The Team
We don't run the numbers — we build the relationships. InnovaMatch brings over 27 years of IT staffing expertise to organizations across the country, connecting them with the technology professionals who truly move them forward.
The staffing industry has a reputation for volume over value. We built InnovaMatch as a direct response to that — straightforward, relationship-driven, and deeply connected to the technology community across the country.
When you work with us, you work with someone who has been in this industry since 1998 and knows how to find the real talent — wherever they are.
We tell clients and candidates the truth — even when it isn't what they want to hear. That directness is what builds lasting trust on both sides of every placement.
27 years in the IT staffing industry means we know the landscape intimately — the companies, the cultures, the careers, and the people who drive them, from coast to coast.
We never flood a client with resumes to look busy. Every candidate we submit is someone we'd personally vouch for — because our reputation depends on it.
Candidates always know where they stand. Clients always know what's happening. No black holes — just clear, timely updates throughout every engagement.
When you need the right full-time hire and you need them to last, we run a thorough, confidential search to deliver candidates who are both qualified and committed.
Project needs, team gaps, or surge capacity — we place experienced IT contractors who integrate quickly and deliver from day one.
Evaluate a professional in action before making a permanent commitment. The lowest-risk path to a high-confidence hire.
Leadership-level searches handled with discretion. We access passive candidates that job boards simply don't reach.
We represent your career with the same commitment we give clients — honest guidance, real market insight, and introductions that actually matter.
Compensation benchmarks, hiring trends, and talent availability — we share what we know to help clients make smarter workforce decisions.
James has been placing IT talent since 1998, starting his career in Kansas City and expanding his reach nationwide. After founding his first firm in 2003, building it into one of the metro's most respected staffing companies, and selling his stake in 2020, he launched InnovaMatch — applying everything he'd learned to build the firm he always wanted.
This isn't a startup experiment. It's the result of a career spent mastering one market and one discipline.
Began a career in IT staffing, developing the deep market knowledge and relationships that would define the next 27 years — and eventually span the entire country.
Launched an IT staffing firm in Kansas City, channeling five years of market expertise into a business built on trust and results.
Grew the firm into a trusted regional resource, forging lasting relationships across the technology sector and building a national network of clients and candidates.
Exited the previous firm and immediately began laying the groundwork for a new approach.
A nationwide professional search firm headquartered in Kansas City — 27 years of experience delivered with energy, honesty, and genuine care, wherever you are.
InnovaMatch is hands down the best recruiters I've had the privilege of working with. They are helpful, detail-oriented, and timely — always providing updates and all the information a candidate needs to be successful.
I would highly recommend working with InnovaMatch if you're looking for a new job. They treat you like a person, not a transaction — and they know the market better than anyone I've worked with.
Whether you're a company building a team or a professional ready for your next move, we'd love to have a real conversation about how we can help.
