Stephen Benson
Principal Recruiter - HIT Division
sbenson@directrecruiters.com
Stephen Benson has been with Direct Recruiters since 2017 as a Healthcare Software Executive Recruiter. He works alongside Managing Partner and HIT Leader, Mike Silverstein, and a large team of HIT Recruiters and Researchers. As an Executive Recruiter, Stephen's focus is on Sales, Product Management, Customer Success, Engineering and Operations from the Director level through VP and the C-Suite.
Prior to working at Direct Recruiters, Stephen was a Professional Recruiter at two local Cleveland, Ohio recruiting firms. He has a proven track record of identifying the most highly qualified candidates and placing them with high growth, PE & VC backed healthcare software companies nationwide.
Stephen earned his Bachelor’s degree in Education, with minors in History and Political Science from Bowling Green State University and considers himself a lifelong learner.
Stephen is an avid Cleveland sports fan, enjoys reading, playing Lacrosse and golf, and spending time with his wife Alli, their son William and their German Shepard, Obi.
Contact Stephen Benson: 440-996-0580 / sbenson@directrecruiters.com
Healthcare IT Recruiters | Healthcare Technology Executive Search | Open Roles
Stephen Benson Testimonials
Staci Grossbard, SVP Sales | Candidate
“Steve prepared me well, answered all my questions, had great follow up and was fantastic to work with! Amazing!”
Read MoreJennie Martucci, VP of Client Services, VisiQuate | Client
“Of all the Recruiters we use, DRI continually brings me the most qualified candidates. Follow-up is great, our company for the most part really enjoys are relationships with DRI team. DRI definitely understands our culture. It is a HUGE part…
Read MoreNimish Parikh, Operating Advisor – Technology, Rubicon Founders | Candidate
“DRI actually has opportunities and connections compared to a lot of the recruiters out there. They were great partners in the interviews. DRI is awesome.”
Read MoreLindsey Stablein | Candidate
“Steve was an awesome connection point between me and my new company. He is easy to work with and can keep the interview process moving at a pace you don’t usually see. Can’t recommend working with Steve more!”
Read MoreT.P. – Candidate
“Grateful for an excellent experience working with Stephen on my journey to the VP Technical Customer Care role. His exceptional communication and thorough preparation made the process smooth and enjoyable.”
Read MoreS.W. – Candidate
“Steve is an invaluable partner for navigating the complexities of an executive search. He’s well prepared, educated on his clients and their needs, and has deep insights within the healthcare space. He is an incredible asset if you’re looking to…
Read MoreT.P. – Candidate
“I highly recommend Stephen for his invaluable assistance throughout my career search journey. His profound understanding of the healthcare IT industry and the specific nuances of the company I interviewed for set him apart. Stephen’s meticulous preparation for each interview,…
Read MoreL.H. – Candidate
“I had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Steve as my executive recruiter and I can unequivocally say that he is a consummate professional in this field. Steve possesses an unparalleled understanding of the complex landscape of the healthcare…
Read MoreB.T. – Candidate
“The entire process was a very good experience. Working with Steve was a joy! The entire staff at DRI are professional, great communicators and helpful with navigating the entire interview and selection process. I would highly recommend DRI.”
Read MoreK.M. – Candidate
“Steve was with me every step of the way. He provided thorough responses to my questions and checked in regularly to see how things were progressing. Overall experience was excellent. Steve was always available and ready to jump in to…
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