Jim Kessen

Jim Kessen is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in enterprise sales and account management across various companies in the background screening, HR services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a National Account Executive at ClearStar, Inc. since June 2025, Kessen specializes in providing background check technology and decision-making information. Previous roles include Strategic Enterprise Sales Executive at Cisive, where Kessen managed accounts in the finance sector, and positions at Paychex, HireRight, First Advantage, and TalentWise, emphasizing the optimization of talent programs and efficiency in hiring processes. Kessen’s educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from John Carroll University.