. Her dedication and expertise sets her apart, and I would not hesitate to work with her again in the future or recommend her to others. The best experience I have ever had working with a recruiting agency or any recruiter at any company for that matter.”
C.W. | Candidate
“It was great working with Tess. Her knowledge of the industry and the hiring process at RapidSOS, along with notable overlap of our professional networks made the process smooth and helped me maximize my ability to showcase myself.”
Jesse O’Dell, West Sales Executive, RapidSOS | Candidate
“This guy is really good at his job, expert communicator. He fully prepares you for whats coming or what to expect and next steps. Could not be more satisfied. It was exactly what anyone should want, easy.”
Ryan Chapman, JustFoia Solutions Consultant NE, MCCi | Candidate
“Tyler was very professional, communicative, courteous and helpful to navigate different personas and interview steps through the process.”
Jeson Amin, Sales Executive | Candidate
“Great presentation of candidate, easy to read and understand the fit. Great job digging into his background and accomplishments. Always an easy closure at offer as well. Always prompt and on top of candidates to warn of any issues or help us understand the desire for role and company. I always go to DRI for our needs first before opening to any other partners.”
F.D., NICE, Ltd.
“Very attentive throughout the process. It was fantastic, offered great opportunities.”
D.P., Account Executive | Candidate
“DRI was able to find for me the best position I have ever garnered from a recruiting firm. Engineering positions are hard to come by within Knoxville, but DRI found one that really worked for me (and vice-versa :-) ) Thanks, DRI!”
Erik Lehto – Candidate
“Highly satisfied with level of talent and quickness of filling positions. Open head count is costly and so is making a bad hire. DRI Recruiters minimizes my costs and helps to ensure a successful hire. Tess is a professional and always 3 steps ahead!”
Ryan Phillips, Director of Sales, Omnigo
“All candidates were qualified or over qualified. DRI provided solid options. They are always on top of each project, persistent in a good way. We are all really busy and their consistent follow up is helpful. We have worked with several over the years and DR has been wonderful. It truly feels like a partnership.”
Mark Johnson, Executive Vice President, iCEV
“Aaron was excellent to work with. His communication was off the charts in professionalism and consistency. Recruiters can sometimes have a reputation for being very transactional. Aaron kept me in the loop from the beginning and was thorough enough to follow up a couple times after I started my new role. I’d gladly work with DRI again and wouldn’t hesitate to refer anyone from my network to DRI.”
H.L.S. – Candidate





