Steve Dern

Executive Vice President – Talent Solutions Equiliem

Steve Dern serves as the Executive Vice President of Talent Solutions, leading the sales, marketing, and MSP operations for Evaluent. He is a respected veteran of the talent management industry. Entering the sector in 2002 as an MSP Account Manager for one of the nation’s largest utilities, Steve quickly found success and rose to ranks as a Regional Vice President of Client Services and Operations in companies such as Guidant Global, IQNavigator, and GRI. In 2016, Steve’s focus shifted to business development and marketing, where he always leveraged a consultative approach with clients, founded on his expertise in managing or launching 25 MSP or VMS programs across various industry verticals, including Energy, Retail, Manufacturing, Technology, Software, Consumer Products, Marketing, Defense Contracting, and Business Services. Steve has been heavily involved in VMS and direct sourcing technology evaluation and strategic supplier management and recognition programs. Over the years, he has become a frequent guest speaker or panelist at industry events including CWS, Beeline, VMSA Live, World Staffing Summit, and Job Diva conferences, and he is excited to add ProcureCon Contingent Staffing to that list. Recognizing that no program can succeed without the strong engagement of suppliers, Steve has always provided consult and mentorship to suppliers as they seek to improve their position in the talent ecosystem. Steve is a proud graduate of Miami University and has served as a mentor to the Richard Farmer School of Business