Stephen Benson
Recruiting Director | Principal Recruiter - HIT Division
sbenson@directrecruiters.com
Stephen Benson has been with Direct Recruiters since 2017 and serves as Recruiting Director - HIT and Principal 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 / sb*****@di**************.com
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Stephen Benson Testimonials
Adam Becker, Sr. Director – EvaluatePharma USA, Inc.
“I had the pleasure of working with Steve in my career search and I highly recommend him to any company looking to hire or individual looking to get hired. I truly found Steve to be a high-value partner in representing…
Read MoreCamille Sendlak, Marketing – Audmedics
“Steve was by far the most engaged recruiter I have ever worked with and it was always a pleasure to speak with him! He continually follows up on both ends, and always makes sure that all questions are answered. He…
Read MoreVictor Lopez, Implementation Lead – TytoCare
“Stephen guided me and helped me with my current position at the new company. From the beginning, Stephen’s professionalism was at full display when he first contacted me. He always listened to what I wanted to do next and what…
Read MoreMichael Arbaugh, Candidate
“I’d like to recommend the Executive Search firm of Direct Recruiters Inc (DRI). I recently had the pleasure of working with them as they represented me in a search. Working with both Michael Silverstein and Stephen Benson was a great…
Read MoreStephanie Trowbridge, Candidate
“I’ve enjoyed working with Stephen, as he brought a wonderful opportunity to my attention. He knew I would be a great fit for a new role at Xealth. He is an excellent communicator and made sure I was informed throughout…
Read MoreClaude Hooton, President & Chief Operating Officer – NucleusHealth
“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…
Read MoreR.W., Candidate
“I am now three weeks into my dream job and it is everything I hoped it would be. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for Steve’s help. Throughout the process of landing my new position, Steve was an invaluable…
Read MoreHayley Hodge, Candidate
“Steve did a fantastic job working with me on placement. His follow-up and communication skills ensured I found a role that was suited to my professional needs and his astute assessment of personalities further sealed my role in my current…
Read MoreKelli Crook, Candidate
“Working with Steve has been an exceptional experience. He is very professional and has been a wonderful resource throughout the entire hiring process. He builds comradery and lasting relationships with his clients. He continues to keep in touch and has…
Read MoreSenior Recruiter at a Healthcare IT Consulting Firm
“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…
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