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Darrell James

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Co-Founder and Managing Principal at James & Jordan, LLC.
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Darrell James is the Co-Founder and Managing Principal of James & Jordan, a boutique recruiting and DE&I advisory firm. With over three decades of experience, he is a thought leader in diversity recruiting, having held senior HR roles at Deloitte and the Houston Rockets. People who recommend him often describe him as professional, knowledgeable, and a dynamic speaker.

Originally from Mesa, Arizona, Darrell was a student-athlete, playing basketball while earning his degree at Grand Canyon University. He is the host and producer of "The Influential Recruiter" podcast and has been actively involved with organizations like the National Black MBA Association and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.

Unique fact: Darrell is the author of the book, "Inclusion Recruiting: The 12 Secrets to Recruiting a Diverse Workforce. "

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and Managing Principal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Diversity Recruiting
This is his core expertise. He co-founded a firm focused on it, wrote the book "Inclusion Recruiting, " and is a recognized thought leader on the subject.
Inclusive Cultures
His firm's mission is to help clients build and lead an inclusive workforce, a topic he frequently addresses in his professional activities and online posts.
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Career

Work history

4-2007
Co-Founder and Managing Principal
James & Jordan, LLC.
8-2018
Host and Producer
The Influential Recruiter
8-2003 - 12-2005
Vice President, Inclusion Solutions
Hudson
5-2000 - 9-2001
Director of Human Resources
Houston Rockets
5-1999 - 5-2000
Director, Human Resources for the Gulf Coast Cluster
Deloitte
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Education
1990 - 1992
M.A.
Arizona State University
1984 - 1988
Bachelor
Grand Canyon University
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