Ascendo in the News

Award and ranking are based on 2020 information and revenue. Central Florida denotes Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

In 2021, Ascendo was number 10 on the list of 25 companies chosen in South Florida. What an honor!

We were number 4 out of the 20 businesses selected by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

The South Florida Business Journal ranked Ascendo #11 out of the 25 companies selected.

Ascendo Resources, a staffing and consulting firm that has won numerous awards, including making the INC. 5000 Honor Roll six times in a row, opened the doors to their new office in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 1st, 2020. This newest location marks their 11th office in the United States.

Ascendo ranked number 21 on the list based on the 2019 revenue of 25 Hispanic-owned companies in South Florida.

Ascendo was number 11 out of 25 companies that made the list – Ranked by 2019 South Florida Executive Placements. Click the image to read more.

Ascendo Resources, an award-winning staffing and consulting firm is proud to announce the opening of a second office in Orlando, FL specifically servicing the healthcare industry.
To read more more about this press release, click here.

We ranked #3 on the list – Based on 2019 revenues.

Ascendo came in at #10 out 25 companies in South Florida – Assessment based on 2019 Revenues.

Ascendo Resources, already one of South Florida’s fastest-growing companies, continues to expand and has just acquired Jacksonville-based Angie’s Staffing. Ascendo Resources has a very strong presence in the Florida Market and over a dozen offices nationwide. They are an award-winning staffing and consulting firm that specializes in corporate recruitment in the areas of accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, […]

We ranked #22 among other leading companies in South Florida – based on our 2018 Revenue.

We ranked #64 out of 100 companies in South Florida based on their 2018 revenue.

This year we ranked #14 based on the 2018 Executive Placements made by companies in South Florida.

We ranked #9 on the list based on the 2018 billings of all participating companies in South Florida.

Article written by Ascendo Resources and published by the South Florida Business Journal – First article of a four-part series…

We were the only ones in our industry who made the 2018 SFBJ List of Top Hispanic-Owned Business. Click here to see how we ranked.

This diverse group of businesses encompass South Florida Business & Wealth’s inaugural list honoring Latino-owned or led companies ranked by 2017 revenue.

Of the tens of thousands of companies that have applied to the Inc. 5000 over the years, only a fraction have made the list more than once and a mere 6% have made the list 6 times. This is a TEAM effort and we thank our dedicated Recruiters and our network of professional Candidates and […]

ORLANDO, Jul 3rd, 2018 – Ascendo Resources has a new location. From its new facility it will continue to place temporary and permanent candidates with a main focus on accounting, finance, IT and administrative professionals.…

We ranked #65 amongst the top companies in South Florida in the same category.

HOUSTON, Jun 1st, 2018 – Ascendo Resources has a new location. From its new facility it will continue to place temporary and permanent candidates with a main focus on accounting, finance, HR and Administrative professionals…

Presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

For the 4th year in a row, Ascendo Ranks #7 in South Florida.

Firms were selected based on recommendations from placed candidates, HR managers and recruiters.

We ranked #7 for the second year in a row! We are extremely honored to have earned this recognition.

Our Managing Partner & CFO, Eugene Holzer is one of the honored finalists!

Article by Ascendo Partner, Matt Deering for the South Florida Business Journal .
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Ascendo Resources, already one of South Florida’s fastest-growing companies, has expanded into the health care space by acquiring Coral Gables-based MDR Healthcare…

Ascendo ranked #13 on the list! We couldn’t be more proud of our team. […]

With 57.2% growth, we ranked 20th in the over $25 Million annual revenue category. […]

Ascendo has earned the position of 3424 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list. […]

Coming in at #91 on the list, makes our Executive Search firm one of the top in South Florida. […]

Issued by the Office of Supplier Diversity – Florida Department of Management Services.

“Whatever you put your mind to, be the best at it”… Peña attributes his success to his dad’s advice.
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“Whatever you put your mind to, be the best at it”… Peña attributes his success to his dad’s advice.

At Coral Gables-based skilled staffing and consulting firm Ascendo Resources, the company selects a “champion” to lead the charitable endeavor on their own, then talks with division leaders about the charities that would ultimately make the most sense for the company to support.

