About Us
Navigate Search has been nationally recognized as a leading executive search firm. Our expertise is in supporting CPA Firms, Business Management Practices, Family Offices, Wealth Management Firms, Commercial Businesses, Financial Institutions, and Construction Firms.
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates. Companies seek us out looking for guidance and direction to navigate one of the most challenging and exciting job markets.
We offer a wide variety of services including Partner Search, Staff Level Support, Market Mapping, and Candidate Shortlisting on a Retained, Contingent or Outsourced partnership.
Our team is supported by industry leaders, an elite training program, and a world class network of industry professionals and executives.
Meet the Team
Steve Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steve is a leader with a proven background in building teams and companies. Multiple times throughout his career, he grew a business from scratch to an award-winning platform. He has over 12 years of providing Executive Search and Consulting for Professional Service firms of all sizes. Steve specializes in Partner Placement, Acquisitions Services, and Firm Consulting. He has delivered on Partner searches for Tax, Audit, TAS, Cyber, General Accounting, and various other Advisory roles. Steve is also a trusted advisor who has helped firms buy and sell their practice, along with redesigning the interview processes to best attract talent.
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
John is an established recruitment industry leader with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in Entertainment Business Management, Public Accounting, and Family Office, where he provides talent and consultative services to clients throughout the US. John also works in the merger and acquisition space for clients looking to make strategic additions or sell their businesses. He is a trusted advisor to clients, candidates, and the Navigate Search team alike. John is passionate about the recruitment industry and has a high business acumen which allows him to successfully deliver consistently for his network.
Keith Fletcher
Senior Manager, Construction
With over 30 years of experience, Keith Fletcher brings a consultative, relationship-driven approach to construction recruitment. Specializing in the commercial, civil, industrial, skilled trades, and public works sectors, Keith excels at finding the perfect balance between technical skills and cultural fit for clients. His open, honest feedback fosters strong partnerships, ensuring long-term success for both clients and candidates. At Navigate Search, Keith’s dedication to building meaningful relationships is crucial to his success and leadership within the industry.
Jory Hayes
Manager, Construction
With over ten years of experience in construction recruiting, Jory Hayes focuses on placing professionals across the commercial, civil, and industrial sectors. As a Manager at Navigate Search, Jory prioritizes aligning technical skills and company culture, ensuring a solid fit for both candidates and clients. His straightforward, consultative approach helps clients meet their hiring needs efficiently while fostering open communication.
Mikayla Coffey
Senior Associate, Professional Services
Mikayla Coffey has more than four years of dedicated recruitment experience, specializing in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities in Public Accounting and Entertainment Business Management. With a comprehensive understanding of both industries, Mikayla excels in identifying top-tier candidates for roles spanning Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Advisory functions, collaborating with firms of all sizes across the United States. Mikayla has particularly enjoyed working on specialty roles such as R&D (Research & Development), Cost Segregation, SALT (State and Local Tax), and Resource Management, leveraging her expertise to match candidates with unique skill sets to specialized positions. Her personalized approach ensures successful placements at all levels, from Staff to Partner positions, while her commitment to delivering exceptional results and providing dedicated service sets her apart.
Kyle Gurrieri
Senior Associate, Professional Services
Kyle is a driven professional with a strong competitive mindset and a background as a collegiate and professional athlete. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, he transitioned into the recruitment and M&A advisory space, bringing the same level of discipline and determination that defined his athletic career. At Navigate Search, Kyle specializes in Tax, Audit, and Advisory within Public Accounting, Family Office, and Business Management firms. He plays a key role in identifying strategic M&A opportunities, helping firms scale, secure investment, or transition leadership through acquisitions and partnerships. Kyle has quickly built a reputation for his work ethic, market insight, and ability to connect firms with the right opportunities. His competitive drive, analytical approach, and commitment to long-term success make him an invaluable resource for clients navigating growth and succession strategies.
Kristen Lundgren
Senior Associate, Professional Services
Kristen is an expert in Public Accounting Search, where she has specialized for the past five years. She has 20 years of successful experience, including running and leading businesses. Kristen learned early on that building long-standing relationships sets her apart and has been the cornerstone of her success. Kristen's excellent market knowledge enables her to connect with the most sought-after candidates and companies. Kristen is an exceptional communicator who can establish trust and provide professional advice on navigating the hiring process.
Stephanie Duong
Senior Associate, Professional Services
Stephanie brings nearly a decade of experience matching top candidates with stellar companies, building out teams from the ground up at boutique firms and Fortune 100 companies. Over the course of her agency recruitment career, she has built up extensive knowledge of the tax, investment banking, and compliance industries. Before joining Navigate, she led the North American recruitment efforts for Morgan Stanley’s Global Financial Crimes and Operational Risk departments, where she gained invaluable experience of the inner recruitment operations of a massive corporation. Stephanie is thrilled to bring this knowledge and perspective to support her candidates in finding their next big career opportunity, and building out the best teams for our clients. Her tailored approach and emphasis on building strong relationships helps to ensure long-lasting placements and client satisfaction.
Thomas Stampley
Senior Associate, Professional Services
Thomas Stampley is a knowledgeable professional with over ten years of experience. He has an excellent understanding of the Public Accounting landscape. Thomas has developed deep relationships across firms of all sizes—from boutique specialist practices and regional leaders to nationally ranked firms and the Big 4. His expertise spans tax, audit, and advisory hiring and supports public accounting firms, family offices, and business management practices in securing top-tier talent. Thomas’s extensive industry knowledge and ability to understand client needs and candidate aspirations allow him to deliver tailored hiring solutions that drive long-term success. Thomas is known for his strategic approach and commitment to building lasting partnerships.
Danielle Ryan
Associate , Professional Services
Danielle is an Associate Recruiter with two years of experience in Public Accounting and Business Management Recruitment. She specializes in the placement of Tax, Audit, and Accounting professionals. Danielle is dedicated and determined to understand the motivation behind the career search and builds deep relationships with her candidates. Danielle leverages a previous career and education in human behaviors advising past a job description on how and where to build a career effectively.