Gary Weihs

Managing PartnerHarlan, IA

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Areas of Expertise

Ag Technology & Equipment, Animal Inputs & Production, Food & CPG, Renewables

About

Gary has exceptionally broad experience in both the food value chain and the renewables sector and brings that experience and passion for people to each conversation as he assesses candidates and works with clients.

Gary’s ability to develop candidate profiles and make assessments comes from 15 years of global senior leadership experience from organizations Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, RDO Equipment, and ConAgra. This experience delivers to clients a strong slate of candidates.
Gary holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Civil Engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines.

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K&R places CFO & CHRO at Riceland Foods

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The Leadership Multiplier: Building a High Performing Talent Engine in Startups

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Malteurop North America (Malteurop) recently welcomed Joel Grosser to their organization as the Senior Director of Operations. A subsidiary of Malteurop…

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Dairy industry sees opportunity within global challenge

By Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas While attending the recent joint annual American Dairy Products Institute / American Butter Institute (ADPI/ABI)…

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FarmHouse Fraternity CEO placed by K&R

Earlier this week, FarmHouse Fraternity announced the appointment of the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer Dave Hansen. With a rich history…

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K&R places VP of Operations with plant-based pharmaceutical company

Biopharmaceutical Research Company (BRC) welcomed Lucas Zumstein as the organization’s new Vice President of Operations this week. Bringing over a decade…

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Co-op CEO placed by K&R

Nebraska’s Hi-Line Cooperative appointed Matt Hasenauer as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer earlier this week. Responsible for the continued growth…

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K&R places Sustainability head at National Pork Board

Industry veteran Jamie Burr recently joined the National Pork Board as the organization’s new Chief Sustainability Officer. Burr’s background in the…

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Ag Workforce Shortages & Shortcomings: AgTech’s Opportunity or Obstacle?

During last week’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, Kincannon & Reed hosted a breakout panel centered on the talent deficit in agriculture…

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Top Ag Cooperative CEO placed by K&R

Southwestern Illinois cooperative Top Ag announced Jeff Hendricks as the organization’s new CEO this week. Hendricks joins the team at Top…

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Attraction, Transition key themes at Animal AgTech

K&R Principals Jared Spader and Aidan Connolly hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the talent deficit in food and ag during…

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First Quarter Talent Trends and Implications

THE TALENT MARKETPLACE TODAY It’s no secret that the talent landscape has evolved significantly over the past five years. Those successfully…

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