"I have used Stuart Taylor and/or Cindy Driver as my primary recruiters for two businesses over the past 10 years or so. The best thing you can ask of a recruiter is to be effective in understanding the needs of the position and making the best match to candidates. First and foremost, Stuart and Cindy are great listeners and are able to successfully replay back to me the requirements of the position. Secondly..."
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"Ken is an excellent 3rd party recruiter. He is personable and has the ability to present qualified candidates in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Ken to any recruiter or company seeking to hire a candidate quickly and effectively."

Sygi Berman, Human Resources Recruiter at Insurance.com

Our Team

Cindy Driver, Practice Manager, Information Technology
Cindy Driver has twenty years of professional experience in the recruiting industry. She has held the roles of Vice President and President with a highly successful technology-based recruiting firm. She has consistently built strong client relationships with both large and small businesses spanning Medical, Biotechnology, Software Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

She has an excellent reputation for her client-centered recruiting efforts as well as record-setting performance.

Prior to her career as a technology recruiter, Cindy was a successful software and hardware sales representative. Cindy is a graduate of Ohio State University.

Stuart Taylor, Chairman and Executive Recruiter
Stuart Taylor has over thirty years of professional experience in the recruiting industry. He has held the roles of Branch Manager, Vice President and President of two successful recruiting firms. His experience spans Medical, Biotechnology, Financial Services, Manufacturing/Distribution, and Software Development.

Stuart has provided client-based solutions including the complete outsourcing of recruiting efforts, executive retained search, and contingency based recruiting at the staff level.

Stuart is a graduate of De Pauw University and started his recruiting career upon graduation in 1975.

Kenneth R. Pfeifer, Practice Manager
Ken has a long record of success in management, sales and leadership within the business community and the US Armed Forces. (During his 30-year military career, Ken earned the rank of Brigade Command Sergeant Major.)

Prior to beginning his career at Stone Search Services, Ken developed his client-centered approach to business in the Insurance Industry. With ten years of experience as a multi-line insurance agency owner and fifteen years in large corporate property and casualty insurance, he understands the needs of small business owners and large corporate clients. Ken has many years of experience creating customized solutions which exceed the expectations of his clientele.

He has successful experience recruiting management and staff professionals across industries which include Professional Services, E-Business, Software Development, and Financial Services.

Ken holds an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and has received his Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation.