Mike Silverstein

“Excellent group to work with that maintains close industry relationships. One of the best in the industry. I see them hosting/attending receptions at major conferences I also attend, building relationships, etc. – really great team!”

“Great communication and expectation setting. At the end of the day, their work resulted in each party winning as part of this deal. Kudos to Steve & Mike for helping make this happen. Mike did a great job coming in at the end and helping me present an offer that worked for myself and the company. He showed his true expertise in the industry.”

“I’ve been recruiting talent in the healthcare information technology industry for more than 25 years and have worked with many recruiters over that period of time. In today’s high growth HIT environment, I get between ten and fifteen calls/emails from various recruiters each week, pitching me on their latest “#1” candidate who they are sure will be a perfect fit for me, my team and my company. Fortunately, I never get calls like that from Mike Silverstein. Instead, I go to Mike when I have a recruiting need because he listens. Mike has been a trusted resource for me when I am in need of additional talent because he is not focused on pushing or selling candidates, rather his focus is on understanding my needs first, researching candidates extensively, screening candidates appropriately, managing candidates proactively throughout the hiring process and conscientiously following up to ensure my satisfaction. Mike also blends the appropriate mix of contact frequency with knowing when contact isn’t appropriate. There are many recruiters that have been in the business longer than Mike, but they’d do themselves some good to follow his lead.”

“Over the past few weeks, I reached out to many recruiters via email seeking out new marketing opportunities and thankfully Michael Silverstein was one of the few who responded with unconditional service to help me. He accepted the task of marketing me as if it was his responsibility to do so and he’s been loyal to that ever since. I consider Michael’s extensive knowledge and expertise regarding today’s economy and workplace an asset for me and the many others he may be helping. His guidance is positive, constructive and precise. What I’m thankful for at this time of my life is his uplifting spirit and belief in not only his own skills, but in the skills of his client(s). And I’m someone he just met a few weeks ago! I’m forever thankful Michael Silverstein answered my email.”

“Ben Shamis is a great communicator, a great listener, and he . He helps me think through things and is not just a yes man. He is one of the best recruiters I have ever worked with. I love working with Mike, Ben, Brad, and all the team members at DRI.”

“great overview of opportunity, great introductions, preparation and handoffs, clear communication throughout. Couldn’t be happier and would recommend to anyone.”

“You guys are awesome… truly felt like a partnership. Love Mike and the team… will be a huge supporter going forward.”

“Great team to work with, highly responsive and on top of process throughout.”

“Really appreciate your group. I’ve known Mike for 20 years and 1st class guy. Ben did an excellent job setting me up with the right fit. Highly recommended and value the relationship.”

“ I met Mike several years ago as I was stepping into leadership of company where we were going to drive a pivot in both product capabilities and markets. Prior to my engagement with DRI, the majority of my search experience has been with larger firms and given the starting position of the company I was looking for a bit more edge in both the recruiter and the candidates. Since that initial successful search with Mike and his team they have helped fill both product leadership and GTM roles (C-Suite and VP). Each hire remains a key leader within our company. With each search I have appreciated the speed from first call with Mike to the first interview and the teamwork with DRI as we work through and tweak the screening criteria. DRI is a partner as our company and team continue our evolution.”

“Mike and the entire DRI team stayed the course with us for over a year on an important and senior president level hire with very specific criteria. We are delighted with where we landed and grateful the team was so dedicated to helping us find and land this key hire.”

“I’ve worked with Mike through many different successful key hires and build outs over the years. DRI is an important strategic partner that thinks through what is needed first and builds a high energy search execution plan around those specific requirements.

Mike and DRI are hands down the best in the health tech recruiting business.”

“exceptional recruiters. timely communications. professional follow up. ability to balance needs of recruiter/recruitee. great experience.”

“Mike and his team are consultative, experienced, and collaborative. They offer thoughtful ideas and solutions and then go out and execute. Most importantly, they are trustworthy, honest and are focused on the long-term relationship with their customer. We partnered with the DRI team on the successful hire of our Chief Clinical Officer and subsequently a search for our new General Counsel. If you are looking for a search partner that is focused on what is best for your business and not theirs, talk to Mike.”