Peña’s firm specializes in finance, accounting, IT and HR placements. Some of those jobs were among the highest-paid in South Florida in 2016, according to ACBJ data.

Ascendo has made the list several years in a row and this year we earned the #8 spot. […]

Why you should not accept your current employer’s counter offer.
With the professional job market more competitive in 2017, companies are scrambling to keep their top talent. Unfortunately, many companies wait until it’s too late to retain their employees, so they are forced to provide counter offers.

We are a wolfpack that works hard and plays hard!

This is proof of our consistent growth in the industry.

CONGRATS to our hard working team!

For the 4th year in a row, Ascendo Resources made the INC 500/5000 list. Great team effort!! We look forward to continuing the growth…

On July 8th, 2016, the South Florida Business Journal released their annual list of Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida. Ascendo Resources is proudly ranked #86 this year with a revenue of $26.5 million. This rank shows Ascendo’s steady progress as a top staffing agency in South Florida which aims at continued success and […]

In the month of February, Ascendo’s Managing Partner, Gus Peña, was invited to speak at the South Florida Business Journal’s Panel Discussion Easing Gridlock, which focused on address the woes of transportation in the workplace. An important matter to be discussed in today’s job market, Mr. Peña was quoted saying that, “Today, commuting is one […]

On April 15th, 2016, the South Florida Business Journal released their annual list of Top Executive Search Firms in South Florida. Ascendo Resources is proudly ranked #3 this year with a revenue of $26.5 million. Ascendo is climbing to the top of the list, having previously ranked #4 in 2015. See items below for the […]

This Friday, the South Florida Business Journal released their list of Top Temporary Personnel and Staffing Agencies. Ascendo Resources ranked #6 this year, moving up from its previous rankings of #9 in 2015 and #11 in 2014.

JACKSONVILLE, Feb 26, 2016 – Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new office in Jacksonville, Florida at 10752 Deerwood Park Blvd South, Waterview II, Suite 100.

From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing […]

Ascendo Wins the Outstanding Minority-Owned Business Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, part of the prestigious Diamond Awards!

Ranked by 2015 billings by the South Florida Business Journal.

HOUSTON, Sep 14, 2015- Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new office in Houston at 700 Milam Street, Suite 1300.
From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing temporary and permanent candidates throughout several […]

MIAMI, Sept. 1, 2015- A recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in collaboration with and commissioned by Ascendo Resources discovered that in the war for talent, employers are turning to social media sites to find and hire new talent.

The study revealed that two-thirds (65 percent) of employers have hired an […]

Ranked by 2015 billings by the South Florida Business Journal.

Ascendo Resources has made it on the INC. list yet again! This year, Ascendo ranked #1005 with a 436% growth in the past three years. Additionally, Ascendo was recognized as the #19 Top Human Resources Companies in the nation as per Inc.5000.

Executive search: It’s all about people.

On April 1st, 2015, the South Florida Business Journal ranked Ascendo Resources as the #4 Top Executive Search Firm in South Florida.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2015- Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new office in Chicago at  111 West Jackson Blvd., on the 17th floor.
From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing temporary and permanent […]

Ranked by 2014 billings by the South Florida Business Journal.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2015- Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new office in Philadelphia at 100 North 18th Street, Suite 300.
From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing temporary and permanent candidates throughout […]

Staffing firm says banking biz growth created need for bigger offices
By Deon Roberts

Staffing company Ascendo Resources has relocated its Charlotte operation to a larger office, a move the company says was largely driven by growth in its banking business.

The company has moved out of the SouthPark Towers office complex, where it has been since entering the Charlotte […]

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 12, 2014- Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new 2,500-square-foot office in Charlotte at the renowned Rotunda building, 4201 Congress Street.

From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing temporary and permanent […]

How to Source and Interview Information Technology Managers
By John Rossheim

Are you looking to hire a information technology manager?

These recruiter tips will help you source and interview the IT talent you need.

How to Source Information Technology Managers:

Given their involvement in both management and technology, good candidates for IT manager may emerge from a broad array of corporate […]

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2014- Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm that places accounting, finance, financial services, compliance, healthcare, IT, HR & administrative professionals in the best workplaces, has opened a new 2,700-square-foot office in Atlanta at 5607 Glenridge Drive, Suite 575.

