– Meet Our TeamJDResources

Carl Parnell

Lead Recruiter

Introducing Carl Parnell, Lead Recruiter

Carl joined JDResources in March 2023 after a successful career as a Human Resources professional, gaining experience with two global organizations as well as a contract brewery in the United States. Carl holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Memphis. Upon graduating, Carl held leadership roles in the accounting departments with local as well as global companies. It was at American President Lines where Carl became a Regional Learning and Development Manager. During this time, Carl experienced a diverse variety of people and cultures as he traveled throughout North America and abroad. This knowledge and experience propelled him into Human Resources Leadership at Pacer International. In this role Carl continued to travel throughout the US, Mexico, and Canada, which allowed him to make numerous professional contacts in the transportation and logistics fields. Upon leaving Pacer, Carl joined the global mobility company Cartus, where he was an HR Manager. Carl again was responsible for many offices throughout the US, eventually assisting internal clients in Japan and Brazil as well. While at Blues City Brewery, a contract producer with four locations in the US, he was the Human Resources Manager, eventually becoming the Learning and Development Manager. While there, Carl made numerous business contacts in the manufacturing and food processing industries.

Carl is married to Debbie, and their family includes two sons, a lovely daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren.

Erin Scharf

Technical Recruiter

Erin joined JDResources in June of 2024. Coming from technical recruiting as an internal recruiter; candidate experience and the satisfaction of clients are at the front of her mind! The most important part of the job? Connecting top talent with transformative opportunities! She is excited to join JDR and grow alongside it as it continues to make a meaningful impact in peoples’ lives.

Erin lives on a farm in Eastern Washington with her partner, two girls, and an ever-growing collection of animals!

Heather Adair

Director of Permanent Placement Services

Heather Adair is the Director of Permanent Placement Services for JDResources, a division of Sirius Staffing, and brings more than 20 years of leadership, sales, and relationship management experience. Over the course of her career, Heather has fulfilled multiple roles including Regional Sales Director, Relationship Strategist, Account Manager, Advisor and Entrepreneur. Heather is passionate about the recruitment industry and providing innovative solutions to her clients. Her specialties are Contingency Direct Hire, Executive and Retained Search along with Outplacement services. She promotes diversity and inclusion in the workforce and the supply chain and has completed several courses on unconscious bias, fair and effective interviewing, and inclusive leadership. She is an advocate for the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council, and the National Veteran-Owned Business Association. Ms. Adair is an active member of Manufacture Alabama and serves on their Human Resources and Workforce Development Committee. Additionally, she is an active volunteer and community fundraiser, serving on multiple boards and committees for organizations that support art, science, health, and education.

Heather is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration. She and her husband, Tony, enjoy traveling, concerts, and spending time with their Golden Retriever and Golden Doodles.

Jill Herrin

CEO

Jill Herrin is a Top 40 LinkedIn recruiter and Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) with over 15,000 direct connections. She is an executive search and placement professional with over thirty-five years of successful recruiting and consulting background, along with thirty years of business ownership. Jill is the founder and CEO of JDResources, Inc.(JDR). Originally from London, England, Jill became a citizen of the US in 1995 and brings the best of both cultures together.

Kimberly Morales

Recruiter

Kimberly is excited to join the JDR team. She has committed her education and career to supporting the people around her in reaching their full potential. She brings excellent problem-solving skills, unlimited patience and genuine excitement to her work. Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology at Arizona State University with a strong emphasis on mathematics and statistics. Her early career was focused on human resources, maintaining employee records and processing payroll for a national leader in pest control. Once she became a mother, Kimberly shifted her focus to volunteer bookkeeping and treasurer duties for organizations supporting her local school district’s music, educational and community outreach programs. She also supported her local schools as a substitute teacher, teaching grades pre-K through adult special education. Her favorite teaching assignments have been in special education and Math for grades 7 and 8. She is proudly bold enough to admit that middle school math might be the most fun to teach.

Outside of work, Kimberly is a mother of three, ranging in age from nine to eighteen. She enjoys live music, beach days, cat snuggles and running with her dogs.

Nicole Johnson

Senior Technical Recruiter and New Media Producer

Nicole has been with JDR since 2003, starting out at the front desk as an Administrative Assistant and eventually working her way up to Technical Recruiter. With JDR, she has found a home and a career. Since becoming a Recruiter, Nicole describes her job as very challenging, exciting and rewarding. She feels lucky to work with so many amazing mentors and provide exceptional career opportunities to her candidates. Outside of work, she has a 2 beautiful little boy who makes her life wonderful every day!