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3coast

Houston-area IT staffing firm placing technology professionals on contract, direct-hire and project terms

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About 3coast

3coast finds IT professionals for employers from its office in Webster, Texas, near Houston. It traces its roots to 1980, when it started as Robert Shields & Associates serving Houston and Galveston, and it now places technology staff locally, across the US and abroad. Its former IT services arm was spun off in 2016 and bought by its managers the following year.

What 3coast offers

  • Contract staffing — experienced IT contractors for set periods and projects.
  • Direct hire — recruiting permanent IT employees and managing the hiring process.
  • Project staffing — teams for defined technology projects.
  • Job seeker service — matching candidates to employers, with a timesheet portal for contractors.
  • Referral programme — rewards for introductions that lead to placements.

Who it works with

Employers needing specialist IT talent in the Houston area, elsewhere in the United States and internationally, and IT professionals looking for contract or permanent roles.

Key facts

  • Based in: Webster, Texas, USA
  • Founded: 1980, as Robert Shields & Associates
  • Leadership: Sally Culley, president and CEO; co-founder Richard Gross, vice president
  • Recognition: FastTech 50 listings between 2005 and 2012; Inc. 5000 in 2007

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Sep 2026.

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