Jim Owens

Jim Owens is the President of JobFormance, leveraging over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition and executive search. With an MBA from Northern Illinois University, he focuses on helping companies navigate the “war for talent” by connecting them with exceptional candidates. People who have worked with him describe him as a strong team player with solid business acumen.

Jims strong work ethic was evident from a young age, starting as a paperboy for the Daily Journal and later the Chicago Tribune. This early drive laid the foundation for his career. Outside of work, he has been involved in church ministry, outdoor recreation, and fitness, embodying a "work-hard, play-hard" philosophy.

Unique fact: Jim believes success comes from mastering small details daily, inspired by the quote: “Man is not made in one flamboyant hour but in the daily ledger of his days. ”