Fit-Plus™

Why Merle Owens Works For You

Vast Experience, Singular Focus, Fit-Plus™

Jesse Owens,
Principal

Merle Owens was built with leaders who have gained the experience of large, national search firms – and applied it to meet a vast range of requirements, large and small. We’re a dominant source for midlevel companies with little or no HR staff – but who identify quality people as a top priority. To many of our clients, we’re an affordable alternative to mega-national staffing firms whose priorities cannot fully comprehend your individual, specific needs. And we realize they are all different within growing companies in a fast-moving world.

That’s why the key to our success is to look far beyond the experience and qualifications of a candidate – to look into the culture and personality of your company, your organization… Remember… Merle Owens seeks a powerful fit, which is more than a good match. We call it a Fit-Plus. And it requires a keen grasp of the culture and personality of your company. These are special requirements for management and support staff met by a specialized search firm: Merle Owens & Associates.

Bio

Jesse W. Owens joined Merle W. Owens & Associates in May 1995 after 19 years in residential construction sales and marketing. Owens has held sales management positions with nationally known builders, Centex Homes/Fox and Jacobs, Nash Phillips/Copus Homebuilders, Ashton Woods Homes, and Sovereign Homes Corp. (an affiliate of RCS Investments). During his career, Mr. Owens received numerous national and local awards and professional recognition for his contributions in target marketing and merchandising, as well as his innovative, motivational approach to sales management. 

Since joining Merle W. Owens & Associates, Owens has completed over 240 search assignments in banking and financial services, distribution/ supply chain, manufacturing, advertising, sales and marketing, broadcast/print media, multi-unit retail, hi-tech and others. 

He is past president/chairman of the Cowtown Executives Association, past chairman of Martin United Methodist Church Council, and past member Board of Directors of the Sales & Marketing Council Home & Apartment Builders Metropolitan Dallas. He is also a former board member of the Fort Worth Human Resource Management Association and member of the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association, Red Raider Club, Texas Tech Rawls College of Business Alumni Association, and TCU Neely School of Business Fellows Mentor. 

Owens received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas Tech University.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

“We’ve relied on Jesse’s expertise for over 15 years now. If there’s ever an issue and we need to change course, they make it right.
Mark WaltonThe Walton Group, CPA’s FW
“At AmbaFlex, our firm selection was based on their reputation, trust, and confidence that we would receive great results – Jesse’s experience and professionalism is what separates Merle Owens and Associates Executive Search from other search firms.”
Phil MillerPresident, AmbaFlex Inc.
“I have known Merle for the last 10 years. He is of the highest character and integrity. He is someone whom you can totally trust.”
Dr. Gary R. Cook President, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX
“Jesse gave us personal attention and took time to understand our unique needs in excruciating detail. They delivered, continued to follow up... They run their business with tremendous integrity and a clear commitment to their clients.”
Paayal Majahan Director of Human Resources, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
I have worked with Merle Owens and have known Jesse Owens for several years. They both operate from the highest standards of integrity and can be trusted to offer sound judgment in any circumstances, even if it means passing up a fee. They treat clients and their candidates with respect and integrity.”
Reece Pettigrew Chief Financial Officer, Jagee Holdings, Fort Worth, TX
"We are very pleased with the work Jesse Owens has done and could not be happier with the professionalism, expertise and service he continues to provide us. We are elated to give Merle Owens and Associates our highest recommendation and I consider them a partner in helping us staff the ATA team."
Tony J. ComparinManaging Partner, Alliance Tax Advisors
"Why do I use Jesse Owens and Precise Staffing for our recruiting needs? Because Jesse makes sure he understands the technical skills required for each position and he took the time to learn about our company culture..."
Michelle WeberExecutive Vice President, Zena Land Development LP
"Jesse has been not only a business associate, but someone I look to for advice and counsel as a mentor. His organization is thorough in their research, provide detailed portfolios on carefully selected candidates while constantly striving to provide top notch customer service."
Leslie ScottDirector Human Resources, N.American Operations Mother Parker’s Tea and Coffee
"Jesse was hired by my company to fill my position and he was wonderful! He worked well with the President of the company, and he worked diligently with me, the job seeker. I love my job, and I have Jesse to thank for helping me to find it! If you need an executive recruiter to fill a position for your company, or if you are an executive looking for that perfect position, then give Jesse an opportunity. You will be glad that you did."
Tammy L. ThompsonManager of Payroll, PeaceHealth Vancouver, Washington
"Jesse is a man of integrity. He interviews the candidate and gives you a concise write-up of the interview. He recommends only the top applicants for the job."
Tom NelsonCFO, Petro-Hunt LLC -
"When it comes to finding key people for your organization, Jesse is your man. I have had the pleasure of working with Jesse over the past 3 years and would highly recommend Merle Owens and Associates. Jesse is very competent in the professional search arena, and understands what it means to be a business partner. When you meet Jesse, you will feel his passion about helping people, and know that he will be a great asset for your team."
Bruce W. Waller, CRP, PHR, SHRM-CPVP, Corporate Relocation Armstrong Relocation and Companies

Established in 1993, Merle Owens brings a vast experience and understanding to your specific challenge: finding the perfect placement. Let us help you.

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What makes the difference between a satisfactory match and an excellent fit? While a good search firm should be able to align requirements to an individual’s qualifications, Merle Owens goes much farther. We explore the cultural distinctions of your organization – the personality of your company – and look for individuals who share the same attributes. They can quickly become part of the family:  Hard-working, capable, and fully able to meet expectations of the position…but also imparting the same values and readily fitting in. Our clients have used the word “uncanny” in our ability to secure a powerful fit. We call it the Fit-Plus. 

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