DSN Team

Ken Gross
Managing Partner and Founder


Ken Gross is the Founder and Managing Partner of Data Search Network, Inc. Mr. Gross manages the company’s overall direction, daily operations and finances, and oversees the administration of staff and external consultants. Mr. Gross has 25 years of experience in the search and placement industry, successfully recruiting professionals from technical developers to Chief Information Officers. He was also a co-founder of the leading Internet performance monitoring company AlertSite.com. His “Customer First” philosophy has led to the success of both Data Search Network, Inc. and his former company, AlertSite. Mr. Gross holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science fromMontclair State University.

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Robin Epstein
Vice President, Southeast Region


Robin Epstein, VP of DSN’s Southeast Region, has been an Executive Recruiter in the information technology industry since 1990. Ms. Epstein’s ability to build long-lasting relationships, her well-honed expertise in identifying strong candidates and creatively matching them with suitable opportunities, and her passion for finding the perfect fit for employers and candidates, has resulted in numerous success stories and an extensive network of talented professionals. Ms. Epstein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Florida International University.
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Laurie Roth
Vice President, Southeast Region


Laurie Roth, Vice President of Professional Services, has more than 10 years of recruiting and staffing consultation experience in the South Florida IT market. Highly skilled at fostering business-candidate relationships, Ms. Roth has done wide-ranging professional and executive-level recruiting in numerous technological and vertical industries, for businesses ranging in size from Fortune 500s to start-ups. Ms. Roth specializes in working closely with CIOs, directors, and senior management to develop and execute recruiting strategies across all business units.
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Claire Monte
Vice President, Northeast Region

 

Claire Monte, VP of DSN’s Northeast Region has been in the recruitment business for 25 years, with a special focus on the information systems market. With an in-depth understanding of corporations’ technical needs, coupled with a keen awareness of the image that top-notch candidates must present, Ms. Monte has tailored an effective formula with exceptional results for all parties. Working with candidates, Ms. Monte takes a "grass roots" approach that assesses candidates’ personal lifestyles as well as professional needs and assets, finding the right fit based on both. Prior to Joining Data Search Network, Claire was a partner and co-founder of Executive Software Plus, a leading talent provider for the software industry in the New York metropolitan area. Ms. Monte holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ramapo State University

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