Jim Reyes, MBA, currently serves as the Talent Acquisition and Operations Leader at SoCalGas since August 2022. In addition, Jim is a Board Member for the Orange County Chapter of TALK, a global society dedicated to connecting Talent Acquisition professionals. Jim's extensive experience includes key roles such as Managing Partner for Talent Acquisition Consulting and Strategy at California State University, Fullerton, and Director of Talent Acquisition at California State University-San Bernardino. Previous positions held include Recruiting Manager at Essex Property Trust, Supervisor of Talent Acquisition at L.A. Care Health Plan, and Regional Recruiting Manager at Kindred Healthcare. Jim's career began at Kimco Financial Staffing, where Jim rapidly led a branch to profitability. Jim is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services at California State University-San Bernardino and holds a Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, as well as a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at El Paso.