Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Performance Personnel
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Ryan Thorpe, President and Chief Executive Officer at Performance Personnel, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in human resources.
With many years of experience in the staffing and human resources industry, Mr. Thorpe embarked upon his professional path with undergraduate coursework at Metropolitan State University of Denver and Fort Lewis College, where he developed a solid foundation in business principles and organizational management. He subsequently refined his skill set through an Emergency Medical Technicians training program. Furthermore, Mr. Thorpe developed a global perspective that has informed his approach to business and leadership through his years of education at the American School of London.
Mr. Thorpe has found success through a series of impactful roles that reflect his exceptional talent acquisition abilities and deep understanding of individuals’ needs and aspirations. Since 2019, he has excelled as the president and chief executive officer of Performance Personnel Partners, a prominent staffing agency based in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. In this position, he has implemented staffing practices grounded in industrial and organizational psychology and data science, which allows him to optimize outcomes for both employees and employers. Mr. Thorpe’s responsibilities additionally include conducting predictive validity screening to guarantee effective candidate selection.
Mr. Thorpe’s leadership at Performance Personnel Partners has been recognized with numerous awards within the staffing industry, underscoring the company’s significant positive influence on communities. He views these accolades as a notable achievement, recognizing their wide-reaching impact in aiding individuals and organizations. The company’s mission to cultivate healthier and more productive workplaces resonates deeply with Mr. Thorpe’s personal aspirations. He is committed to fostering a harmonious balance between employee-centric and employer-centered approaches, advocating for exemplary treatment of employees while ensuring employers receive substantial contributions from their valuable workforce.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Thorpe served as the vice president of admissions at Freedom Healthcare, where he honed his skills in leadership and strategic planning. His career has consistently been rooted in the service industry, reflecting his enduring passion for helping individuals and organizations thrive. Mr. Thorpe’s exceptional talent acquisition abilities have motivated him to prioritize initiatives that provide tangible benefits to others.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Mr. Thorpe is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the American Staffing Association. These memberships reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development, as well as his dedication to advancing the staffing industry.
Mr. Thorpe attributes much of his success to the significant mentors who have provided valuable guidance and direction throughout his life. His father, an AT&T executive, and his grandfather, Gordon Thorpe, who played a key role in the launch of a space shuttle, have been incredibly influential figures throughout his life. Additionally, his maternal great-grandfather, Wilfred Peterson, a celebrated poet, has inspired Mr. Thorpe’s commitment to meaningful work.
Renowned among his peers for his relentless determination and his resilient mindset, Mr. Thorpe intends to continue leveraging best practices from industrial and organizational psychology alongside data-science-backed algorithms to enhance staffing processes across various industries in the coming years. He also plans to establish a nonprofit organization offering a free program that teaches basic computer skills, further extending his commitment to service and community impact. Through his exceptional leadership at Performance Personnel Partners and his broader contributions to the staffing industry, Mr. Thorpe hopes to cement his legacy through a lasting positive impact on countless individuals and organizations.
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