Steffan & Company Professionals

Brian J. Steffan, President

Brian J. Steffan is originally from Cazenovia, New York, and a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a degree in business and a concentration in human resources. Brian has been in the Permanent Placement (Direct Hire) industry since 1985. He began his career in the temporary employment industry and soon moved to the permanent side with a large agency in Northern Virginia. In 1990, he became a Vice President and in 1995 he opened Steffan & Co., Incorporated. Since 1995 he has the remarkable distinction of successfully placing over 1,400 candidates with law firms, Fortune 500 companies and large associations in the Washington metropolitan area. He brings extensive experience in recruiting and placement of the highest quality candidates. He uses his experience to bring together candidates and clients for the benefit of both parties and make a perfect match.

Over the last 25 years, Brian has earned a reputation for only sending the right candidates (even if it means not sending anyone at all). On the reverse side, he takes great pride in finding incredible opportunities for quality candidates and really listens to what they are looking for. He understands what kind of person today's top firms are looking to hire, while also appreciating what his candidates are looking for from their next career move and their next employer.

Brian continually educates himself and his staff on new employment laws, techniques and industry trends. He is very involved in his local community, in both business and social issues. 

• Recently completed the 2010 course at Leadership Arlington, and was elected  the class representative. 

• He has been a member of SHRM since 2008.

•  He holds various leadership positions in volunteer organizations throughout Washington, DC, Virginia and West Virginia. Including the Greenbriar Learning Center, where he will serve as a board member for the next three years. Brian supports local fire and rescue squads, cancer related charities and Vanguard Services Limited, and Doorways.  

• He is also heavily involved in historic preservation and was appointed by Virginia's former Governor Mark Warner to the Citizen's Advisory Council on Interpreting and Furnishing the Executive Mansion of Virginia.

•  He was recently described in a poll as generous, kind, open, larger than life, engaging, trustworthy, and a real leader. Isn't that the kind of recruiter you want to work with?  

• Brian can be reached at bjsteffan@steffanco.com or 703-224-8182 ex. 2024.

James Bierbower, Director of Client Development

James J. Bierbower was born and raised in Bethesda, MD.  He is a graduate of the University of Richmond ’s Robins School of Business with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Marketing.  James joins Steffan & Company with experience in the Permanent Placement industry from working at a prominent Executive Search Firm in Washington , DC .  As the Director of Client Development James is responsible for finding new business and helping to maintain a good working relationship with clients and candidates.  He also brings experience in online advertising and marketing to help Steffan and Company reach new heights through the tools and resources available over the Internet.  James’s many interests include volunteering with various charities, surfing, skiing, and oil painting.  James can be reached at jbierbower@steffanco.com or (703)-224-8182 ex. 2001.