Jennifer Lynn Dean is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose career has been defined by innovation, integrity, and service. As the President and Founder of Dean’s Professional Services (DPS), she has built one of the most respected staffing and professional services firms in the nation, providing customized workforce solutions across healthcare, hospitality, and professional industries.
Under Jennifer’s leadership, DPS has grown from a regional staffing provider into a nationally recognized firm, trusted by some of the largest healthcare systems, diagnostic laboratories, and corporations in the U.S. The company is known for its unique service model that places people first—delivering client-centered solutions while providing meaningful career opportunities for thousands of professionals each year.
In 2025, Dean’s Professional Services earned significant recognition for its impact and growth. The Houston Business Journal’s Book of Lists ranked DPS across multiple categories:
· #7 Largest Temporary Staffing Firm in Houston
· #17 Largest Direct Hire Staffing Firm in Houston
· #54 Largest Family-Owned Business in Houston
· #2 Largest Black-Owned Business in Houston
Additionally, DPS was named one of the 2025 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, continuing a streak of national and local recognition for its culture, innovation, and excellence.
These achievements build on a strong history of accolades. In 2024, DPS was honored with the Best Family-Owned Business Award – Large Business by the Houston Business Journal and ranked among Houston’s top minority-owned, women-owned, and direct hire staffing firms. Since 1999, DPS has been featured on the Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 list, and since 2016, the company has consistently been recognized as one of Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, as well as nationally since 2020.
Beyond her role at DPS, Jennifer is a sought-after speaker, life coach, and trainer. She leads Outspoken, her professional development and training company specializing in customer service, leadership, and workforce excellence. Each year, she delivers over 60 keynotes, workshops, and coaching sessions to audiences nationwide.
Jennifer is also a published author, with works that inspire both personal and professional growth:
· Energy Drink for the Soul: The 2nd Sip – Her latest release, a powerful guide to unlocking inner strength through Passion, Purpose, and Peace. It provides a practical blueprint for breaking through barriers and stepping into one’s full potential.
· An Energy Drink for the Soul: The First Sip – A motivational book designed to inspire readers to unlock their potential and live with renewed focus.
· An Energy Drink for the Soul: Just a Taste – A 30-day guided journal created to encourage self-reflection and positive change.
Jennifer’s impact extends deeply into the community. She serves on the boards of Child Advocates and the Better Business Bureau (Houston) and has been recognized with the Women Who Mean Business Award by the Houston Business Journal and the Greater Houston YMCA Minority Achievement Award. Her work and that of DPS have been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal and celebrated nationally as part of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For program.
With nearly three decades of leadership, Jennifer Lynn Dean has transformed Dean’s Professional Services into more than a staffing firm—it is a platform for career growth, client success, and community impact. Her commitment to excellence, service, and people-first leadership continues to shape the future of work and inspire others to lead with vision and purpose.
