James E. Ticer has thirty-eight years operating experience in the professional recruitment of real estate development, asset management and capital market professionals; as well as the organizational development of new and existing companies. He is one of the most senior search consultants in the United States and Western Europe, serving the global community in the areas of commercial, retail, mixed use and residential development. After completing studies in behavioral psychology and economics at the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1978, he quickly established himself as an adept search consultant; then served as Corporate Recruiter for a 900 employee commercial and residential development group with projects throughout the Midwestern US. He later served in a senior capacity at a Houston based national search firm and Partner at a Southwestern US based executive search group, specializing exclusively in real estate construction and development. In 1990 Everett James was established as an outgrowth of the partnership.Everett James was formed in response to the clear need for knowledgeable real estate development, construction and capital markets specific search. Everett James is a specialized firm, sensitive to the unique needs of it's clients. Mr. Ticer personally oversees the research and operations of Everett James, with offices in Honolulu and Palm Beach and a research group in Albuquerque, his goal is to further the success of his clients by recruiting professionals that are the most qualified, who match with the organizational structure and optimum functionality of the group. Everett James also assists other international search firms with targeted research in order for them to better serve their clients. Everett James’ extensive database of contacts and decades of experience, as well as proprietary search software, enable Everett James to present clients with the most qualified talent in the marketplace at a uniquely unmatched pace.