LaShondra Mercurius, BSMRD Committee Chair
LaShondra Mercurius is the President and Co-founder of JLM Strategic Talent Partners (JLM) and Co-founder of Career Excellence Academy (CEA). She has a background in finance, accounting, professional staffing and recruiting, having worked in the corporate arena for over 18 years. Her extensive experience in the staffing and recruiting industry has led to her role as a visionary leader who recognizes individual needs within the current Los Angeles County workforce climate.
Ms. Mercurius, alongside her partner and husband, Jayson Mercurius, left Corporate America in 2011 to launch their own strategic staffing and recruiting firm. JLM specializes in providing professional talent to the construction, infrastructure, and transportation industries. It was her vision to start a firm that focuses on people and community first, understanding that people are the world’s greatest asset, and she takes caring for their livelihoods very seriously.
Ms. Mercurius co-founded the Career Excellence Academy, a training and consulting firm that offers a complimentary 8-week seminar bridge class to individuals interested in launching professional careers in the construction, infrastructure, or transportation industries. CEA partners with LA Trade Tech College and industry subject matter experts from major prime contractors to teach the courses and network with students seeking job opportunities.
Ms. Mercurius, alongside her partner and husband, Jayson Mercurius, left Corporate America in 2011 to launch their own strategic staffing and recruiting firm. JLM specializes in providing professional talent to the construction, infrastructure, and transportation industries. It was her vision to start a firm that focuses on people and community first, understanding that people are the world’s greatest asset, and she takes caring for their livelihoods very seriously.
Ms. Mercurius co-founded the Career Excellence Academy, a training and consulting firm that offers a complimentary 8-week seminar bridge class to individuals interested in launching professional careers in the construction, infrastructure, or transportation industries. CEA partners with LA Trade Tech College and industry subject matter experts from major prime contractors to teach the courses and network with students seeking job opportunities.
