Built on Relationships. Driven by People.

At Prax Agency, we believe great recruiting starts with genuine connections. We take the time to understand the people behind the positions, the companies behind the opportunities, and the goals that bring them together.

With a focus on commercial real estate, construction, MEP, MRO, and the skilled trades, we bring a personalized, relationship-driven approach to recruiting. Our mission is simple: connect exceptional people with opportunities where they can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Meet the Founders

Two Perspectives. One Shared Vision.

Portrait of Alix Spratley

Alix Spratley

Co-Founder

Houston, Texas

Alix has built her career around relationships. She spent nearly three years as a Commercial Account Manager at Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, working in commercial restoration and reconstruction. In Houston, she founded Girls Who Golf, a professional network that connects women across commercial real estate and related industries.

Business Development, Industry Relationships, Strategic Growth

  • Founder of Girls Who Golf, now four events in and adding a Houston residential development chapter
  • Founding Council member, Building Engineer Network Houston
  • Nearly three years in commercial accounts at Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT
  • Outside sales experience at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

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Portrait of Jessica Walker

Jessica Walker

Co-Founder

Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas

Jessica is people first, business minded, and a little relentless. She brings more than 15 years across sales, recruiting, and team leadership. As a National Recruiter at Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, she hired across 35+ locations for sales, construction, operations, finance, and leadership roles. Before that, she was a Recruiting Manager at Robert Half.

Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Career Connections

  • 45 permanent professional hires in the first nine months of 2026, and Employee of the Quarter for Q2
  • 42% reduction in average time to fill, and helped cut sales turnover by more than 50%
  • Earlier led a branch ranked #1 of 427 in its division at World Acceptance
  • OSHA 30-Hour certified

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The Pillars of Prax

Every search is built from the ground up, and it starts with people.

  1. Level 1

    People First

    We see the person behind every résumé and the people behind every business.

  2. Level 2

    Industry Expertise

    We understand the industries we serve and the talent that moves them forward.

  3. Level 3

    Meaningful Connections

    We create introductions built on compatibility, shared goals, and long-term potential.

  4. Level 4

    Personalized Approach

    No one-size-fits-all recruiting. Every search is guided by the unique needs of our clients and candidates.

  5. Level 5

    Integrity Always

    We lead with transparency, honest communication, and respect for every relationship.

  6. Level 6

    Growth Together

    We’re invested in more than filling positions. We’re helping businesses and careers move forward.

Common questions

What does Prax Agency do?

Prax Agency is a boutique recruiting agency specialized in commercial real estate, construction, MEP, MRO, and the skilled trades. It helps businesses identify and connect with qualified professionals, and connects professionals with opportunities that fit their experience and goals.

Which industries does Prax Agency recruit for?

Commercial real estate, construction, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), and the skilled trades, along with development, property management, disaster restoration, industrial, and business development.

Where does Prax recruit?

Wherever our employer clients are hiring. Before Prax, Jessica built teams in markets from Boston to Los Angeles.

Does Prax work with trade schools?

Yes. Prax is a no-cost placement partner for trade schools, paid only by the employers who hire.

Who founded Prax Agency?

Alix Spratley and Jessica Walker founded Prax Agency in 2026. Alix is based in Houston and focuses on business development and industry relationships. Jessica is based in Dallas-Fort Worth and focuses on recruiting and talent acquisition. The registered business name is Prax LLC.

How does a search work for employers?

Prax starts by learning the business and the people behind the position, then shapes a search around what the company actually needs. It introduces people based on compatibility, shared goals, and long-term potential, and stays invested after the position is filled.

How does Prax Agency work with candidates?

Prax gets to know your experience and goals, looks for opportunities that fit where you want to go, and makes an introduction when there is a strong match. It keeps communication honest, whether or not a role turns out to be the one.

How do I contact Prax Agency?

Email connect@praxagency.com or send an inquiry through the contact page at praxagency.com/contact.

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