We are Here to Help When:

• You need to hire someone, but don’t have time to get involved with every aspect of the recruiting process
• You are uncertain about employment regulations that could impact your business and hiring efforts
• You recently downsized and no longer have internal Human Resources support—but the work is still there
• The person who handles the Human Resources function in your organization also handles a variety of other important responsibilities and needs occasional HR project assistance
• Your time is better utilized on other key aspects of your business- marketing, selling, customer service, production



Company History

TJ & Associates, Inc. was founded by Tony Johnson in 2001. From the beginning, our company mission focused on building long-term relationships through Client satisfaction and community involvement. This original Client-centered mission continues to make TJ & Associates successful today.

Tracy Peterkin joined the company in 2003. With an employment background in Human Resource Management and Recruiting, she broadened the spectrum of HR service offerings for our Clients.

In April, 2009 Tracy was promoted to Operations and Human Resource Manager with TJ & Associates and in July, 2010 she became Company President and Owner. “I am proud to provide value-added HR and recruiting services to businesses as a trusted member of their external professional team.”

Since the beginning, we have been serving Southwest Washington, the greater Portland area—and beyond. TJ & Associates has a strong history of working collaboratively with many outstanding organizations to create positive results and long-term relationships.

To learn more about TJ & Associates please download our informative PDF brochure.

Professional Profile

Tracy Peterkin is the President and Owner of TJ & Associates. She brings over 20 years of Human Resource Management experience in manufacturing and consulting organizations. Tracy graduated from Purdue University in 1986 with a degree in Organizational Leadership/Supervision.

Prior to joining TJ & Associates in 2003 as an HR Consultant, she worked for The Quaker Oats Company and Solvay Chemicals (formerly Solvay Interox).

Tracy has been certified through the Human Resource Certification Institute as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2003. Areas of strength include HR consulting, recruiting, training and employee relations. Tracy is active in the SW WA Human Resource Management Association (SWHRMA), the Vancouver Professional Network and the La Center Music Association.

To learn more about Tracy please download our informative PDF brochure