Matthew Walden

Matthew Walden develops the strategic vision for the company, helps retain internal employees, provides sales training, strengthens the Information Technology practice, and fosters growth for the company by continuously expanding to new markets in his role as Managing Partner.

Walden’s staffing career of twenty years began in 1994 when he took a risk and interviewed for a staffing agency. He impressed his interviewers and was hired by David Lawrence Associates as an IT recruiter in the financial services industry. This is where he met now partner, Doug Klares, President & CEO of ICS. From 1996 to 1999 he served as the manager of the tri-state area’s IT staffing practice and still spends much of his time implementing initiatives to further grow this offering.

Walden held several leadership roles and managed additional staffing practice areas including the Legal & Compliance, Accounting & Finance, and Sales & Marketing practices for David Lawrence Associates.

Matt Walden has been instrumental in designing the proprietary ICS recruiting model, which boasts one of the largest talent networks and the largest pool of passive candidates in the country. Since joining ICS, Walden has led the growth strategy into new geographic markets. He also has integrated existing practice areas in new regions, with his primary emphasis always being in IT. ICS is now operating in more than 30 states and has plans for new offices in the near future.

Anyone who spends a few minutes with Walden is immediately aware that they are in the presence of a very unique individual. It is his infinite supply of energy and optimism that drive the company forward and keep internal employees excited and enthusiastic about their roles. Additionally, his direct communication style allows everyone he works with to be successful and achieve great things.

Matthew is an active member of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Walden earned his B.A. in International Business and Marketing from Hofstra University. Matthew lives on Long Island, NY with his wife and sons and is a founder of the Coder Dojo, Long Island.