“Great experience, listened to our needs and budget, provided good quality candidates that met the criteria, DRI recruitment team exceeded expectations. Thank you, Michael Silverstein and the entire recruitment team!”

“I’m consistently delighted with the quality of candidates Mike Silverstein and his team deliver to us. DRI’s team earnestly stays on top of the search process and effectively communicates each critical step. Love them.”

“Michael and his colleagues/partners provided exemplary service for my obtaining a position with Capsule Tech. Their expertise in selection of one of the best companies in USA/Globe for me which matched my skills and desires – outstanding! Thank you Mike!!”

“Over the past few weeks, I reached out to many recruiters via email seeking out new marketing opportunities and thankfully Michael Silverstein was one of the few who responded with unconditional service to help me.
He accepted the task of marketing me as if it was his responsibility to do so and he’s been loyal to that ever since. I consider Michael’s extensive knowledge and expertise regarding today’s economy and workplace an asset for me and the many others he may be helping. His guidance is positive, constructive and precise.
What I’m thankful for at this time of my life is his uplifting spirit and belief in not only his own skills, but in the skills of his client(s). And I’m someone he just met a few weeks ago!
I’m forever thankful Michael Silverstein answered my email.”

“Brad and the Mike Silverstein on DRI team were great to work with! The hiring process went smoothly and easily. Thanks DRI!”

“Mike, Jillian, and the entire DRI team exceeded my expectations! DRI’s expertise in Healthcare IT is evident in their recruitment of top tier sales executives. For me, the weekly calls are invaluable! We’re able to discuss open positions, candidates, and next steps. Additionally, we share market updates as DRI is the “Tip of the Sword” of what is going on in our industry! When working with DRI, I know that we will have success in finding, hiring, and retaining top sales talent. The team at DRI are industry experts that listen to my requirements and then find those top tier candidates that match. Not only do they match skills and experience, but culture too. To retain quality candidates, culture matters. DRI gets that. Often, we would turn down a candidate because they may be a fit on paper but they’re not a cultural fit and vice versa. Right now, we are in an extremely tight labor market, and DRI understands the importance of securing strong talent. Mike, Jillian, and the rest of DRI – thank you for your hard work in uncovering top sales talent!”

“As a sales leader, I get approached often by recruiters claiming they can bring me the best talent on the market. At Experian Health, when we hire new sales associates we take a lot of time and care in the hiring process. We invest significantly in our team during onboarding so making the wrong hire can set us back. We also protect our culture, which is one of high performance, teamwork and authenticity. Consistently, time and time again, Mike and Direct Recruiters have brought me candidates that are not only top industry talent but also fit right into the culture we work so hard to maintain. I would recommend Direct Recruiters as your hiring partner to anyone who asks.”

“I’ve recently used Direct Recruiters for three very important strategic searches and they have delivered great candidates every time. In the specialized niches of healthcare IT, it is very challenging to find executives who have the combination of domain expertise along with excellent management skills. In each search, Mike and Steve were able to provide exceptional candidates who had exactly what we were looking for. They took the time to carefully understand our specific needs so that they used our time efficiently by only providing introductions that were a good fit. In my 25 years of operating experience, I have worked with many executive search firms and I would put the healthcare team at Direct Recruiters at the top.”

“Working with Mike and Steve at Direct Recruiters exceeded my expectations. We have successfully worked with Direct Recruiters in the past and our CEO had a prior relationship with them. They have known us for a long time and really get our culture. Mike and Steve assisted us in filling the Regional Director of Sales role in a difficult geographical territory; they provided a number of candidates, of which we ultimately hired one. I was most pleased with the DRI teams’s communication style along with the detail they provided with their resume submissions, and their professionalism. They vet candidates thoroughly and to the specifications provided, they are extremely responsive, and they are very up front and honest. DRI is top notch as far as a recruitment agency – I would recommend them in a heartbeat. I truly hope to watch them succeed and will definitely engage them again if/when needed.”

