JFK search is an executive search firm that recruits account service people for advertising, public relations and sales promotion agencies. Fees are paid by the hiring agencies. We work with candidates of all experience levels, from assistant account executives to agency principals. We work with our clients on either a retainer or contingency basis. Our scope is national---see our client list for more information.

JFK Search was founded in 1987 by Jim Kessler, company president.

Prior to JFK Search Mr. Kessler was an executive recruiter with Sathe and Assoc. in Minneapolis.

Additionally, he spent nearly twenty years in the advertising industry on both the corporate and agency sides of the business. His career included positions with the Minneapolis Star Tribune , Northrup King & Company, Colle & McVoy Advertising and Campbell Mithun Advertising.

Mr. Kessler earned a degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota and is a past president of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism Alumni Association.

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