Byron West is a seasoned recruiting entrepreneur, providing the vision and leadership at Hire Velocity. While an EVP at TMP/Monster Worldwide, Byron guided and oversaw the Talent Acquisition team, consisting of 155 recruiting professionals, each equipped with the latest HCM search engine technology. This business unit supported all professional and permanent placement services.

Mr. West understands critical personnel needs within organizations and their importance to success. As an honorably discharged member of the Navy’s Submarine Division, Byron uses his military skills to assemble efficient and effective teams. Mr. West’s next pursuit was to build businesses with the right people as part of SystemOne™, a leading technical recruitment and placement firm, as a Division President. Always an advocate for efficiency and innovation, Byron demonstrated his intense desire to overcome obstacles and win for his customers.

Byron graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Civil Engineering.

Email: bwest@hirevelocity.net

Matt Dawson is the COO/CFO for HireVelocity. This most senior responsibility requires financial and operating guidance across multiple verticals, the opportunity assessment function and planning in a strategic context.  Matt also brings outstanding customer skills for contract development and negotiation.

Prior to HireVelocity, Matt spent seven years in the long-term healthcare industry with a Fortune 500 healthcare company, three years as hospital CFO in the Tampa Bay area.  Before arriving in Tampa, he was recognized for his efforts and leadership as the youngest Director of Finance in the company’s history. 

Matt earned his MBA from the University of Tampa and graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Email: mdawson@hirevelocity.net