Jake Irla was born and raised in Chesterfield, Michigan. He attended Oakland University located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he graduated with a degree in Communication. Before joining the Purple Squirrel team, Jake served as an intern for a publicly traded company in Downtown Detroit, where he was a part of a Client Relations team. This opportunity helped him further strengthen his communication skills and grow his passion for connecting with clients. Jake used his own network to join the Purple Squirrel Advisors and is thrilled to be a member of the team.

Some of Jakes passions include spending time with friends and family, cinema and all things sports related. Jake loves connecting with people and has found that the recruiting industry is an excellent avenue to do so.