“Mike is a refreshing example of the best in executive talent acquisition and HealthIT consulting. He genuinely cares for the people he works with, the clients he represents, and the outstanding candidates he always delivers. Mike grasps the nuances of the Healthcare market, and understands the differences and industry skills required to be successful in device, service, or software focused organizations. As a leader, Mike has assembled an equally impressive team who provide outstanding and consistent client service, follow-up, and keen insights into potential candidates. You will find every interaction with Mike an enjoyable and learning experience!”

Mike and Kasey, it was a pleasure partnering with Direct Recruiters on our recent search for a sales executive. I have worked with many search firms in the past and Direct Recruiters stands out from the others in so many ways.

• You provide responsive, personal service.
• You submitted high quality and sufficient number of excellent candidates.
• You were persistent through a lengthy and difficult recruitment.

Thank you for the hard work your outstanding team dedicated to our search. We won’t hesitate to utilize your services again in the future when the need arises.

“I want to thank you again for your assistance over the past year in helping eHealth Technologies identify candidates for our sales team expansion.  We could not be more pleased with the people we selected from the diverse pool of candidates you provided.  Throughout the entire process the support and guidance provided by you and your team was essential to filling our positions in a timely manner.  I look forward to working on future expansions with you as well.”

“It is with great pleasure that I fully endorse the work of Mike Silverstein. He has been instrumental in helping us quickly locate great talent, those individuals who not only have

the requisite skill sets but those rare individuals who possess the soft skills, teamwork orientation, and passion for what they do. Unlike many recruiters, I never felt like Mike put his interests above mine

in trying to ‘force a fit’ or convince me to accept someone that I didn’t feel was an optimal match. In recruiting high talent, it is important to me to work with a true professional where complete collaboration and urgency exists. I also have the piece of mind in knowing that if I need Mike and his team to help me during negotiations, I fully trust them to execute in this critical area.

In this new economy especially within a small growing business, we are trying to do more with less. Finding great partners who are skilled at what they do, deliver results, and operate with complete transparency and integrity are difficult to find. I feel like I have found this with Mike. I hesitate to offer this recommendation only because he’s a rare find and for selfish reasons I hope he never becomes too busy to find time for my next search.”

“We have partnered with Mike and Direct Recruiters since fall 2008 to find outside sales talent. Mike has been great to work with. He quickly learned all the nuances of what we were looking for in sales talent and does not waste our time with mediocre candidates. He does not try to oversell candidates to us like some recruiters do; he respects our decisions and uses those decisions to narrow in on the ideal candidates for us. He is a true professional with high energy and a strong drive to meet clients’ needs. I highly recommend Mike!”

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with many recruiters and typically avoid them. I’ve made an exception for Mike (Silverstein) who’s the lead Healthcare IT recruiter for Direct Recruiters. Mike is a collaborative partner that produced multiple high quality candidates for my consideration. He offers an unbiased assessment and never tried to force a fit or make a deal. He’s genuine and acts with long term interest in mind. I consider Mike a valued, strategic resource.”

“Mike, thank you for all your efforts and I know we will be in touch for other searches. You have done an excellent job bringing talent our way and I have been very impressed with your professionalism and abilities.”

“It is my pleasure to offer my recommendation to Mike Silverstein, the Director of Healthcare IT at Direct Recruiters. Mike is a diligent professional that has a strong understanding of the Healthcare market and is easy to work with. Mike puts his clients first, works with a high level of integrity and does not look to force a fit. He operates with long term interests in mind and brings a great deal of value to the recruiting process. Mike works hard to provide great results while looking to accomplish his goal the right way. ”

“Mike is one of the most tenacious yet understanding recruiters I have ever worked with in my career. He has proven to be honest, trust worthy and committed to finding win-win situations for all parties involved. I would work with Mike again and definitely plan to refer trusted colleagues to him.”

