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James Essey

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President/CEO at The TemPositions Group of Companies
📍 New York, New York, United States

James Essey is the President and CEO of The TemPositions Group of Companies, a large regional staffing firm he joined in 1985. A Harvard MBA graduate, he is a recognized leader in the staffing industry, having served as Chairman of the American Staffing Association and leading panels on staffing technology.

Outside of work, James is deeply involved in philanthropy, particularly in funding ALS research through the Sheila Essey Award, established in honor of his mother. He has also served on the boards of DARE and the Young Presidents Organization and supports USA Team Handball.

His familys fund established and presents the Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research, considered the premier worldwide award in its field.

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Experience
45 Years
Current Role
President/CEO
Location
New York, New York, United States
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ALS Research
His family established and funds the Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research in honor of his mother, who battled the disease. He personally presents the annual award.
Staffing Technology
He is a proponent of technology in the staffing industry, leading panels on the topic at major conferences like ASA's StaffingWorld and overseeing his firm's proprietary systems.
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Career

Work history

8-1985
President/CEO
The TemPositions Group of Companies
6-1980 - 7-1985
Senior Product Manager
Clairol, Inc
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Education
1978 - 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Harvard Business School
1974 - 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Trinity College-Hartford
1976 - 1977
General Course
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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