Jim Thorsten Promoted to Vice President of Sales - Traditional Staffing at firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search

firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search announced today that Jim Thorsten will serve as Vice President of Sales in the Traditional Staffing division. Jim has a long history with firstPRO and understands the process of reaching and keeping customers. He puts the needs of the prospect or client at the forefront, and this makes him an invaluable consultant for his clients.

Prior to joining firstPRO, Thorsten worked for Westvaco Corporation in their Sales and Marketing Group. He began at firstPRO in 1988 where he served as a Branch Manager. In this new position, he will supervise the day-to-day operations of the department and work with employers to build and manage an effective and profitable workforce. “I am particularly looking forward to working with client partners to explore ways to improve workforce utilization management,” Thorsten says. “This is a challenging time for businesses and workers alike, but I believe those that are willing to make appropriate change will prosper.”

A 1983 graduate of Georgia Tech, Thorsten is a member of The Georgia Tech Letterman’s Club. He is also on the Executive Board of Partnership Gwinnett, and serves on The Manufacturing and Logistics Council of Gwinnett County. Thorsten lives in Dunwoody with his wife, Selden and is the proud parent of daughter Sidney, a first year student at the University of Virginia.