Our Team
David Gray
Managing Partner
David Gray is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Provident IT Partners. He brings over 26 years of human resources management executive experience. David’s strength lies in his ability to understand strategic business objectives and to successfully establish the human resources strategies and operational processes that ensure the achievement of desired business outcomes. He has supported software and professional services firms ranging in size from start-up through 1000+ employees in the energy, financial services, legal high tech, Manufacturing, Real Estate Development/Property Management, and private equity backed industries. David’s areas of expertise span the entire employee lifecycle from candidate attraction through offboarding with a significant focus in organizational design and talent management/development.
Scott Kurtz
Managing Partner
Scott Kurtz is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Provident IT Partners. He brings over 30 years of global IT consulting, professional services, and software experience. Scott’s strength lies in his ability to understand strategic business objectives and to translate those objectives into meaningful technology solutions designed to support the success of the business. He has held executive leadership and management roles in software and professional services firms ranging in size from start-up through 1000+ employees in the energy, financial services, and legal technology industries. Scott’s areas of expertise include leadership roles in consulting, sales, customer success, strategic alliances, finance, IT, and HR.
Jennifer Torres
Director of Recruiting
Jennifer serves as Director of Recruiting of Provident IT Partners. With over 25 years of experience in technology recruiting, Jennifer has built a reputation for sourcing top talent in high-growth, high-demand areas. Leveraging her extensive network and proven track record, she has successfully connected candidates with leaders in consulting services, software, and across a variety of industries. Whether partnering with a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, Jennifer's goal remains the same: to match the right talent with the right opportunity.
Dylan Gassoway
Sales Executive
Dylan brings a wealth of sales experience to Provident. Focused on building a strong foundation for long-term client success, he utilizes a results-driven approach and significant experience in cultivating high-value relationships to drive meaningful growth. Dylan's remit at Provident is to expand our presence across diverse industries, including energy, finance, and technology and to enhance the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner by delivering impactful, client-centered staffing solutions and placements.
Doug Wendler
Strategic Advisor
Doug serves as a strategic advisor to Provident. He has been working in leadership roles in software and professional services firms for over 30 years and has managed organizations ranging from start-up companies to teams of 1,000+ employees. Most recently Doug created PositionPoint, an advisory firm aimed at assisting companies like Provident in setting up a foundation for profitable growth and then executing on strategies that support its growth goals.