Listen first
Understanding goals before recommending a path forward.
A Purpose Born from Personal Experience
At JaxsonRiley, we believe leadership carries a responsibility to help others succeed and contribute to the communities we serve. Founded by Ed Daugherty, our talent acquisition firm brings that conviction to every relationship, with a commitment to integrity, thoughtful service, and excellence in our work.
JaxsonRiley takes its name from Jaxson, Ed’s first dog and a companion whose impact stayed with him, and Riley, his beloved daughter.
Riley was outgoing, loving, and full of spirit. After her death in October 2023, her loss inspired a lasting commitment to raise awareness of window safety and help protect other children.
Through organ and cornea donation, Riley saved lives and gave others the gift of sight. Her legacy reminds us how profoundly one life can touch others.
Strong leadership begins with listening, earns trust through honesty, and demonstrates accountability through action. These values guide how we work with clients, support candidates, and build relationships within our community.
Behind every search are people placing their trust in us: organizations choosing their future leaders and professionals considering their next chapter. We honor that trust with understanding, sound judgment, care, and precision.
Understanding goals before recommending a path forward.
Honest guidance and accountability in every relationship.
Thoughtful service delivered with care and precision.
Serving our community is central to the company we are building. Honoring Riley’s memory means carrying forward her legacy of giving, advocating for children’s safety, and seeking meaningful ways to support others.
As JaxsonRiley grows, our responsibility remains clear: to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and build lasting value for our clients, candidates, and community.

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertake laborius physical exercise except to obtain some advantage from it.
Must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and account.
Must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and account.

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertake laborius physical exercise except to obtain some advantage from it.

JaxsonRiley takes its name from two profound influences in Ed’s life: Jaxson, his first dog and a companion whose impact stayed with him, and Riley Jean, his beloved daughter.
Riley was outgoing, loving, and full of spirit. She brought joy to those around her and shared a special bond with her sister, Charlee. In October 2023, Riley died at just three years old following a fall from a window. Her loss inspired a lasting commitment from Ed and his family to raise awareness of window safety and help protect other children.
Through organ and cornea donation, Riley saved lives and gave others the gift of sight. Her legacy continues to inspire our commitment to service and reminds us how profoundly one life can touch others.
Obligations of business it will frequently occur that pleasures have to be repudiated & annoyances accepted the wise man therefore always hold in these matters to this principle of selection.
Our Champ
Our Champ
Our Champ
We believe strong leadership begins with listening, earns trust through honesty, and demonstrates accountability through action. These values guide how we work with clients, support candidates, and build relationships within our community. Behind every search are people placing their trust in us: organizations choosing their future leaders and professionals considering their next chapter. We honor that trust by understanding their goals, exercising sound judgment, and following through with care and precision. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the attention we give each relationship and the standards we hold ourselves to every day.





We believe strong leadership begins with listening, earns trust through honesty, and demonstrates accountability through action. These values guide how we work with clients, support candidates, and build relationships within our community. Behind every search are people placing their trust in us: organizations choosing their future leaders and professionals considering their next chapter. We honor that trust by understanding their goals, exercising sound judgment, and following through with care and precision. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the attention we give each relationship and the standards we hold ourselves to every day.
Serving our community is central to the company we are building. Honoring Riley’s memory means carrying forward her legacy of giving, advocating for children’s safety, and seeking meaningful ways to support others. As JaxsonRiley grows, our responsibility remains clear: to lead with integrity, serve with compassion, and build lasting value for our clients, candidates, and community.