Chicago. The city in which I was raised, where I began my career as a recruiter, and where, today, I continue to live and work. The architecture, the neighborhoods, the beautiful lakefront – this city is one of a kind, and I love calling it home. The real secret to Chicago, though, the real magic of this place, is its people. Since founding The Chicago Hire Company in 1999, I have had the privilege of working with countless incredible individuals - people who have taught me so much about the value of great professional relationships.
I, along with my incredible team, have made it our business to pair employers with their ideal candidates, and, time and time again, it proves to be an absolute pleasure. I love what I do, and I love where I do it. The Chicago Hire Company looks forward to serving the city of Chicago for years to come.
With more than 50 years of combined staffing experience in a variety of industries, our team has the placement expertise to ensure the right fit.
Jessica started The Chicago Hire Company in 1999 at the age of 26. After several years in the recruiting field she was motivated to become a small business owner. An Illinios native and graduate from the University of Illinois, Jessica has a large network which connects her to the best openings and the best candidates in the city.
Kim joined Jessica in 1999 and has assisted in growing The Chicago Hire Company into Chicago’s go-to boutique staffing agency. She graduated from The University of Iowa and brings more than 15 years of recruitment experience to CHC. She has been a Certified Personnel Consultant since 2001.
Lisa, a senior recruiter with more than 10 years of recruiting experience, was drawn to the search industry by her interest in helping people achieve a better work-life experience. For the past 12 years at Chicago Hire, she has successfully used her matchmaking skills to achieve the perfect fit between her candidates and clients.
Molly graduated from Indiana University and made her way to the west coast shortly after graduation. She started her staffing career in 2008 in San Francisco, but missed her Midwestern roots and came back to Chicago in 2010. Since then, she has been partnering with top companies to identify talent across a variety of industries. Molly loves working with her candidates to help them find their dream jobs which is evident in her direct, honest, and personal approach to recruiting.
A Chicago native, Southeast Missouri State graduate, and former resident of Scottsdale, AZ, Olivia is thrilled to be back in Chicago helping its great professionals. During her time out of state, Olivia worked in HR at a staffing agency where she was captivated by the recruiting industry. Now she is using her people-skills and passion for helping others to connect job seekers with their ideal employers. Olivia knows that searching for a job can be a scary process, but partnering with a recruiter who cares makes it so much easier!
After growing up in Elgin, IL, and graduating from Augustana College, Sydney finally made the move to Chicago, where she discovered her passion for recruiting. Her background spans the logistics, human resources, and real estate industries, so she understands firsthand what it's like to navigate the ups and downs of a career search. She is eager to use her personal experience and love for helping others to support job seekers through their journey to finding their perfect fit!
Jen approaches each partnership with patience, understanding, and a curious mind: all qualities she attributes to being a mother of four! Jen has successfully guided candidates through uncertainty and skepticism to positions where they continue to thrive 10 years later. Outside the office, Jen cannot sit still. She enjoys running, yoga, and tennis and will try any new workout you throw her way. Jen received her first job out of college with the help of a recruiter and is happy to come full circle and help others in their search.
Before recruiting, Dana worked in casting - anywhere from models, actors, & real people for TV shows to advertising and film. Before the pandemic, she could often be found organizing street casting calls to find the right person for respective clients. She built thick skin and garnered a sense of fearlessness from those days. She also developed a love for challenges, meeting strangers, and digging deep to find outstanding candidates. She strives to bring out the best in her clients and candidates, which she brings with her while recruiting for The Chicago Hire Company!
Daniel first joined CHC back in 2015, and after pursuing his MFA at Indiana University, is back to support his favorite recruiting agency in the city. His eye for detail and expansive skillset ensure that things run smoothly behind the scenes at CHC. In addition to being an administrator extraordinaire, Daniel is a practicing theatre artist and directs shows at storefront theatres across Chicago. If he’s not in rehearsal, you’ll probably find him in the kitchen, where he pursues his other passion - baking.