Jacob joined Parker in October of 2009 to serve as the Director of Talent Acquisition. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, he manages the recruiting and contingent labor management functions covering all of Parker’s diverse operations and divisions.  He comes to this position with over 10 years of agency recruiting experience with Volt Workforce Solutions.

Starting with Volt in 1999, Jacob's first role was as a junior recruiter. He worked his way up the ranks to recruiting manager. In 2006, he was promoted to Business Unit Manager and was transferred to Volt New York, where he managed sales and recruiting functions for the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. His clients included software, insurance, retail, and financial companies. After returning to the Seattle area in 2008, Jacob was selected to serve as a Strategic Programs Manager, where he oversaw the auditing and data reporting functions for Volt’s largest client.

Jacob is active in the Northwest Recruiters Association (NWRA) and the Social Media Club (SMC) of Seattle. He is also a regular blogger about employment in the Healthcare IT sector at HealthcareITToday.com.