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Still Growing Strong Since 1983
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is proud to announce their 35th Anniversary. They plan on a full year of celebrations to show appreciation for their clients, employees, and vendors.
Founded in 1983, DRI started as an employment agency serving the local Cleveland, OH market. Over time, DRI evolved into a top International Executive Search firm comprised of over forty experienced Recruiters, Project Managers, Researchers and Operations professionals. Initially DRI focused on placing professionals in the Supply Chain Industry with a special emphasis on the Automatic Identification and Data Capture industry. Soon after being recognized as a leader in the Supply Chain space, DRI applied the same formula to various other vertical markets and began a hyper-growth phase which continues today.
With Dan Charney at the helm as President & CEO, DRI has added a large number of practice areas including: Automated Packaging & Material Handling Equipment, Automation & Sensors & Controls, Consumer & Professional Technologies, Cybersecurity, Electronic Security Technology, Energy & Sustainability, Food Service & Processing Equipment, Government Technology, HVAC/R, Healthcare IT, Labels, Life Sciences, Military Transition, Military Leadership Excellence, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processing Equipment, Plastics & Flexible Packaging, Robotics, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Vehicle Technology. DRI also launched a sister company, Direct Consulting Associates (DCA), back in 2011. DCA is the contract staffing arm of the business that has gained a substantial reputation for delivering exceptional Healthcare IT talent on a contract basis.
According to Mr. Charney, “Our success can be attributed to the combination of staying current with the ever-changing job market, taking risks by entering emerging markets, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and attracting some of the best talent in the search industry. We also owe a tremendous amount of credit to Sheldon Myeroff, our Founder. Under his direction and leadership, the company flourished. He inspired us through his actions and words to believe in creating something great. We would not be where we are without our team of Partners and Associates who are truly our backbone. They live to our core values every single day and are driven to be the number one search firm in the country that offers customized employment solutions for our clients. We are so proud of what we have built at DRI and the fact that we’re still growing strong after 35 years in the business.”
DRI has helped thousands of talented people enhance their careers and at the same time helped thousands of clients achieve their corporate goals. They have also been recognized for their work. In 2017 alone, DRI was honored with 7 prestigious local and national awards including Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces, Inc. 5000, and Staffing Industry Analysts’ Top 100 Search Firms. DRI also thinks it’s important to give back. They make a difference in their community through an annual toy drive for children in area hospitals, the annual 5K Race for the Place supporting cancer patients and their families, and collecting food donations for area food banks.
The Direct Companies of Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) and Direct Consulting Associates (DCA) are pleased to announce the promotions of two employees.
Jordan Freireich has been promoted to Director of Finance and Operations. Joining the Direct Companies in 2013, he previously served as IT Manager. In this role, Jordan managed, maintained, and implemented company technology initiatives. As Director of Finance and Operations, Jordan will be responsible for establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, financial reporting systems, and managing vendor relationships.
Christy Fox has been promoted to Director of Marketing. Formerly Marketing Specialist at the Direct Companies, Christy created company collateral, managed social media, and maintained the company website. As Director of Marketing, Christy will provide companywide marketing strategy relating to all marketing functions including content, digital, and design.
According to Dan Charney, President, “We are excited about the promotions of Jordan and Christy on our Operations team. Their expertise, skills and leadership they bring to the team will enhance the growth of both Direct Recruiters and Direct Consulting Associates, as well as provide invaluable support to our recruiting professionals.”
The announcement of these promotions were also featured on Crain's Cleveland Business on January 21, 2018. See the 'People on the Move' feature, here.
Direct Recruiters is pleased to announce that Matthew Cohen has been named as their new Practice Leader for DRI’s HVAC/R recruitment division. Matthew’s new position will be in addition to his current role as Practice Leader of Energy & Sustainability.
Matthew will be responsible for market research, candidate sourcing, recruiting, new business development and expanding the HVAC/R practice. His ultimate goal is to match top industry companies with candidates who wish to maximize their potential and achieve their greatest aspirations.
Matthew has been with DRI for over 4 years and according to Dan Charney, President & CEO of DRI, “Matthew’s success and passion within the Energy space makes him the right person to lead and run our HVAC/R Practice area as well. We have complete confidence in his abilities.”
Matthew attended Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Subsequently, he served in the military for two years as a combat paratrooper.
Contact Matthew Cohen at 440-996-0860 or mc****@di**************.com .
Unprecedented…Executives Monetarily Guaranteed to be Retained for 1 to 2 years
Direct Recruiters is proud to unveil their new ground-breaking low risk Retained Executive Search appropriately named Direct Retention.
Direct Retention by Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is disrupting the search industry with its Money-Back Guaranteed Retained Search. Specifically designed for small and medium size companies, Direct Retention focuses on acquiring, assessing, delivering, and retaining Senior Level Executives and other key professionals without any financial downside.
How can we do this? By presenting only those candidates who have been fully vetted by us and our independent consultants of Pradco, Organizational Consulting Group, Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC and HR & Relo Advisors. Respectively, their expertise range from behavioral assessments, compensation studies, legal support for non-competes, and relocation assistance.
According to Dan Charney, President & CEO of DRI, “Direct Retention is an innovative executive search model. We’ve joined forces with independent consultants who are known for best practices in their fields as a means to offer total employment solutions for clients seeking to fill leadership positions. We are backing our product with an unprecedented retention guarantee. We’ve listened to our clients and the future is not just the recruitment of top-notch senior level management, but the need for seamless onboarding and long-term retention.
For more information regarding Direct Retention, visit https://www.directrecruiters.com/direct-retention/.
The announcement appeared in Yahoo Finance, MorningStar, The Miami Herald, Synacore, and CharlotteObserver.com.
Staffing Industry Analysts’ list of Millennials in Staffing featuring 35 industry influencers is out and DRI's Mike Silverstein made the list!
This year marks the first time Staffing Industry Analysts has published a list of millennials in the industry; it features staffing movers and shakers who were born between 1982 and 2000. The list is sponsored by Monster.
John Yurkschatt, Managing Partner of our sister company Direct Consulting Associates, also made this list!
Millennials rank as the largest living generation in the US, according to population estimates; they are now the largest segment of the US workforce. And they will be 75% of the US workforce by 2025.
However, the list is not a ranking. It’s a recognition of a group that is shaping the future of the American economy, and it’s based on nominations from the industry. It’s a snapshot of several noteworthy millennials. The list does not include supplier to the industry or staffing buyers.
“We believe millennials bring vital optimism, entrepreneurship and positive change to the next era of the American economy,” said Subadhra Sriram, publisher and editor at Staffing Industry Analysts. “Our goal is to provide a glimpse into this generation’s achievements as they pertain to the industry and the evolution of the ecosystem.”
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is pleased to announce that Ryan Lange has been admitted as a Partner. In addition to Partner, Ryan will continue to serve as the Practice Leader for Government & Security.
Ryan has been with DRI for over 6 years and in the recruiting industry for almost 8 years. He has been a vital contributor to the placement of exceptional talent in client companies. In addition, his outstanding leadership qualities have resulted in the expansion of the Government, Electronic Security, and Cybersecurity practice areas.
According to Dan Charney, President, “Ryan Lange exemplifies the qualities that we value within our organization: hard work, intelligence, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to make those around him better. In addition, his appointment is an added dimension to our leadership team and service excellence.”
Ryan will share his new duties with Managing Partners Sheldon Myeroff, David Peterson, Mike Silverstein, and Robert Cohn.
To contact Ryan Lange, 440-996-0593 / rl****@di**************.com .