Doug Burris

Doug Burris is a professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, criminal justice reform, and probation services. He currently works as a Talent Acquisition Consultant focused on startup and growth stage companies, with a particular emphasis on Education Technology providers.31

Burris has a diverse background:

1. He served as the Director of the St. Louis County Jail, where he implemented significant reforms and introduced educational programs for inmates.4

2. Previously, he was the Chief Probation Officer for the federal court in the Eastern District of Missouri, where he developed innovative reentry programs that reduced recidivism rates.1

3. Burris has received multiple national awards, including the National Association of Probation Executives Award for Exceptional Leadership and the Director's Award for Outstanding Leadership.1

4. He has testified before the U.S. Senate on recidivism reduction strategies and has presented at the White House.1

5. Burris is also a partner at Covenant Consulting, where he leverages his 20+ years of Talent Acquisition experience.2

6. He serves as a mentor for Warrior Rising, an organization supporting veteran entrepreneurs.5

Burris holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma.1