Jake Stavrakas IT & Operations Manager - Executive Recruiter, Freight Forwarding

Jake is the IT & Operations Manager here at The Newell Group. Jake started as a Research and Marketing Intern in the spring of 2022 while pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. He collaborates with team members to produce graphics, videos, and blogs for the company page. Jake stayed onboard as a part-time employee while studying for a master’s degree in Informatics. After receiving his degree in May of 2024 he began full-time as the IT, Operations Training Manager at The Newell Group.

Jake was born and raised in Greenville SC and loves the upstate region. Some fun facts about Jake are that he is an avid traveler, he has been to Iceland, Greece, Japan, Belgium, England, and Germany. He enjoys anything pop culture such as movies, video games, and comic books. He enjoys socializing with friends, skateboarding, swimming, and spending time with family in his free time.