Meet Jim Peros
Jim Peros – President
Jim Peros brings over 13 years of experience as a staffing and hiring consulting business owner.  His career began in the broader staffing industry, but his path took a purposeful turn after years of working closely with both public and private school systems. It became clear to Jim that there was a significant gap in the market—a need for personalized, responsive staffing solutions that prioritize people over numbers.
Jim’s insight into school district operations runs deep. As a former member of the Bond and Mill Levy Committee for Douglas County School District (DCSD), and through seven years of work as a school district benefits consultant, he developed a strong understanding of school district budgets, human resources, and the unique challenges administrators face. This hands-on experience positioned him to create a staffing company that not only meets the technical needs of school districts but also supports their broader mission: delivering high-quality education to every student.
Education is more than a business for Jim—it’s a personal passion. Having served on the Foundation for Douglas County Schools and the Board of Directors for Colorado Uplift, he’s seen firsthand how access to quality education can transform lives and create generational change. His commitment is further driven by his own experience overcoming learning challenges, and by the stories of family and close friends whose children
are thriving in special education programs. He’s listened, learned, and witnessed the emotional impact these services have had on families—often marked by tears of gratitude and relief. These experiences fuel Jim’s mission: to support school districts in finding the right special education professionals who not only fill roles, but truly make a difference.
Andy Klein
Co-Founder
Andy Klein is co-founder of Nikao Talent Solutions. Andy has been actively involved in real estate acquisitions and management since 1990, preparing him to successfully launch Westside in 1998. Prior to founding Westside, Andy specialized in real estate acquisitions for Credit Suisse First Boston (formerly Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation) in the DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners Group. Andy graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Business Administration. Andy currently serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver.
Elizabeth PerosÂ
Co-Founder
Elizabeth Peros is co-founder of Nikao Talent Solutions.Â
Elizabeth earned her law degree from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Colorado.
She currently serves as board chair of the University of Colorado’s Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center and previously served on the board of the Denver Health Foundation for over 10 years.