Press
April 19, 2022
Direct Recruiters, Inc. is proud to announce that they have been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Annual Search Industry Rankings for the fourth year in a row. Landing at #26 on the list, DRI was a part of 50 top firms ranging from largest recruiting and talent leadership solutions firms to the leading boutique specialists. Hunt Scanlon’s annual top 50 recruiters list is a roundup of the largest, fastest growing executive search firms in the Americas.
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Solon, Ohio- Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI), Executive Search, is pleased to announce that Cherie Shepard has been named Managing Partner at Direct Recruiters, Inc. As the first woman appointed to Managing Partner at DRI, Cherie has demonstrated leadership, mentorship, dedication, and a standard of excellence in her role and within the search industry.
Cherie Shepard began at DRI over 14 years ago and currently directs the Packaging, Processing & Material Handling teams. She is known for her ability to quickly comprehend clients’ unique needs and identify high caliber talent in her industry. Cherie demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and serves as a positive role model for women in business. Cherie founded the Direct Recruiters women’s group to support women in professional development, wellness, philanthropy, and more. In addition, Cherie sits on the DRI Diversity Committee. She has been a great asset to the DRI company culture and exemplifies DRI’s core values on a daily basis.
According to Dan Charney, President & CEO, “We are so happy to congratulate Cherie on her new role as Managing Partner. We are proud of her accomplishments and everything she has done and continues to do for our firm. We look forward to her future successes at DRI.”
To contact Cherie Shepard, 440-996-0582 / cs******@di**************.com.
Since 1983, Direct Recruiters, Inc. 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.
Engage Cleveland recently hosted the 8th annual Lunch with Leaders session at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Young Professionals met and conversed with CEOs, COOs, Presidents and more from different companies and industries during a round table discussion. Dan Charney, President and CEO of Direct Recruiters, Inc. attended to connect and network with the up-and-coming talent of Cleveland.
“Attending these events and connecting with young professionals is an opportunity to offer mentorship and guidance for those just starting on their career journey.” Says Dan Charney, “Speaking about my own professional experiences, offering advice, and answering their questions creates a conversation and establishes a rapport that allows for these young people to truly succeed.”
Engage Cleveland is a community engagement organization for young professionals and business/community leaders who are passionate about making Cleveland a lasting home for the next generation. Their goal is to attract, engage and retain young, diverse talent to Greater Cleveland by connecting young professionals to people, jobs, organizations, and events.
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.
Solon, Ohio- Direct Recruiters, Inc (DRI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mitchell Herman to Managing Partner. As an Executive Recruiter on DRI’s Digital Health team, Mitchell works with many of the industry’s fastest growing companies to recruit, secure, and retain human capital.
Mitchell joined Direct Recruiters in 2017 as a summer intern working with Managing Partner, Norm Volsky, before accepting a full-time position pending his graduation from The Ohio State University. He quickly excelled in the digital health space, bringing his impressive work ethic and positive attitude to each search. Mitchell has led the company in billings and established many new clients in his short tenure. In 2021, he closed the largest deal in DRI’s 39-year history.
According to Dan Charney, President, “We would like to congratulate Mitchell Herman on his new role as Managing Partner and all his accomplishment thus far. Mitchell’s hard work and dedication to Direct Recruiters has been and will continue to be a vital asset moving into 2022 and beyond. As Managing Partner, Mitch will play a pivotal role as we continue to work towards our aggressive growth initiatives.”
Mitchell Herman exemplifies Direct Recruiters’ core values, staying accountable to clients, candidates, and coworkers and offering pivotal advice and mentorship to team members.
To Contact Mitchell Herman, 440-996-0875 / mh*****@di**************.com
January 20, 2022
Solon, Ohio- Direct Recruiters, Inc (DRI) is proud to announce our 2021 Award Winners. Nominated and chosen by our leadership teams, these employees exemplify our core values. They are respectfully tenacious and passionately focused. They are team players that act for the greater good. They positively impact others and are accountable to our clients, candidates, and co-workers. They are solutions oriented and take initiative to solve problems. The award categories are Rookie of the Year, Recruiter of the Year, Researcher of the Year, and Operations Person of the Year.
Rookie of the Year, Trevor Yasinow, has gone above and beyond expectations. He consistently does the little things well, puts in effort day in and day out, and ranks at the top for both basic metrics (resumes, send outs, phone time) as well as the bigger things (deal closings and billings). Most importantly, candidates love to work with Trevor. He embodies all of DRI’s core values daily and is the best recipient for this award. Congratulations Trevor!
Recruiter of the Year, Mitchell Herman, has had a record-breaking year. He has led the company in billings and brought in about a half dozen of his own clients. Incredibly humble, Mitchell has mentored the entire Digital Health team and continues to offer his time and expertise for newer employees. As an executive recruiter, Mitch has closed the most deals on the team and in 2021 closed the largest deal in company history. Congratulations Mitchell!
Researcher of the Year, Jaimie Bailey, is a rockstar and a core component of the Healthcare Technology team. She is extremely detailed oriented, and task focused and makes sure that her team members are too. She goes above and beyond each and every day in creating materials that are crucial for our clients’ hiring needs. Congratulations Jaimie!
Operations Person of the Year, Celeste Gable, has been an incredible asset to the operations team. In her short time here, Celeste has contributed to a majority of the success of DRI’s social media platforms. She is a go-getter that is always ready to take on another project. From running the rewards program to creating detailed campaigns, she is part of the creative force driving DRI’s marketing team. Congratulations Celeste!
November 22, 2021
Solon, Ohio – Direct Recruiters, Inc (DRI), Executive Search, is pleased to announce that Dave Bevington has been named Partner. Dave has been instrumental in the growth of DRI’s Automation practice area. His resourceful and creative approach and style enable him to easily connect with executive level talent and form long lasting partnerships.
Dave joined DRI over 9 years ago after gaining extensive experience in business development and marketing. Dave’s ability to build and implement high-level business strategies has led to his continued growth and success.
According to Robert Cohn, Managing Partner, “DRI is proud to name Dave Bevington as our newest Partner. Dave is an innovator who uses his critical thinking skills to create “win-win” business solutions for our clients and candidates. We are proud of his achievements and look forward to the continued growth of our Automation practice area and DRI as a whole”.
To contact Dave Bevington, 440-996-0584 / db********@di**************.com