Staffing firms: Our Management Team
Our staffing firms’ management team represents not only extensive experience, but proven leadership in the staffing industry, along with an ongoing commitment to client service and professional development.
Jason Burnett, CTS
Vice President–Whitaker Medical
281.870.1000, ext. 2289
jason.burnett@whitakermedical.com
Mr. Burnett started his career at Whitaker Medical as a recruiter in the Radiology Department in 2001. He proved to be a top producer in record time and was quickly promoted to Manager of the Radiology department in the Houston office. His early success was attributed to his ability to develop long-term relationships with Radiologists and his clients.
After demonstrating strong leadership qualities, he was selected to start up the first satellite office for Whitaker Medical in Austin, TX. Under his direction and vision the Austin office grew and became profitable within six months. After this accomplishment, Mr. Burnett returned to the Whitaker corporate office in Houston and furthered his management career with Whitaker Medical. In 2006, he earned the title of Vice President, and with this new title came the responsibility of the expansion endeavors for the entire medical division.
Mr. Burnett has not only been immersed in company planning, policies and procedures, but he continues to service Radiology clients and physicians with the same service that earned him the title as Vice President. He continues to be an expert in Radiology Locum Staffing and delivers quality service to those who seek him for assistance. He received his CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) certification in April 2007. He has earned the respect and trust of his physicians, clients and the entire Whitaker Medical production team by focusing on the fundamental elements of good business. He takes pride in treating others with respect and does anything it takes to ensure quality service is delivered in every aspect of his position as the leader of Whitaker Medical.
Currently, he is responsible for strategic planning and policy implementation for the corporate office in Houston, as well as the satellite offices in Austin, Dallas, Huntsville and Atlanta. As the fundamental backbone for the medical team, he keeps his top producers motivated and guides new producers with clear direction. His implemented vision has been one of the key factors for the profitability and success of Whitaker Medical as a whole.
Because of his ability to lead the medical team to such successes, as well as serve as a role model in production and client development, he was awarded the Whitaker Way Award. As one of the few company nominated recipients, Mr. Burnett continues to exemplify the core values of the Whitaker Way Award which are: professionalism, integrity, performance, teamwork, respect and balance.
Mr. Burnett attended Southwest Texas State University on a baseball scholarship, and received a Bachelors of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
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Aaron Smith, CTS
Manager Austin Division
Locum Tenens Consultant - Anesthesiology
512-330-3500
aaron.smith@whitakermedical.com
Aaron began his career with Whitaker Medical in 2005, joining the Austin division to assist in the launch of their new branch office. Aaron's sales and marketing experience quickly proved to be an asset with the addition of new clients and providers to the Anesthesiology Department.
In less than two years, Aaron advanced to manager of the of the Austin office which recruits and staffs physicians and allied health providers in Anesthesiology, Radiology, Psychiatry, Primary Care, and Primary Care Sub-Specialties throughout the United States. Aaron has more than seven years of medical recruiting experience on both the client and candidate development sides and recently earned the designation of CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) from NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services).
During his tenure with Whitaker, Aaron has continued to be a top producer. He was awarded Producer of the Year for our Austin office in 2007 and 2009.
Aaron attended Stephen F. Austin University, where he obtained a B.S. in Business Management with a primary focus in Economics.
Johnny Walker
Manager Atlanta Division
Locum Tenens Consultant - Government
404.817.9757, ext. 222
johnny.walker@whitakermedical.com
Johnny Walker, a retired US Air Force MSgt - Health Professions Recruiter, is Manager of the Atlanta Division for Whitaker Medical and also heads the Government Contracting Division. He served 24 years on active duty, with 14 of those years in Air Force Recruiting. Five years of his military recruiting experience were specialized in health professions. He has worked in the Locum Tenens industry for 13 years.
Johnny graduated from Georgia Military College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration - Marketing. He has 13 years of Government Contracting experience, 14 years recruiting experience with the U.S. Air Force and 5 years as a Healthcare Provider, Nurse, and Allied Health Recruiter. He is proud to serve all clients with a dedicated commitment to integrity, quality and personalized attention.
