Financial Services/Information Technology expertise expands reach of Lasher Associates, one of the largest and most experienced executive search firms based in Florida.

Lasher Associates, a Weston-based executive search firm, announced today the addition of Keith M. Steidle, an expert in financial services and IT to its staff of executive recruiters.

The addition of Steidle as Vice President establishes Lasher Associates as one of the largest retained executive search firms in the state, and provides the company with broad senior-level corporate expertise in IT, accounting and finance, sales and, marketing. "Keith’s expertise is a perfect addition to the high-level executive recruiting services we provide, said Mick Lasher, founder and president of the firm." Steidle’s career began in accounting and has evolved into operations, sales management, and information technology. Keith served as internal auditor for Holman Enterprises, a $2.5 Billion automotive sales and leasing company. He served as Controller for Holman’s Rail Equipment Manufacturing Division, Fleet Body Equipment, and was Account Executive for Holman’s principal corporate accounts at its Automotive Leasing & Fleet Management subsidiary, Automotive Resources International (ARI).

His account management experience enabled him to join a start-up technology systems integrator which led his career to Computer Horizons Corporation (CHC), a $300 Million, public, IT consulting firm and staffing company. As National Director of Business Development for IT security & healthcare solutions, Keith was responsible for $20 Million in annual revenue and was a key contributor to the growth of its nationally recognized HIPAA compliance practice.

"Keith’s unique mix of experience in IT, accounting and finance, sales, marketing and operations is an asset for our clients and expands our capability in these career disciplines. His experience in IT security & compliance for healthcare and financial institutions enables him to serve these markets with in depth knowledge," Lasher said.

Keith earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Rowan University, a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University and has taught finance at the collegiate level.