AJ Mahmoud is a decorated U.S. Army veteran and entrepreneur in the recruitment space, serving as the founder and leader of multiple high-performing search and staffing firms. He is the Founder & CEO of Scott Humphrey Corporation, a national recruitment firm specializing in construction and energy talent; the Co-Founder of MHW Search, an executive search firm dedicated to the real estate sector; and the Co-Founder of General Staffing, a nearshore staffing firm connecting U.S. companies with elite Latin American professionals. Most recently, AJ led the acquisition of Partners Legal Search, a 30-year executive search firm focused exclusively on placing partner-level attorneys with leading law firms nationwide.

Across these ventures, AJ has built a reputation for entrepreneurial vision, operational discipline, and a commitment to delivering measurable results. Collectively, his firms generate revenues exceeding $10 million annually, employ more than 40 professionals, and place over 400 candidates each year across construction, energy, real estate, legal, and professional services.

As a veteran, AJ applies a mission-driven approach to business: blending resilience and structure with a “human-first” leadership philosophy. He is known for balancing metrics and outcomes with authenticity and care for people—building firms that scale sustainably while honoring the individuals behind them.

Contact AJ at 346-327-8724 or via email at aj@scotthumphrey.com

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