Joe Kelly

Joe is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of operational staffing experience in a variety of senior leadership roles. He has repeatedly been recognized across the industry for his results-oriented management and leadership skills. As Talon’s Chief Operating Officer since 2006, Joe has been responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Talon’s sales and delivery arms while honoring the firm’s commitment to helping its staff, consultants and clients reach their goals.

His leadership has been integral in Talon achieving numerous industry awards, most recently Inavero Best of Staffing, Best Places to Work in New Jersey, and Techserve Alliance Excellence Award. Talon’s tremendous growth under Joe’s direction has landed them a spot on the Inc. 500/5000 list 7 times.

Prior to joining Talon, Joe was a senior program manager for Kelly Vendor Management Solutions where he was chiefly responsible for streamlining Johnson & Johnson’s award-winning JJ PRO VMS program. Prior to that role, Joe was an integral member of the senior team as an associate vice president at Pomerantz Staffing Services (now CoWorx Staffing Services). At Pomerantz, Joe managed operations across multiple regions and functional areas, and played an instrumental role in enhancing the company’s capabilities and driving its growth.

Joe holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Rider University.