“Mike, your company’s thorough diligence about our needs, the job description, the location, candidate duties, competitive industries, and compensation ranges allowed us to convey exactly what we were needing in our candidates. This information in turn allowed your team to find the exact fit we needed. The end result has been employees that quickly gained the necessary knowledge to become productive team members in a very short time. I would highly recommend your approach, and your services to any other business that needs immediate results from a professional, results oriented company.”

“Michael has always been an excellent resource. His personality, persistence and professionalism make him a success in his business. His resources allow him to have access to some of the best talent and his commitment to both vendor and client is exceptional. I look forward to working with Michael again.”

“It was a pleasure to work with Mike for my recent job search. He took the time to get to know me, and to figure out what exactly I was looking for in a job. He was excellent with following up on my questions, and clearly outlined the pros and cons of the several opportunities that were available. Throughout the process, he was helpful, patient, knowledgeable, and great advice. And in the end, I found a perfect job for my skills – one I wouldn’t have gotten without Mike’s help. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for new opportunities.”

“I have been in the healthcare IT industry for almost 15 years and have utilized a number of different executive recruiters over that time. Some of my experiences have been less than stellar. Mike Silverstein, on the other hand, has always outperformed my expectations. He holds honesty and integrity to the highest regard. Mike always produces top talented individuals for my openings and we have hired 100% of the folks he has recommended that we have interviewed. The value that Mike has brought us over the last year exceeds the cost of his services. If you have any questions about Mike or his track record of success please don’t hesitate to contact me.”

“I recently had the opportunity to work with Michael. I found him to be extremely reliable and attentive to my needs. In my experience, this is rare for a recruiter. Michael provided a lot of activity in a short period of time. He has many high quality industry contacts and produces results. Whether searching for the right person to fill a role or a new role itself, I would highly recommend Michael.”

“Mike is one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with. His knowledge and understanding of the recruiting field and healthcare industry, is impeccable, and helped me in landing my current position. Additionally, he was a great help throughout, from targeting potential employers through to the interview and hiring process. The combination of his knowledge in recruiting, excellent industry contacts, people skills and other intangibles he brings makes him a great recruiter and a pleasure to work with. I whole-heartedly recommend Mike to anyone looking for an Executive Recruiter. ”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Silverstein for the past three years. As a professional recruiter, Mike is excellent. I had such a high confidence level in his abilities that Mike became the only recruiter we worked with on sales, marketing, operations and account management opportunities. I credit Mike with a significant number of successes we had at M* Modal in the area of talent acquisition.
Mike worked as a business partner to me and other executives within our company. He was always focused on finding the right person for our open roles. He told me that in order to have a successful long term relationship with us, he had to find the best people. He took pride in that.
I turned to Mike on a number of occasions to discuss business issues relative to talent acquisition. I never hesitated and was proud to have Mike speak directly with our CEO, COO, or VP of Sales regarding his activities and candidates.
Mike has an impressive knowledge of our industry and outstanding knowledge of the “key players” including their status, whereabouts, and interests. Mike is tenacious; he follows-up and sees matters through to the end.
Mike is a pleasure to work with. He is smart, realistic, well-spoken, confident, and professional.
I am happy to further discuss my experience with Mike Silverstein. Please do not hesitate to contact me.”

“As the Senior Vice President of Sales at MEDSEEK Inc, a software vendor that specializes in the Healthcare vertical, I recently had the opportunity to work with Mike Silverstein from Direct Recruiters.

In my opinion, Mike brings a tremendous amount of value to the recruiting process. He has clearly done a good job of networking within the Healthcare IT vertical and has a variety of candidates from seasoned veterans to candidates that are just starting their professional careers.

Mike is extremely well organized, timely, articulate, hard working, and excellent with follow up. He greatly simplified the process of finding qualified candidates.

Should you wish to call me regarding Mike’s attributes and ability to find qualified candidates for open positions that you currently have, please feel free to contact me.”