He is responsible for the entire Atlanta Division, which includes Emergency Medicine, Primary Care and all Sub Specialties, Radiology and management of all government contracts.
Carol Wenom, CPC, CTS
Carol Wenom, CPC, CTS
VP Training & Organizational Development
719.548.9191
877.507.9191
carol.wenom@whitakertechnical.com
Ms. Wenom began her recruiting career in 1978 with one of the nation's largest engineering
placement firms based in Houston. She became Manager of a major technical recruiting
firm in Dallas for six years before returning to Houston as Vice President of Whitaker
Technical Services in 1989. Ms Wenom has achieved “preferred provider”
or “exclusive provider” status with many of her clients.
Consistently a top producer in the recruiting industry, Ms. Wenom has been recognized with numerous production awards at local, state and national levels. She was inducted into the Pinnacle Society (the nation's premier consortium of top recruiters within the permanent placement and search industry), in 1996.
In 1985 and 1992 respectively, she was awarded the CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) and CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) designations, attesting to her continued commitment to the highest standards of legal and ethical business practice. She was honored in 1992 as the Houston Area "Consultant of the Year" and "CTS of the Year" by TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants). In 1994, Ms. Wenom was also recognized by NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services) as "CPC of the Year". In 2003, the HAAPC (Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants) recognized Ms. Wenom for her Outstanding Contributions to the Professional Staffing Industry. Ms. Wenom is currently the Chairman of the Board for NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services). She also currently serves as a Founder and Director for the Rocky Mountain Association of Recruiters.
In addition to her operational roles at Whitaker, Ms. Wenom also serves as Vice President of Training and Organizational Development. She conducts both new-hire and on-going training for all three divisions and five branch offices of the company. She has also developed a series of training videos introducing the Fundamentals of the Staffing Industry that is now being offered throughout the industry nationwide.
As a noted speaker/trainer in our industry, Ms Wenom’s affiliations include NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services), ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services), ASA (American Staffing Association), NPA (National Personnel Association)) and IPA (International Personnel Assn). Ms. Wenom has also made "guest appearances" for SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management).
Ms. Wenom received her Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1973, with a dual major in English and Communications. Prior to her career in recruiting, Ms. Wenom worked in both technical and training positions for Western Geophysical Company of America based in Houston.
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Bruce Whitaker, CPC, CTS, CIPC
President, CEO-The Whitaker Companies
281.870.1000, ext. 2243
In the course of a distinguished career that began in 1968, Bruce Whitaker has personally completed and supervised thousands of successful searches. Starting as a technical recruiter with the largest firm in the search industry, he rose to manager of one of its top offices and spearheaded the start-up of a new division. Bruce left the firm in 1983 to establish The Whitaker Companies, where his visionary leadership and pioneering approach have enabled the company to provide the highest-quality staffing solutions while flexibly responding to its clients’ ever-changing staffing needs. Under Bruce’s direction, The Whitaker Companies has grown to more than 70 employees in five locations, and has enjoyed 25 percent year-over-year growth since 1990.
Bruce has been dedicated to the growth and integrity of the staffing industry and the professional development of its members for more than two decades. He is a tireless advocate who continues to play prominent roles in local, state and national personnel associations and the proud recipient of numerous industry awards.
Professional Affiliations
- TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants)
- Board of Directors (1986-1991; 2006-2009)
- President (1989-1990; 2008-2009)
- NALTO (National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations)
- Founding Member
- Arbitration Committee (2005-2008)
- Legislative Committee (2005-2007)
- Houston West Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors (2006-2010)
- NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
- Board of Directors (1999-2001)
- Nominating Committee (2001)
- HAAPC (Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants)
- Board of Directors (1983-1986)
Awards
- Harold B. Nelson Award, (NAPS’ highest honor for contribution to the industry), National Association of Personnel Services (2007)
- The Norval Locke Award, (TAPC’s highest award for contribution to the industry), Texas Association of Personnel Consultants (1994)
- Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, HAAPC (Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants), (1990)
- President's Award, NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services), (1989)
- CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) of the Year, TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants), (1986)
Certifications
- CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) by NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
- CTS (Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist) by NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
- CIPC (Certified International Personnel Consultant)
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