Most companies wait nearly 6 months to make a hire. At JK Executive Strategies, we help you find the right fit in less than half that time, without cutting corners. The difference? A proven process. A powerful network. A people-first approach. Because great hires shouldn't take half a year.
JK Executive Strategies, LLC
Executive Search Services
Rochester, New York 26,213 followers
We find, evaluate and place candidates in critical positions through a proven search process.
About us
JK Executive Strategies is a certified women-owned executive search & professional recruiting firm based in Western New York. We represent companies and organizations nationally from a wide range of verticals including: financial, energy, real estate, manufacturing, higher ed, not for profit & professional services. We partner with diverse businesses and talent to transform workplaces and create long-term, synergistic partnerships. With a national reach, we fulfill employment and HR consulting needs. We don’t consider ourselves just another search firm. We change the lives of the clients we serve and the candidates with whom we work. We take that responsibility very seriously. Our mission is to do great work for great companies every single day. When we do that, we also help great people find great jobs – and that is what makes us love what we do. Our core values: ֎ We tell the truth. ֎ We laugh. ֎ We strive for excellence. ֎ We give back to our community. ֎ We deliver results. Founded on the idea that through our work, we connect leaders, strengthen culture and deliver results. JK Executive Strategies specializes in executive search, contract services, professional search, HR consulting as well as executive coaching and not-for-profit strategies. Please visit our website at www.jkexec.com for more information.
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http://www.jkexec.com
External link for JK Executive Strategies, LLC
- Industry
- Executive Search Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Rochester, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Retained Search, Talent Management, Executive Recruiting, Contract Staffing, Contract Recruitment, Human Resources Consulting, Executive Coaching, LinkedIn Profile Development, Professional Search, Recruiting, Executive Search, Energy and Renewable Energy, Real Estate, Construction and Manufacturing, Not for Profit, Higher Education and Healthcare, Financial, Professional and Legal Services, Cooperatives and Credit Unions, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution, Warehousing and Transportation, and Not for Profit/Non Profit Board Consulting
Locations
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1349 University Avenue
Suite 2
Rochester, New York 14607, US
Employees at JK Executive Strategies, LLC
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Jim McAuliffe
Vistage Chair| Trusted Advisor to Business Leaders| Growth Mindset
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Jill Knittel, MBA, CDR
President & CEO | Executive Search & Talent Strategy Partner | Passionate About Matching Purpose-Driven Leaders with Excellent Opportunities
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Jim Knapp
Insights & Opinions from a 40 Year Career in Media, Sales, Marketing & Public Service.
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Alyssa Whitfield
Style Strategist | Social Sector Consultant | Relationship Builder | Speaker | 2022 Athena Award Finalist
Updates
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October’s a special month around here! 🎉 We’re celebrating Aly Raco Arena, MS’s birthday and Amelia Frederick, CDR’s one-year anniversary with JKExec. So grateful for everything these two bring to the team every single day!
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Job changes can be stressful, but writing your resume shouldn’t be! We're excited to announce JK Resume Writing. Our goal is to help you stand out in a stack of resumes so you can land those dream interviews. Our new services include: ✨Resume Writing ✨Cover Letter Creation ✨LinkedIn Optimization Get started today: https://lnkd.in/efepcxVZ
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Kaitlyn (Rajner) Argus, CDR, CEIP, Amelia Frederick, CDR, and Katie Kisker had an incredible time last week at the Greater ROC Young Professionals’ Conference! Thank you to the Greater Rochester Chamber for hosting such an impactful event and investing into our young professionals.👏
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We’re proud to share that our President & CEO, Jill Knittel, MBA, CDR, has been honored with a 2025 Leadership Award by Vistage Worldwide, Inc., the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization. This award recognizes enduring excellence in leadership, celebrating the impact Jill has had on her business, her Vistage group, and the broader community. Under her leadership, JK Executive Strategies continues to grow stronger while building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Please join us in congratulating Jill on this well-deserved recognition. 👏
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We are thrilled to share that our Vice President, Aly Raco Arena, MS, has been named one of the Rochester Business Journal’s 2025 Forty Under 40 honorees! 🎉 This recognition highlights Aly’s outstanding professional accomplishments, civic involvement, and lasting impact in our community. Please join us in celebrating Aly for this well-deserved honor! 👏
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Are you frustrated with candidates opting out after their initial interview? This common challenge can hinder your hiring process and lead to missed opportunities. Understanding candidate expectations, improving the interview experience, and maintaining clear communication can significantly increase retention rates in the recruitment journey. 🌟 At JKExec we take proactive steps to engage talent effectively! It really does matter.