Our Recent Placements

The leaders we place prove the quality of our work. Our industry experience and search expertise provide the insights needed to attract the right candidates. Below are a selection of our placements since January of 2021. In total, Kincannon & Reed has placed more than 600 leaders across the globe in recent years.

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CFO at CCI Prime Placed by K&R
Apr 30, 2026

CCI Prime has appointed Jamie Broad as Chief Financial Officer, bringing on a seasoned finance leader to support the company’s next phase of growth. Jamie brings deep experience across CPG and food manufacturing, with strengths in FP&A, accounting leadership, and private equity-backed environments. She combines strategic insight with hands-on execution,…

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RISE partners with K&R on Executive Director Search
Apr 23, 2026

As Released by RISE RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® announces the hiring of its next leader Scott Herndon, who joins as executive director. Herndon brings more than 14 years of experience in advocacy, policy, law, and coalition building to the specialty pesticide and fertilizer trade association. Most recently,…

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Kincannon & Reed Places Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Industries
Apr 22, 2026

Chad Huyser has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Industries, a leading manufacturer of livestock watering solutions and a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Huyser will lead the company’s continued evolution into a high-growth agricultural equipment and technology-enabled services platform through…

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CFO for Louisiana Sugar Placed by K&R
Feb 24, 2026

Louisiana Sugar Refining (LSR) recently welcomed Neil Jurkovic as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Neil brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across manufacturing, including consumer packaged goods and food, as well as industrial sectors. In his most recent role, he led all financial operations, including strategic…

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K&R Places Mariam Parker as Executive Director of Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
Jan 21, 2026

The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (CFBN) has appointed Mariam Parker as Executive Director, succeeding founding leader Alan Reed, who is retiring after nearly a decade of service. Founded in 2017, CFBN has grown into a regional network connecting hundreds of food and beverage companies across Chicagoland. Under Reed’s leadership,…

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Guittard Chocolate Partners with K&R on SVP, Sales Search
Nov 25, 2025

Guittard Chocolate Company, a fifth-generation chocolate company founded in 1868, has appointed Amy Heitkamp as Senior Vice President, Industrial Chocolate Sales. Amy brings 16 years of experience in the chocolate and specialty ingredients industry, spanning global CPG customers. foodservice, and gourmet/artisan. Throughout her career, Amy has held leadership roles as…

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