The story begins at a kitchen table where a young family charted a path built on service and grit. Christina Davenport, president of JMI Resource, turned that early spark into a company guided by a clear promise: empowering people one career at a time through personalized employment solutions. Values set the daily standard—humble, service oriented, determined and self driven—and they shape how people are treated.
Davenport navigated a demanding three year stretch with candor and resolve. From 2021 to 2023 the firm increased revenue by 20% while strengthening operations. A major account moved in a new direction, yet she kept relationships intact and later welcomed them back stronger. During that season an opportunity emerged to acquire 5-Star Staffing Solutions. After counsel from trusted advisors she completed the purchase, then delivered a 22% revenue lift. She also built a leadership team and implemented EOS to sharpen execution and expand capacity.
The future of work inside the company feels practical and bold. Davenport and an EOS implementor mapped one-year, three-year and 10-year targets that tie learning to outcomes. The organization invests in upskilling through multiple platforms including resources supported by local, state and federal partners. The aim is opportunity at scale for employees and talent across the communities JMI Resource serves. The company’s goal is to impact one million lives over the next decade.
To keep personal energy high, Davenport leans on steady habits—quiet mornings and exercise—and a commitment to lifelong learning. Books about leaders from past eras provide timeless principles. National cohorts such as SBA THRIVE, WeIGNITE by WBENC and the Latina Growth Acceleration program pushed her to think bigger, structure goals and build systems that last a century. A Titan 100 Honoree, Davenport shares enthusiasm by teaching what she learns and asking the question that centers her team during trials: How do you thrive through challenges and keep a smile on your face?
Her entrepreneurial chapter includes a remarkable test. Early success required full time focus after a career at UPS, then a sudden accident left her husband with significant injuries. While caring for him and leading essential placements through a pandemic, she trained and completed the virtual Marine Corps Marathon on October 31, 2020. The organization saw determination in motion. Her guiding principle remains constant from that period forward—stay true to yourself rather than to what others think you should be, and the path will open.
Accomplishments reflect purpose more than polish. Davenport closed the acquisition many doubted, expanded services and advanced through SBA Thrive, WeIGNITE and the USHCC Latina Growth Acceleration program. She was selected to the executive committee of the Captive Resources group for Industrial Staffing Ltd., a peer network of 85 firms. Church service and committee work extend impact beyond business. Pride flows from clients served, people developed and relationships restored, including the account that returned stronger. The destination remains steady—build a company that values others above self and moves mountains together with purpose and heart.
