John Podraza

John Podraza is an experienced recruitment and talent acquisition specialist with a comprehensive background in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as an Executive Recruitment and Account Manager at LHH and a Senior Recruitment, Fulfillment & Account Manager at Lucas James Talent Partners, John has a strong focus on technical talent acquisition, client engagement, and team-building strategies within the Midwest market. Previous roles include Senior Delivery Manager & Technical Recruiter at Merge IT, LLC, where John oversaw talent sourcing and recruitment processes. With a commitment to ethical recruiting practices and mentorship, John has cultivated relationships with passive, active, and entry-level candidates, while also providing coaching on workforce statistics and career advancement. John's educational background includes degrees in Business Marketing/Management & Psychology from Midland University and International Business Management & Psychology from Dana College.