Derek DeWinter Named CEO of DeWinter

Derek DeWinter Named as CEO of DeWinter

DeWinter, a national staffing and recruiting firm with offices in the Bay Area and Boston and the parent company of Maris Consulting Group, has named Derek DeWinter as Chief Executive Officer. 


Derek DeWinter is a Founding Partner of the DeWinter Group and previously served as CEO from 2000 to 2019. In 2019, Derek stepped aside into the role of President to elevate the role of the company's previous CEO, Shane Oberg. Oberg stepped down from the position in May of 2024 after a great 5-year stint as the organization's leader. 


Derek DeWinter has over three decades of experience in leading strategic growth initiatives and creating hiring solutions for industry-leading companies. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to client satisfaction. As CEO, he will leverage his experience to enhance service offerings, expand market presence, and drive the firm towards new heights of success.

We are thrilled to welcome Derek as our new CEO. His vision, leadership, and industry acumen make him the ideal person to lead the DeWinter Group into the future. We are confident that under Derek's guidance, the DeWinter Group will continue to excel in delivering top-tier staffing solutions to our clients nationwide.

- Board Member Judson Samuels

The DeWinter Group is backed by New Heritage Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on founder-led businesses. The DeWinter founder-owners partnered with Heritage in 2020 to accelerate growth through organic and M&A initiatives.



Learn more about Derek's background here and catch up with Derek's podcast, The DeWinter Difference.

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