
Julia E. Williams
CEO, Recruitment Specialist |

Winston T. Hooker
Vice President & Managing Partner, Oncology Recruitment Specialist |
Julia E. Williams
President & Managing Partner, Recruitment Specialist Julia Williams' key talents are focused on developing and maintaining professional relationships with hospital administration from the C-level to the manager level. Her unique experience affords her the rare ability to fully comprehend the complex reporting structures of varied hospital settings and service lines resulting in timely introductions of appropriately experienced candidates. Due to her proven and sustained success specializing in healthcare executive search and positions within the oncology service line, she is often sought out by both her clients and the candidates she represents for consultation regarding current industry trends, her proven methods of professional recruitment, and employee retention.
Julia has been fortunate to be able to work with some of the most advanced cancer programs in the nation, and has experience working on the following positions: Multi System/Corporate Oncology Service Line Director, VP of Oncology Services, Oncology Service Line Director, Cancer Center Administrator/Director, Clinical Oncology Director/ Manager, Clinical Med/Surg Director/Manager, Radiation Oncology Director/Manager, Bone Marrow Transplant Director/Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistants, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Research Director/Manager/Coordinator, Patient Navigator, Stem Cell Manager/Coordinator, Neurosciences Service Line Director, Radiology Director, and Vice Presidents of Operations.
Julia is now the President and Managing Partner for JW Friday, Hooker & Associates; however Julia continues to recruit on specific positions because of her passion for healthcare recruiting. Her background includes more than twelve years of healthcare recruitment experience that includes both contract and permanent placement.
Winston Hooker
One of this country’s most successful healthcare executive recruiters with particular expertise in the realm of oncology. With an already established successful background in healthcare executive recruitment he is able to quickly give his clients and candidates the outcomes they expect and need in today’s demanding job market. His professional relationships with hospital administration from the C-level down to the manager level afford him the rare ability to fully comprehend the complex reporting structures of varied hospital settings and service lines resulting in timely introductions of appropriately experienced candidates with his highly valued clients.
Winston has been fortunate to be able to work with some of the most advanced cancer programs in the nation, and has experience working on the following positions: Multi System/Corporate Oncology Service Line Director, VP of Oncology Services, Oncology Service Line Director, Cancer Center Administrator/Director, Clinical Oncology Director/ Manager, Clinical Med/Surg Director/Manager, Radiation Oncology Director/Manager, Bone Marrow Transplant Director/Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistants, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Research Director/Manager/Coordinator, Patient Navigator, Stem Cell Manager/Coordinator, Neurosciences Service Line Director, Radiology Director, and Vice Presidents of Operations.
Winston is Vice President & Managing Partner at JW Friday, Hooker & Associates. His background includes eight years in oncology/pharmacy recruitment. Winston currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management from Saint Louis University.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• “Winston was great to work with as an oncology professional recruiter. I had a wonderful experience with his services and his firm and highly recommend him for anyone looking for an executive oncology position.” Joy S. – Oncology Executive at a large academic health system |
• “Winston Hooker and his associates did an outstanding job for us when we needed key leadership positions filled within our Radiation Oncology areas - tough areas indeed to fill. Not only did they find the right candidates from a skill perspective, but from a cultural fit as well - not an easy task!” David S. – Human Resources Manager at a large academic health system |
• “Winston is one of the most knowledgeable oncology recruiters I have had the pleasure to work with. He and his partners are extremely professional and diligent in their efforts to provide only the most competent, qualified candidates.” Anne S. – Oncology Executive at a large academic health system |