At Hueman, we’re made up of talented dreamers, entrepreneurs, creators, moms and dads.
And we’re serious about delivering amazing outcomes while creating a great employment experience. We like to think of our employees as family, and we treat them that way. We empower and encourage each other to provide the highest-quality service for our customers and clients. So now, come meet the humans that make us Hueman.
Contact Leadership
In One Word, I Am:
Optimistic
Career:
I founded Hueman’s predecessor, PPR Talent Management Group, 21 years ago after a short time as a recruiter at Novacare. After college, and prior to my traditional business career, I spent 5 seasons coaching basketball at the University of North Florida.
Achievements and Awards:
12 time winner of America’s Best Small Company to Work For | One time winner of America’s Best Medium Company to Work For | 2013 – America’s #1 Best Small Company to Work For (that’s right, #1!) | 2016 – Gallup’s 35 Most Engaged Workforces in the world (regardless of size) | 2016 – Baker’s Dozen Recognition for #2 Healthcare and #2 Midsize Provider of RPO Solutions
What’s Most Important:
To have empathy and always do the right thing.
In One Word, I Am:
Passionate
Career:
First 8 years spent in operations with State Farm Insurance | Last 17 years working and growing with PPR/Hueman in the staffing and RPO space
Achievements and Awards:
Dad | United States Marine | PPR Annual Core Value winner | Member of Leadership Jacksonville class of 2015 | Boselli Foundation Board Member
In One Word, I Am:
Competitive
Career:
10 years with KPMG providing various consulting services to Healthcare clients | 10 years consulting with a variety of businesses to help them grow and succeed | 10 years as CFO at PPR helping the business grow, expand, and increase profitability | 1 year as CFO for Hueman People Solutions which was spun off of PPR in 2016, growing our business and enjoying the ride
Achievements and Awards:
2015 – PPR Annual Core Value Winner | 2013 – Honored as “Ultimate CFO” by Jacksonville Business Journal | 2010 – Tournament Chairman of THE PLAYERS Championship which raised $4.8M for charity | 2006 – Served as Interim CFO and helped guide two struggling hospitals to profitability | 1990 – Earned MBA from the University of Florida
What’s Most Important:
Taking an active role in helping my kids become great people and making my wife smile.
In One Word, I Am:
Dedicated
Career:
12 years of traditional staffing experience – running a desk to managing national key accounts | 8 years of healthcare staffing – focus on key account partnerships and account implementation
Achievements and Awards:
2012 – 2016 PPR Annual Core Value finalist | 2004 – Green Belt Certification
Richard Reid
VP of RPO Operations
What’s Most Important:
To provide my two wonderful daughters with both positive and meaningful life lessons, while leading a happy and healthy lifestyle.
In One Word, I Am:
Passionate
What Makes Me Tick:
Making a difference in the lives of my family and friends makes me jump out of bed every day. I love being active and living a healthy lifestyle.
Career:
17 years experience within recruiting and within healthcare | 7+ years experience within accounting and finance (5 years with the largest worldwide public accounting firm)
In One Word, I Am:
Positive
What Makes Me Tick: Creating happiness for those around me. My faith. My family. Learning something new and putting it into action. Accomplishing what I set out to do. Laughing!
Career:
21 years of recruitment experience | 17 years of human resources and leadership experience
Achievements and Awards:
2011 – Core Values Award Leadership Team | Professional in Human Resources®| SHRM | Army Veteran
Terri L. Cohen, PHR
VP of Great Employment Experiences
What’s Most Important:
To lead a happy and healthy life and be a great role model for my two daughters.
In One Word, I Am:
Passionate
Career:
4 years of marketing experience within advertising agencies | 6+ years of marketing experience within the recruitment/staffing industry
Achievements and Awards:
2017 – The birth of my second daughter | 2016 – Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Top 40 Millennials in Staffing Worldwide” Recognition | 2015 – The birth of my first daughter |
2014 – Global Recognition for my Marketing Work | 2011 – Married my best friend
Sarah Palmer
VP of Marketing
What’s Most Important:
My husband, my family and my two beautiful dogs.
In One Word, I Am:
Enthusiastic
What Makes Me Tick:
Adding value and being helpful. Working on things that matter.
Career:
16 years experience with PPR/ Hueman– combination of back office support and RPO operations.
Achievements and Awards:
2002, 2009 and 2013 – Core Value Award Winner
Jennifer Cooper
VP of RPO Operations
What’s Most Important:
Family! They have my heart and soul. There are a lot of friends who are also my family…this life is all about connecting with people.
In One Word, I Am:
Genuine
Career:
My 16-year career has spanned several industries including private telecommunications, real estate, sports technology and healthcare. I have found a home in recruitment and have been here for 7+ years.
Achievements and Awards:
2016-Present – Children’s Home Society Board of Directors | 2013 – Core Value Award Winner
Derek Carpenter
VP of Strategic Partnerships
What’s Most Important:
My husband and dogs | To embrace and see the good in differences, and inspire others to do the same.
In One Word, I Am:
Charismatic
What Makes Me Tick:
Being challenged and challenging others, trying new things, being a leader, inspiring people to do their best, being creative, having fun.
Career:
4 years of marketing experience, as a front-line marketer | 4 years of marketing and sales experience within advertising agencies | 7 years of RPO operations experience
Achievements and Awards:
2011 – Core Value Winner | Board of Directors at the Mission House| 2011 – MBA
Dina DeMarco
VP of RPO Services
What’s Most Important:
Enjoying and appreciating the life I have.
In One Word, I Am:
Driven
Career:
4.5 years in Recruitment Process Outsourcing, 3 years of college admissions and recruiting
Achievements and Awards:
2015 – PPR Annual Core Value Award
Brianna Schumacher
Director of RPO Services