John Burke is JMB Search Associates’ Managing Director and Founder. For over 11 years he has been engaged in multiple endeavors in the Executive Recruiting industry. John is recognized as an industry leader in providing world class service to a vast network of trusted clients and senior level Sales and Marketing professionals. John brings value by providing specialized individual service to both clients and candidates, gained by a unique knowledge of today's marketplace developed over years of experience in the Executive Recruiting industry. John is recognized for an exceptional ability to target and recruit outstanding talent in the industry at all levels, and his energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail have led many clients to use him for repeat business over a multi-year span.


Prior to founding JMB Search Associates, John spent the majority of his time in the Executive Recruiting industry in hands-on leadership roles of progressive responsibility. His career in talent acquisition has involved working with many world class Sales and Marketing organizations.


Prior to entering the Executive Recruiting industry 11 years ago, John spent 6 years in the direct sales industry as a sales professional for a major consumer products organization. The 6 years John spent as a direct sales professional gave him a unique insight into the sales profession, which still benefits him to this day in terms of understanding the needs of both clients and candidates.