Jessica Klayman Kraft – President/Founder

Born and raised in Lincolnshire, IL, Jessica started The Chicago Hire Company in May of 1999 after several years at another recruitment agency. She has over 10 years of staffing experience working with clients and candidates alike. Jessica is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the American Staffing Association (ASA) and the Illinois Staffing Association (ISA), where she recently served as vice president. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. Outside of the rigorous world of professional staffing, Jessica loves spending time with her husband and family.  Together they stay happily busy being parents to their beautiful son and daughter.

Kim McAdams – Vice President

After several years in the recruitment business, Kim joined Jessica and assisted her in growing The Chicago Hire Company. She brings more than 10 years of professional recruitment experience to the agency and is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC). Kim grew up in a small town in Iowa called Mt. Vernon and holds a dual degree in Communications Studies and Business from the University of Iowa. She enjoys running, yoga, anything on the Food Network, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Lisa Chew - Senior Consultant

Lisa was drawn to the industry by her interest in helping people achieve a better work-life existence. For the past 9 years, she has been successful at using her matchmaking skills to achieve the perfect fit between her candidates and clients. Lisa joined The Chicago Hire Company in 2001 and is a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC). She holds a bachelor’s in social science from Michigan State University. Born in Brookfield, WI, Lisa enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Brittany Fondrie - Temporary Division Manager

Brittany Fondrie manages the temporary department here at The Chicago Hire Company.  She grew up just outside of Milwaukee, WI and followed a long family legacy as a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a degree in Communications.  Go Badgers and Packers!!!  She came to apply with The Hire Company with some recruiting experience, and the fit was so right; they decided to hire her on as a recruiter.  In her spare time she loves working out, playing tennis, being outdoors, and most of all, loves eating lunch.  Also, little known fact, she is currently mastering the art of calligraphy.  

Abby Godfrey - Recruiter

Abby is a recruiter at The Chicago Hire Company.  She grew up in Indianapolis, IN and then made her way down to Bloomington, IN to pursue a Business Marketing degree from Indiana University.  After graduation, Abby headed straight to Chicago where she worked in sales.  When Abby was looking to make a career move, she came to The Chicago Hire Company for help.  It turned out to be a perfect match and Abby decided to pursue a career in recruiting and came to work for Chicago Hire.  In her free time, Abby enjoys running, reading, and spending time with friends. 

Annie Murray - Recruiter

Annie grew up in Texas and went to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she majored in Public Relations. After graduation, she moved to Dallas where she met her future husband and they decided to move to Chicago. When looking for a new position, Annie came to The Chicago Hire Company for help and ended up filling a recruiter position in their office. It works out perfectly, since she had always wanted to pursue a career in recruiting. In her free time, Annie likes cooking with her husband and cat, and being with friends and family. Also, she could not live without Cheez-its.

Colby Hanik- Office Manager

Colby was born and raised in the Chicago suburb of Villa Park. Upon graduating from Millikin University as a theater major, he made his way to Chicago. After spending years in the food service industry, Colby decided it was time for a change. He came to The Chicago Hire Company in hopes of finding a new career path. A few months later, he had found that path working as the Office Manager here. Colby enjoys being The Chicago Hire Company’s front desk man, and is really falling in love with the industry. In his free time, Colby runs an independent film production company, writes scripts, and performs in an original comedic band.