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July 17, 2024
Solon, Ohio- Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), a Starfish Partners Company, is pleased to announce that Tess Lepore and Justin Doyle have been named Partners. Both have been recognized throughout their years at DRI as dedicated, top-performing members of our team, who exemplify our core values each day.
Tess Lepore began at DRI over 3 years ago as an executive recruiter and has played an integral role on the Government, Energy and Security team. She quickly excelled in the executive search industry, bringing an admirable work ethic, positive mentality, and goal-oriented outlook. Tess is someone that believes in following up and following through. Whether that’s with clients, candidates, coworkers, family members or friends, Tess is committed and won’t relent until she exceeds expectations. In addition to her successful recruiting accomplishments in the Government Technology space, Tess is a valuable mentor for up-and-coming recruiters, and runs weekly training sessions, enabling others to grow and scale their recruiting careers. Tess's strong leadership skills, diligence and impressive track record enables her team and the entire company to succeed.
Justin Doyle joined DRI in 2012 specializing in automation recruiting. Justin's enthusiasm and attention to detail quickly propelled him to being the Director of Fluid Power, then Practice Leader of Water Technology. Justin's outstanding abilities to expand and cultivate recruiting practices through market research, candidate sourcing and new business development led to a new role in 2023 as Starfish Partners' Director of Technology and Innovation. In this role, Justin helps recruiting firms and Starfish Partners to develop strategies surrounding their recruiting tech-stack and improve data quality and processes, in addition to mentoring database analysts and researchers. Justin's extensive combined expertise in the recruiting industry and technology field plays a large part of DRI and Starfish Partners' growth and success.
According to Dan Charney, President & CEO, “Speaking on behalf of the current Partners and employees, we are thrilled to congratulate both Tess and Justin on their promotion to Partner. We are very proud of both for reaching this level of success, and look forward to their continued growth. Tess and Justin embody our core values and play integral roles in reaching our aggressive strategic goals.”
To contact Tess Lepore, 440-261-4322 / tlepore@directrecruiters.com.
To contact Justin Doyle, 440-996-0056 / jdoyle@directrecruiters.com.
June 24, 2024
Solon, Ohio - Direct Recruiters, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
Direct Recruiters is proud to have been named a Plain Dealer Top Workplace 9 years running. To view the full list of top workplaces, click here.
June 19, 2024
Solon, Ohio - Direct Recruiters, Inc., a Starfish Partners company, has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. Prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.
After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 543 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.
Direct Recruiters was also recognized on this list in 2017 and 2019.
To view Inc Best Workplaces 2024 list, click here.
June 5, 2024
Solon, Ohio - Direct Recruiters, a leading executive search firm, is proud to announce that Tom Clark, Partner and Practice Leader, is the featured guest on episode 2 of "The Supply Chaney" podcast. Hosted by Nathan Chaney, "The Supply Chaney" is an interview-style podcast that explores the experiences and expertise of professionals across the supply chain industry, from current leaders driving results to innovators shaping the future.
In this episode, Tom Clark shares his "Nine Nuggets of Career Wisdom," offering invaluable advice to professionals at all levels. With over nine years of experience as an executive search recruiter specializing in supply chain and logistics, Tom provides deep insights into navigating career paths, essential skills for success, and emerging trends in the industry.
Tom Clark has played a crucial role at Direct Recruiters by placing top-tier talent in key positions, helping both companies and candidates achieve their goals. His strategic approach and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the supply chain community.
Listeners can tune into "The Supply Chaney" podcast to hear Tom Clark's insights and gain valuable career advice. The episode is available now at The Supply Chaney Media.
Connect with Tom Clark on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and gain further insights into the supply chain industry. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from his extensive experience and wisdom. Listen to the full episode on The Supply Chaney and discover how you can elevate your career in supply chain and logistics.
June 5, 2024
Solon, Ohio — Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), a leading executive search firm, and Health Innovations, LLC, a trailblazer in physician executive, population health, and healthcare analytics talent acquisition, are thrilled to announce their strategic merger. This transformative partnership combines DRI's expertise in executive placements in digital health, employer health, pharmacy, hospital IT, and contract staffing with Health Innovations’ deep understanding of population health and data-driven healthcare solutions.
Key Highlights:
- A Synergistic Approach: By merging, DRI and Health Innovations create a powerhouse to bridge the gaps that exist in healthcare staffing today. Together, they will offer a unique staffing solution that allows organizations to build a coherent strategy across population health and value-based care, clinical leadership, technology, and advanced analytics.
- Top Talent Access: Health Innovations has a proven track record of placing world-class clinical executives and analytics thought leaders, which aligns perfectly with DRI's growing healthcare practice.
- Data-Driven Excellence: Health Innovations' focus on data science, informatics, and population health models complements DRI's existing services. The combined entity will offer comprehensive staffing solutions for the entire healthcare ecosystem, including integrated delivery systems, payers, life sciences, digital health, and analytics companies.
David Gorstein, founder of Health Innovations, states, “Our goal has always been to assemble the right teams to drive meaningful change in healthcare. By joining forces with DRI, we can amplify our impact. Together, we will empower organizations to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare delivery.”
Dan Charney, CEO of Direct Recruiters, added, “We have spent the past year getting to know David and exploring the possibilities of bringing our businesses together. From a business perspective, David’s expertise and experience will add immediate additional capabilities to three of our cornerstone healthcare practices. More importantly, David is a wonderful person, and we are so excited for the impact he will make on DRI and the overall Starfish family, especially in the healthcare sector.”
To learn more about Direct Recruiters' Population Health, click here.
May 24, 2024
Solon, OH — Direct Recruiters Inc., a leading executive search firm, is pleased to share key insights from Hunt Scanlon’s Executive Search Review: ‘2024 Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Executive Recruiting Special Issue.'
Hunt Scanlon Media is a global news and intelligence organization that delivers exclusive news, data, and insights for leaders in the executive recruiting and talent management industry. Their Executive Search Reports are renowned for providing in-depth analysis and expert commentary on key trends and challenges shaping the executive search and recruitment sectors.
In an interview featured in the publication, Michael Silverstein, Managing Partner oh Healthcare IT & Life Sciences at Direct Recruiters Inc., discussed the trends observed in the private equity market throughout 2023. Silverstein noted a slowdown in new investments in portfolio companies last year, attributing it to rising interest rates impacting debt service for deals. Despite this, Silverstein highlighted ongoing search activity, primarily concentrated on top grading and replacing underperforming talent rather than new initiative hiring.
“We see a ton of activity when there is a flurry of new investments in new portfolio companies and ’23 was slow on that front,” commented Mike Silverstein. “Rising interest rates and the impact that had on debt service for deals really had companies focusing on belt tightening last year. There was still a decent amount of search activity, but that activity was highly focused on top grading and replacement of underperforming talent rather than net new initiative hiring.”
Direct Recruiters Inc. continues to navigate these dynamic market conditions by providing specialized executive search services tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by private equity firms in the healthcare IT & life sciences sectors.
For more detailed insights from Hunt Scanlon’s Executive Search Review and to learn more about Direct Recruiters Inc.’s strategic approach to executive search in private equity, please visit https://huntscanlon.com/category/executive-search-review/
Since 1983, Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) has been recognized as the relationship-focused search firm that assists top-tier organizations with recruiting, acquiring, and retaining high-impact talent for mission-critical positions. Visit us at www.directrecruiters.com and follow us on Twitter @DRI_Inc.