Mark K. Wong, Esq.
After graduating from Harvard and obtaining his JD from Northwestern, Mark went on to pass the California Bar Exam and spent the next 8 years in the apparel industry. Realizing his need for a change, Mark began his recruiting career in 2004. Mark's clients know him for providing frank advice, while his candidates enjoy his enthusiasm combined with a very personal touch.
Myrna Nejat
As a former Director of Business Development, Myrna is used to bringing businesses and employees to the next level. Her understanding of organizational hierarchy and workflow help her to partner with companies and job seekers to identify the right fit. Myrna's insight, passion and integrity drive her to build effective and lasting relationships.
Jordan Rao
Prior to joining DHA, Jordan worked in the financial services and real estate industries. He earned his Bachelors in Business Administration from SUNY University at Buffalo and an MBA from Hofstra University. Jordan works closely with his candidates to help them identify and find their next ideal career opportunity.
David Shotland
Any of the clients or candidates who have worked with Dave during his 25 years of recruiting can tell you that Dave is responsive, thorough and direct. In addition to his passion and professionalism, Dave brings a broad industry knowledge base and diverse functional recruiting experience to every search. With Dave, high quality service comes standard.
Paul Costa, CPC
In 2006, Paul founded Direct Hire Associates, LLC with the vision of bringing the personal relationship back to recruiting. His passion for excellence in business along with the belief that people should be happy in their professional lives helps drive the firm's culture of constant improvement.
Jason Wickremaratne
With over half of his 8+ years of recruiting experience in the UK, Jason gives his clients and candidates a level of service beyond their expectations. He is known for exceptional follow through and the pride he takes in his work is exceeded only by the positive energy and joy he exhibits while consistently performing at the highest level.
Directions
We are located at 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1111, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 just east of Sepulveda Blvd., next door to the City National Bank Building. We do not validate for parking which is $5.40 per hour (Valet, cash only) as you drive under the cement archway (drive down the single lane driveway between the large hedge on right and the gold railing on the left), or you can find street parking on Ventura or behind the building on Dickens.
Off the 405 North: Exit Ventura Blvd., make an immediate left onto Sepulveda Blvd., carefully merging into the right hand lane. Make a right onto Ventura Blvd. and then a right into the first driveway, far left side.
Off the 405 South: Exit Valley Vista/Sepulveda Blvd. (caution getting over to the right as you cross the merging 2 lanes of traffic on 405). Make an immediate left and another quick left onto Sepulveda Blvd. Continue less than a ½ mile to Ventura Blvd. where you will make a right and then turn right into the first driveway, far left side.
Off the 101 West: Exit Sepulveda Blvd. (just before the 405) and turn left, then turn left onto Ventura Blvd. from the outside left turn lane and right into your first driveway, far left side.
Off the 101 East: Merge onto the 405 south, exit Ventura Blvd. and turn left. Merge into the right hand lane and after crossing Sepulveda Blvd., turn right into the first driveway, far left side.


