Meet the Team
Robert Koven
President
Rob has a BA in Government and Political Science from Franklin and Marshall College and a JD degree from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law. He has 25 years of experience in the executive staffing world, beginning as a Sr Recruiter, Accounting and Finance with the SolomonEdwards Group, followed by Managing Director of HireFinance. Rob gained further valuable experience as Practice Director for SJA, the Executive placement arm of the Allegis Group, the largest staffing agency in the United States. Since founding the Hire Authority Inc. in 2008, Rob has had the honor of working with dozens of companies across numerous industries, to help them locate outstanding talent. He enjoys giving his clients the personal touch that was not always possible, working for the nation’s largest staffing company. Rob’s experience spans industries such as oil and gas, construction, CPG, government contracting, logistics, commercial lending, e commerce, rental, wholesale and even audiology. His primary focus is from Director to C level positions in Accounting and Finance, Sales and Operations.
Email: Rkoven@hireauthority-us.com
Cell: 240-421-3434
Darius Pittman
Senior Human Capital Consultant
Darius has a BS in Human Resources Management from Winston Salem State University. After several years in the banking industry, Darius returned to the profession he studied for, recruiting. He was Recruiting Manager for a large national construction and HVAC company, followed by a stint with an international hospitality provider. Darius has extensive expertise locating talent, at all levels in construction, retail, hospitality, logistics and government contracting, among others.
Email: Pitt.thehireauthority@gmail.com
Cell: 904-466-1079
Cedric Herisson
Senior Human Capital Consultant
Cedric holds a Master’s in International Business from ICD Paris Business School and brings over 15 years of cross‑border recruiting expertise across North America and Europe. He began his career in Boston with The Wilmark Group, specializing in Accounting and Finance talent, before expanding into international commercial leadership as a Sales Manager in Europe for both a communications firm and an IT company.
Cedric is a seasoned recruiter who has been advising organizations across Manufacturing, CPG, IT, e‑commerce, and professional services. His background spans Sales, Accounting & Finance, and HR, giving him a multidimensional understanding of business operations and talent needs. Cedric’s international perspective and multidisciplinary expertise enable him to deliver strategic, high‑impact recruiting solutions that support organizational growth, transformation, and long‑term success.
Email: cedric@hireauthority.us
Cell: 202-975-9980
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-herisson-784650162/
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