Bob Larson, CPC was one of the founding partners of both Berman & Larson and Larson Consulting Services (1980). He purchased the firm from his partner Berman in 1988. He also purchased HR Pros, a Rose Kane company in 1999, and currently serves as president of Berman Larson Kane. Bob is the current Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), a National Organization that currently represents over 1,200 staffing firms. He was also the convention chair for the 45th annual NAPS conference, which was held in Baltimore September 21-25, 2005. Some of Bob’s many credits include: president of the New Jersey Staffing Association (NJSA), district director for the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), national certification chairman (a program that has certified over 14,000 staffing individuals), certified employment arbitrator and staffing ethics chairperson for New Jersey. He has received numerous staffing awards including several presidential awards and the John Armstrong award. In addition he is widely published and a recognized speaker to the technology staffing industry. Bob’s employment experience in both the public and private sectors led to the opening of Berman & Larson Associates. For the past 25 years he has dedicated his energies to improving staffing services for employers, consultants, contractors, temporary and direct hire professionals. Bob Larson holds a BA degree from New Jersey City University, majoring in sociology, with a minor in computer science. His graduate work was done at the New School for Social Research, with a concentration in human resources and manpower development. Bob also holds the CPC designation that he received in 1992. At Berman & Larson, it is our corporate mission to bring you the Best Staffing Options. If you have any suggestions of ways we can improve our services, Bob is always interested in hearing your comments.