Janet Jones-Parker founded Jones-Parker/Starr in 1995. Known as the "recruiter's Recruiter," she has 30 years of experience in executive search consulting. Before founding Jones-Parker/Starr, Janet was a Vice President and Partner in two of the largest global search firms.

From 1982 to 1990, Janet was President of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). Hired to assist in re-engineering the organization, the association was at its highest level of activity and membership in AESC history at the end of her tenure.

Her experience is complimented by her leadership role in a number of professional women's organizations. Janet is a founder of the Committee of 200, Women In Management, the International Women's Forum and currently belongs to the Women's Forum of NC.

Janet has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, U.S. News & World Report, Executive Recruiter News, Executive Search Review, and Human Resource Executive. In addition, Janet co-edited The Executive Search Collaboration: A Guide for Human Resource Professionals and Their Search Firms.

In 1973, Janet's search career began when she co-founded Management Woman, Inc., the first firm to specialize in recruiting women and minorities into senior management and Board positions.

She received a BA from Drew University with additional studies at the London School of Economics and the University of Dijon, France.

Janet is the proud mother of Jessica, Tommy and Luom. Her limited free time is spent weight lifting, walking, traveling, or attending the ballet and local theater.