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Jim Owens

Organizer · DISC type Sd
President at JobFormance
📍 Wheaton, Illinois, United States

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.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Jim shows up

Thoughtfully Quick
Pleasant
Trusting Of Others

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Jim cares about

Talent Acquisition
With over 25 years of experience, his entire career is dedicated to helping clients find, vet, and retain top talent in a competitive market.
Process Improvement
He frequently posts about opportunities for professionals who specialize in fixing broken processes, building best practices, and teaching Lean/CI concepts.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
President
JobFormance
12-2016
Principal
Professional Human Capital
Vice President
New Directions Search
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2006
MBA
Northern Illinois University
1991 - 1993
BS - Marketing
Millikin University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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