From its new location, Ascendo will focus on placing temporary and permanent candidates throughout […]

How to Improve Staffing Results: An Agency Perspective
By John Rossheim
What do staffing agencies want from their clients? A little respect, sure. But what the best firms want most of all is more effective relationships with their client companies that deliver successful staffing results.

Here are some top opportunities that staffing firms and third-recruiters see for clients to […]

MIAMI, Oct. 2014 – Ascendo Resources listed in Florida’s Best Companies to Work for, ranked by 2013 South Florida billings. See our ranking in Florida Trend.

How to Source and Interview Information Technology Managers
By John Rossheim

Are you looking to hire a information technology manager?

These recruiter tips will help you source and interview the IT talent you need.

How to Source Information Technology Managers:

Given their involvement in both management and technology, good candidates for IT manager may emerge from a broad array of corporate […]

At Work: Cutting Down on Résumé Liars
By Melissa Korn

Résumé liars, beware: your days may be numbered.

When a top spokesman for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT -0.55% resigned earlier this month after the company discovered he had lied about earning his college degree, it was only the latest high-profile résumé blunder by a company executive. But, thanks […]

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Opportunities Expand for Program Managers
By Myra Thomas

As more companies look to better manage costs and align strategy across multiple tech projects, the role of program manager is gaining notice and becoming better-defined. And for some project managers, the job seems to be a logical next step.

Program managers are responsible for overseeing a number of project […]

MIAMI, Aug. 2014 – “On behalf of all of us at Inc., I am delighted to inform you that Ascendo Resources has earned the position of 435 on the 2014 Inc. 500.”

MIAMI, July 2014 – Ascendo ranks in the South Florida Business Journal’s list of top 10 biggest percent growth.

How to Improve Staffing Results: An Agency Perspective
By John Rossheim
What do staffing agencies want from their clients? A little respect, sure. But what the best firms want most of all is more effective relationships with their client companies that deliver successful staffing results.

Here are some top opportunities that staffing firms and third-recruiters see for clients to […]

MIAMI, June 2014 – Ascendo makes “The List” by South Florida Business Journal.

How to Source and Interview Information Technology Managers
by Nicole Fallon, Business News Daily Assistant Editor

Filling an open position in your organization is a lot like dating: Once you find the right match, you want to do everything in your power to keep that person around. And just like in the dating world, your perfect candidate […]

Gus Pena’s op-ed in the Miami Herald titled, “How to find the best talent for long term success.”

How to Hire Right the First Time
By Karen E. Klein

Question: We plan to hire several employees this year. How can we get good people the first time around so we can save time and money wasted on bad hires, such as having to recruit and interview again and start over with training?

Answer: With the economy […]

Ascendo Resources, an award-winning executive sourcing firm, was recently named the “Ultimate Hunger Champion” at Feeding South Florida’s™ first annual Hunger Games Gala.

The event honored participants of the “Hunger Games,” Feeding South Florida’s series of competitive events between corporations to raise the critical funds and awareness necessary to end hunger in South Florida. The contest […]

Interview with Rick Ferretti by Rita Bottoms

MIAMI, April 2014 – Ascendo Resources ranks in South Florida Business Journal’s list of top South Florida executive search firms.

MIAMI, March 2014 – “Gustavo Peña believes Ascendo Resources, like any successful company, does more than succeed at its business.”

MIAMI, March 2014 – Ascendo Resources makes South Florida Business Journal’s list of top temporary personnel and staffing agencies, ranked by 2013 South Florida billings.

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 2013 – Ascendo is proud to announce the opening of our Charlotte office. Ascendo will now be in a position to better serve our clients and candidates in the region. This increases the total number of Company offices to 6 (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Atlanta & NYC).

MIAMI, Sep. 2013 – “You are to be commended for building a company that has become recognizable within your community.”

MIAMI, Sep. 2013 – Ascendo Resources makes the Florida Fast 100 list.

BIO: Eugene Holzer is a CPA, MBA with many years of accounting, financial and staffing industry expertise. Prior to co-founding Ascendo Resources, Gene had worked for two international staffing firms, in the South Florida area. Gene’s tenure in staffing has included starting up and managing a multi-million dollar consulting division in Miami, which specialized in […]

NEW YORK, Aug. 2013 – “On behalf of Inc., I am delighted to inform you that Ascendo Resources has earned the position of 852 on the 2013 Inc. 5000.”

