Since 1980, James Farris has consulted with businesses in the United States and Canada with the goal of developing client relationships in the areas of executive recruitment, outplacement and human resources management consulting.

James Farris Associates (JFA) is a full service human resources consulting firm specializing in the three primary areas of executive search, outplacement, and human resources management consultation.

Through a highly knowledgeable, personalized, cost-effective, and superior service JFA develops an understanding of clients and their organization to become an extension of the staff.

"We are in the relationship building business," said James W. Farris.  "Our goal is to satisfy our clients with an ongoing human resources consulting relationship rather than a one-time project."

The outcomes of this attitude are demonstrated by the fact that 70 percent of JFA's engagements represent repeat business, and a very substantial portion of the new business comes through referrals from former or current clients.

As one of the major firms conducting human resources work in the region and a major provider nationally, JFA works with small independent companies to large international corporations.  The company's search work for key positions ranges from management level through top level executives.

With the goal of identifying and evaluating executive manager for placement in positions for client companies, JFA differentiates itself through five founding elements of success.  These elements incorporate experience from both sides of the desk, superior quality, personalized approach, comprehensive service, and involvement.