“I have worked with Mike and his team for some time now and have been impressed by their professionalism, responsiveness, and constant effort to find me well qualified candidates to interview for openings in my sales organization. Unlike other recruiters with whom I’ve worked, Mike and his team take the time to elicit our sales candidate needs to make sure they target candidate recruits that will best meet our needs. Mike and his group are true professionals exhibiting the highest integrity and ethics; their desire to make me successful is refreshing and I view Mike and his group as true partners for my sales organization.”

“I can’t thank the two of you enough for your effort around our VP of Sales search. The number and quality of people you put in front of us was outstanding. The follow-up and attention to what we we’re looking for was the best I’ve worked with. I told you when I first met you these many years ago that getting me to use outside sources for talent would be difficult. You not only hung in there which speaks volumes about your tenacity, but when you got the shot you delivered. I can’t think of any greater endorsement than using your services whenever the need arises. Thanks again for all your efforts.”

“In working with many talent agencies, I’ve yet to come across a team as helpful, efficient, energetic and professional as Direct Recruiters. They are a pleasure to work with and approach their customers and candidates with a high level of care! They are my go to resource when sourcing candidates and I would recommend them to anyone as a valuable partner who can provide a strategic hiring advantage.”

“Michael…It is my pleasure to provide you with this letter of recommendation for your role in helping Sandlot Solutions grow. As past President of a healthcare consulting comapany that employed more than 1000 professionals, and current CEO of a Healthcare software company, I know the value of securing skilled talent and the challenges it presents. I will affirm to any perspective client you abilities to quickly, but more importantly accurately identify, and bring to closure top talent in a competitive market. Based on our multiple transacations, I would gladly provide to any prespective client of your integrity, commitment, and ability to get the job done. ”

“I have known Mike Silverstein for several years and came to know him first as a recruit and then later as a hiring manager. Mike is first an employment consultant – helping to navigate his clients through the art of finding the right job-company-fit for candidates and how to hire excellent talent on manager side. He is able to match the right talent and company and job to the right people and does so with incredible grace and speed. As a hiring manager, he screens and then sends me qualified and credible candidates. His contact-network is impressive which allows him to react quickly – while never throwing “names against the wall” to see what sticks.

Having over 25 years in sales, few recruiters I have known have set themselves apart like Mike Silverstein.”

“We have partnered with Direct Recruiters on several opportunities and have found Mike and his firm to be exceptional at recruiting top talent.  They take a partnership approach and really take the time to understand your strategy, culture and key priorities. If you in need of a partner in this space, I highly recommend reaching out to Mike.”

“I have worked with Mike and his team for some time and it has been a true pleasure. They are very professional, timely and hard working. Due to their vast knowledge of the HIT industry and recruiting, they provide high-quality talent and excellent contacts. Mike and his team are reliable, honest and have both the client’s and candidate’s best interest at heart. They do not over-promise or under-deliver; they exceed expectations and are a great resource. I would undoubtedly recommend working with them.”

“It is our pleasure to recommend Mike and his team for their recent work on helping us successfully hire our new Chief Information Officer. Mike took the time to understand our core challenges and key business drivers and efficiently tackled the search. Our experience was excellent. Mike’s team brought us quality candidates in a timely manner all while providing us with solid business recommendations and a superb level of professionalism. We highly recommend him and his team at Direct Recruiters.”

“I’ve worked with Mike and his team for approximately 3 years. They are always straight-forward, and send us some incredibly well-qualified candidates. Of all the recruiting firms we’ve worked with, Mike and his team have gone far above and beyond in understanding our company, our culture, and our needs. I will always call DRI before anyone else.”

“Mike is one of the best recruiters I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Across multiple companies, Mike has always been very accurate in terms of what I’ve needed to hire. He and his teams always take the time to listen and ask intelligent and insightful questions. I consider this to be one of the key reasons he consistently provides a highly talented and targeted list of candidates. They do not simply push resumes from their database or just whoever they might be talking too. They methodically target talent that has proven to be best suited to the job roles I have hired for. I highly recommend Mike.”