Len Daniels, who began a recruitment career at Jerry Fields Assocs. in the late 1960s, died June 7. He was 80.
In 1970, Daniels launched Placement Assocs., which specialized in PR recruitment for both agency and corporate clients.
Placement Assocs. closed in 2000.
Daniels had residences in his hometown of Hudson (NY) and New Smyrna Beach (FL).
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