
Introducing Sam Yeganeh, President of Executive 1st
A former Division I football player, Sam Yeganeh brings the discipline, competitive drive, and collaborative mindset from elite athletics to Executive 1st. In his role as President, Sam leverages extensive experience within defense, technology, and government contracting to connect high-caliber executive talent with organizations that require precision and specialized expertise.
Throughout his distinguished career, Sam has excelled in senior roles spanning sales, IT, and management. His strategic vision, combined with a rigorous approach to prequalifying talent and executing complex, high-stakes initiatives, consistently yields measurable, growth-oriented outcomes. Sam’s commitment to operational excellence ensures that every candidate and solution meets the highest standards of expertise and regulatory compliance.
By integrating the core values forged on the football field with his proven expertise in sales and business development, Sam positions Executive 1st as a leader in delivering exceptional results in a challenging and dynamic industry.
At Executive 1st, we provide both permanent and contract staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of organizations across a wide range of industries.
Whether you're building a long‑term leadership team or filling immediate skill gaps, our flexible hiring strategies are designed to align with your workforce goals.
We specialize in supporting DoD and government programs, bringing a deep understanding of clearance requirements, compliance standards, and mission‑critical environments. Our team also has strong experience in aerospace staffing, connecting organizations with professionals who understand complex engineering, systems integration, flight operations, and highly regulated technical domains.
In addition, we are experts in staffing for AI, sourcing talent across the full AI lifecycle including data engineering, model development, cloud‑native MLOps, generative AI, and responsible‑AI governance, ensuring organizations have the specialized skills required to build, deploy, and scale real‑world AI solutions.
Our thorough, hands-on approach ensures that we rigorously vet and match top-tier talent to your specific requirements. Whether you're looking for leadership, technical, legal, or operational expertise. From full-time placements to project-based engagements, we deliver professionals who are ready to contribute from day one.
No matter your field or timeline, our focus remains on delivering results through exceptional talent. We provide permanent and contract staffing for:
We combine industry insights with a deep understanding of your operational and strategic objectives to build agile teams that drive success and adapt to evolving challenges, while moving quickly and delivering the timely support your mission demands.
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