Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Recruitment Solutions for Global Talent Acquisition
Since 2008, Gateway Recruiting has prioritized genuine human connection in solving industry recruitment challenges. Founded during economic uncertainty, our mission centers on trust, transparency, and lasting relationships. We specialize in custom recruiting strategies, offering permanent, retained, and project-based services for startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our approach combines modern tools with human insight to deliver fast, flexible, and high-impact hiring solutions without traditional agency overhead.We focus on strategic, personalized searches that create long-term value for clients and candidates. Our team leverages deep industry expertise and a rigorous methodology to connect top-tier talent with diverse sectors globally. Recognized by Forbes for excellence, we maintain a lean, agile structure to adapt quickly to client needs while upholding confidentiality and discretion in all engagements.
Services
Retained Search
Contingency Search
Contract Staffing
Interim Executive Services
Recruitment Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of recruitment expertise across diverse industries.
- Our personalized approach prioritizes long-term relationships over transactional placements.
- We combine modern technology with human insight for precise candidate matching.
- Our lean, agile structure ensures fast, cost-effective hiring solutions.
- Forbes-recognized excellence in connecting global talent with top companies.
Services
Retained Search
Our retained search service guarantees exclusive focus on critical leadership roles. Dedicated teams employ targeted outreach and in-depth assessments to deliver top-tier executives aligned with organizational culture. Clients benefit from customized payment terms and industry-best placement guarantees. This service ensures confidential, strategic talent acquisition for time-sensitive or high-impact positions.
Contract Staffing
Flexible workforce solutions help clients adapt to changing business demands. We provide pre-vetted professionals across technical and operational roles, with rapid deployment typically within days. Clients maintain cost control through bi-monthly invoicing while we handle payroll administration and compliance. Ideal for project-based needs or capacity fluctuations.
Interim Executive Services
Access experienced leaders for temporary leadership gaps. Our network includes executives ready to serve as interim CEOs, CIOs, and VPs. Available full-time or part-time until permanent placement, these professionals provide continuity during transitions while maintaining strategic momentum for client organizations.
Contingency Search
Results-driven recruitment for urgent roles where payment occurs only upon successful placement. We prioritize exclusive partnerships to ensure focused candidate sourcing and rapid response times. This service combines our extensive database with proactive outreach to deliver qualified candidates for critical positions.
Recruitment Consulting
Customized workforce planning and process optimization services. Our experts analyze hiring needs, develop talent pipelines, and implement systems to improve recruitment efficiency. Solutions address both immediate staffing challenges and long-term organizational growth strategies through data-driven insights and industry best practices.
People
Garrett Stephenson
CEO/Senior Partner
With over 15 years in recruitment leadership, Garrett founded Gateway Recruiting to combine technology with human-centered talent solutions. He drives strategic growth while maintaining the firm's core relationship-focused values.
Whitney Forbes
Vice President Client Development and Recruiting
Whitney leads client development initiatives, leveraging her decade of recruitment experience to build partnerships that align with Gateway's relationship-driven approach and modern talent acquisition strategies.
Kristin Sless
Vice President Client Services and Recruiting
Kristin oversees client services, combining operational expertise with recruitment innovation to ensure clients receive tailored solutions that address both immediate and long-term talent needs.
Casey Birdwell
Director of Corporate Recruiting
Casey manages corporate recruitment operations, applying specialized industry knowledge to connect Fortune 500 companies with executive talent through strategic, data-informed hiring practices.
Ryan Smith
Director of Recruiting
Ryan leads recruitment teams in delivering high-impact talent solutions, focusing on emerging industries and technology sectors while maintaining Gateway's commitment to personalized service standards.
Questions
What industries does Gateway Recruiting specialize in?
We specialize in medical devices, cybersecurity, engineering, finance, trade compliance, and technology sectors, with expertise in both emerging and established markets.
How does Gateway Recruiting ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous methodology combines industry expertise, a global network of professionals, and personalized assessments to match candidates' skills with client needs.
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide retained searches, contingency recruiting, contract staffing, interim executive placements, and customized recruitment consulting solutions.
How quickly can Gateway fill urgent positions?
Our agile processes typically deploy candidates within days for contract roles and 4-6 weeks for executive searches, depending on complexity.
Do you work with both startups and large corporations?
Yes, we serve companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, tailoring solutions to each organization's unique needs.
