JAMES (JIM) MCKISSICK

Leadership Title
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Jim has served as director of human resources at DLO since 2000. Jim leads the human resources team in all employee relations matters from recruiting and hiring to benefits and training. Jim’s primary goal is to create and maintain a working environment that continues to attract the best employees in healthcare, understanding that happy employees result in satisfied clients and patients. Under Jim’s direction, DLO has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Oklahoma” for 14 years in a row by The Journal Record. Prior to DLO, Jim served as director of employee relations at Autoquip Corporation. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Christian University and has a son and a daughter.

As we usher in 2025, it presents a perfect opportunity to prioritize our well-being and set meaningful health goals.  The New Year often inspires us to rethink our health and wellness strategies, and with the right support, it can be easier than ever to achieve our aspirations.

As the holidays approached, Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO) set an ambitious target to provide over 4,000 meals to those in need throughout the state.  Partnering with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the DLO team mobilized to tackle food insecurity during this vital