MIAMI, July 2013 – Ascendo Resources ranked in Florida’s Best Companies to Work for 2013 list.

ATLANTA, June 2013 – Ascendo is proud to announce the opening of our Atlanta office. Ascendo will now be in a position to better serve our clients and candidates in the region. This increases the total number of Company offices to 5 (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach & NYC)

MIAMI, Aug. 2014 – “On behalf of all of us at Inc., I am delighted to inform you that Ascendo Resources has earned the position of 435 on the 2014 Inc. 500.”

Fastest-growing companies: Advice from CEOs – Part 1
By Gilberto Medina

The Business Journal asked some of the top executives of the region’s fastest-growing companies: What is your best advice for quickly growing a business in South Florida? We are sharing some of the answers this week. On Friday, check out our print edition for the full Top […]

MIAMI, April 2013 – Ascendo Resources ranks in South Florida Business Journal’s list of top 25 executive search firms by revenue.

Hugo Chavez’s death draws quick reaction in South Florida
By South Florida Business Journal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has died after a lengthy battle with cancer, the Venezuelan government announced. He was 58.

His death resonates in South Florida, which has a sizable Venezuelan population in areas including Doral, a booming city west of Miami International Airport, and […]

MIAMI, Feb. 2013 – Ascendo Resources has been selected by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as one of South Florida’s 2013 Top Minority Business. The Award was featured in the Miami Herald South Florida Album and it applauds South Florida’s minority business community and celebrates our company’s rich diversity and spirit of entrepreneurship.

By Brian Bandell

Regulators are targeting banks for Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering violations more aggressively than ever, and account holders can expect more questions from their financial institutions.

The enforcement actions announced Nov. 30 against two Miami-based banks, Helm Bank USA and Great Eastern Bank of Florida, were examples of the regulatory focus on the […]

MIAMI, Oct. 2012 – In 2008, Gustavo Pena and Eugene Holzer, two of the top bank recruiters for large staffing firms in Miami, decided they had had enough of the corporate environment and would partner to form a new staffing firm.

The same day Holzer received the new venture’s certificate of incorporation in the mail, Lehman Brothers […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Oct. 2012 – In response to our internal growth, Ascendo Resources hired new team members and relocated its Fort Lauderdale Office from Sunrise to Fort Lauderdale. The larger office will better enable us to service our clients in the Broward/Boca Raton region.

MIAMI, Oct. 2012 – On March 17, 2000, reinsurance executives John Bender, Tim Kenny and Enda McDonnell turned their industry’s St. Patrick’s Day party into a head-shaving event to benefit kids with cancer. Their 20 “shavee” recruits planned to raise “$17,000 on the 17th.” Instead, they raised over $104,000!

The movement quickly grew into the world’s […]

MIAMI, Sep. 2012 – The growth continues within Ascendo Resources and its client base. In order to keep the same level of excellence and to be ahead of the curve Ascendo hired 5 new recruiters (surpassing 20 internal recruiters) across the 3 South Florida offices: Miami, Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach.

We believe in helping […]

MIAMI, Aug. 2012 – Ascendo Resources is proud to announce the addition of three new lines of business: Human Resources, Information Technology and Administrative Services. Concurrently, we expanded of our Financial Services Division managed by our new team member: Jacque Wilson.

The aforementioned new services are paired with our existing practices focused on Permanent Placement, Consulting […]

MIAMI, Feb. 2012 – Ascendo Resources is proud to announce its Minority Business Owned Certification by Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC). We certainly support and believe in diversity and are proud of our culture and roots.

The SFMSDC was founded in 1975 by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Progress […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Dec. 2011 – Ascendo is proud to announce the opening of our West Palm Beach office. Ascendo will now be in a position to better serve our clients and candidates in the region. This increases the total number of Company offices to 4 (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NYC).

MIAMI, March 11, 2011 – In response to client demand, Ascendo Resources hired new team members and relocated its Miami Office from Blue Lagoon to Coral Gables. Our expansion into new industries has created a need for more recruiters and additional square footage.

The company grew more 10 times its numbers from 2009; showing a tremendous […]