Grand Royal Sponsor | Mitchell Martin Inc.: Built on Purpose, Driven by People
Mitchell Martin Inc. began with a simple idea—that the right opportunity can change a person’s life. In 1984, Eugene Holtzman left a career in social work to start a company that would carry that belief forward. He had spent years helping people rebuild their lives and saw the power of meaningful work to restore confidence, stability, and dignity. Mitchell Martin was built around that same principle.
Today, the company is one of the most recognized names in technology, healthcare, and professional staffing. It operates across the United States, India, and the Philippines, connecting thousands of skilled professionals with organizations that depend on them. Four decades later, the same human focus remains at the center of everything Mitchell Martin does.
A Foundation of Purpose
From the start, Holtzman wanted Mitchell Martin to feel different. Staffing, at the time, was largely transactional—positions were filled quickly, but people were treated as numbers. His goal was to build something more personal, where understanding the human side of work was just as important as filling a role.
He began with technology staffing in New York City, serving the rapidly growing financial sector. Clients soon noticed that Mitchell Martin recruiters were asking better questions and listening longer. They wanted to know about goals, not just skill sets. That approach built loyalty that went both ways—clients trusted the company, and candidates came back again and again.
Through the 1990s, the business expanded into healthcare and professional staffing, adding new teams and offices while keeping the same mindset: business succeeds when people do. That idea has never changed.
Employee Ownership: A Natural Step Forward
In 2022, Mitchell Martin became an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The move fit perfectly with its culture. By giving employees a direct stake in the company’s success, the ESOP turned shared purpose into shared ownership.
Everyone who qualifies earns shares over time, building long-term value and stability. People work differently when they have real ownership—they stay longer, think ahead, and care more about the outcome. Clients notice that consistency. Projects run smoothly because teams stay intact, and knowledge doesn’t walk out the door.
Employee ownership also ensures independence. In an industry where many firms are bought or consolidated, Mitchell Martin’s structure keeps control in the hands of its people. It rewards contribution and reinforces the belief that long-term relationships matter more than short-term profit.
Why Ownership Matters
Ownership aligns effort and reward. Every recruiter, account manager, and support professional knows that their success is tied to the company’s performance. That alignment drives accountability and collaboration.
It also strengthens delivery for clients and consultants. When the people managing a project are owners, quality naturally becomes the priority. There’s pride in doing things right, not just fast.
Mitchell Martin’s leadership also uses its platform to promote broader employee ownership across industries. The company participates in the Expanding ESOPs Coalition, supports Ownership Works, and collaborates with the National Center for Employee Ownership. It stands behind the idea that companies thrive when their people share in the value they create.
Innovation That Serves People
Mitchell Martin was founded in technology, and innovation remains part of its identity. The company’s approach—called Tech & Touch—balances intelligent tools with human insight. Technology helps the process move faster and more accurately, but people remain at the center of every decision.
Recruiters use advanced data tools to identify qualified candidates quickly. Machine learning systems support screening, scheduling, and credential checks. But no software replaces human judgment. Each placement is reviewed by professionals who understand the nuance behind the numbers—the motivations, the personalities, and the real-world pressures of each team.
The same philosophy drives how Mitchell Martin manages operations. Automation keeps payroll and compliance accurate, freeing internal teams to focus on service. The technology works quietly in the background so people can work better together.
A Practical Approach to Modern Staffing
Mitchell Martin provides workforce solutions designed for flexibility and precision. The company supports organizations of every size, from emerging startups to major healthcare systems and global technology leaders. Its core offerings include:
Staffing and Consulting: Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire models for technology, healthcare, and professional roles.
Managed Services: Full-cycle workforce programs that integrate recruiting, onboarding, and performance tracking under one consistent process.
Payroll Services: A simple way for companies to engage talent they’ve already identified while Mitchell Martin handles the administrative side.
Specialized Practices: Deep expertise in areas such as software engineering, data, cloud, cybersecurity, project management, and healthcare IT.
The company’s advantage is not just reach—it’s reliability. Clients know that Mitchell Martin teams adapt quickly, communicate clearly, and stay engaged long after a placement is made. The partnership model is built on trust and follow-through, not volume.
Value for Clients and Consultants
For clients, Mitchell Martin provides access to proven professionals and the assurance that every engagement is handled with care. Because its internal teams stay stable, the company builds institutional memory—understanding each client’s systems, culture, and expectations.
For consultants, it means having a real advocate. Recruiters and account managers maintain contact throughout each assignment, solving problems early and supporting transitions to new roles when projects end. Many consultants have partnered with Mitchell Martin for years, citing responsiveness and respect as the reason they stay.
This consistency defines the company’s reputation. In an industry often driven by speed, Mitchell Martin is known for substance.
Culture That Holds Its Shape
Mitchell Martin’s values are straightforward and lived daily:
People First: Every decision begins with people—clients, consultants, and colleagues.
Act Like an Owner: Take responsibility for results and think long term.
Stay Hungry and Human: Strive to grow while remaining grounded.
Move with Purpose: Work with intention and clarity.
Stronger Together: Collaborate, support one another, and share success.
These aren’t slogans. They guide how work gets done, how problems are handled, and how growth is managed. The company encourages initiative but insists on empathy. It celebrates achievement but expects integrity. That balance keeps the culture steady even as the business expands.
Community and Responsibility
Helping people find meaningful work is a form of service. Mitchell Martin extends that service beyond its clients through community engagement and philanthropy. The company supports workforce development programs, local charities, and causes that align with its mission. Employees volunteer time, raise funds, and lend their skills to organizations making a difference.
Community involvement isn’t a campaign—it’s a reflection of the company’s roots. A business founded by a social worker naturally sees success and responsibility as connected.
Growth with Direction
After four decades, Mitchell Martin continues to evolve. New technologies, new markets, and new client demands keep the work dynamic. Yet its direction remains clear: grow with purpose, maintain independence, and keep people at the center.
Employee ownership ensures that growth benefits everyone involved. Innovation ensures that quality keeps pace with scale. The two together—ownership and innovation—create a company designed for the long run.
Holtzman still describes the mission in the simplest terms: connect talented people with meaningful work. Everything else—the systems, the size, the structure—exists to support that mission.
Looking Ahead
Mitchell Martin’s future is built on the same belief that started it all: success begins with people. The company plans to deepen its investment in technology, broaden its reach in healthcare and professional services, and continue shaping a workplace where employees think like partners.
Four decades in, it remains true to its purpose. Mitchell Martin helps organizations build strong teams, helps professionals find meaningful roles, and helps its own people grow as owners. The model works because it’s built on respect—for work, for people, and for the value of connection.
Learn More
To learn more about Mitchell Martin Inc., its employee-ownership model, and its Tech & Touch approach, visit www.mitchellmartin.com or connect with the team at the Business Expo.
Because success, in the end, comes down to people—and the work they do together.
