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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By K&R Principals Sally Day, Julie Kanak and Gary Weihs Attending this year’s International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Forum, we…
Kincannon & Reed, a leading executive search and leadership development firm exclusively serving organizations across the global food and agriculture value…
As Released by Låkril Technologies Låkril Technologies, a pioneer in bio-focused process technology and catalyst development, today announced the appointment of…
By Managing Director Aaron Locker | Originally Published by Seed World The leadership conversation in agriculture has shifted. It’s no longer…
Employee engagement is more than a corporate buzzword; it’s a competitive advantage. Engaged employees aren’t just satisfied, they’re emotionally invested in…
Global berry supplier, Driscoll’s, has appointed Mourad Abdennadher as Vice President of Global Breeding. Abdennadher is a global, technologically focused executive…
As Released by AGCO AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology,…
K&R EXPERIENCE As we move into the second half of 2025, executive hiring in food and ag continues to shift and…
Top executives in food and agriculture aren’t just looking for a compelling job description or competitive compensation. They want purpose, strategic…
The moment a senior leader accepts an offer, most organizations breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part—the search—is over. But…
The senior leadership gap in food and agriculture isn’t just a distant concern; it’s already here. As these industries face the…
By Gary Weihs & Julie Kanak We recently returned from the ADPI/ABI Annual Conference with one thing top of mind: dairy…
The Adaptive Leader: Thriving in an AI-Driven World AI is a strategic imperative, rapidly reshaping decision-making, streamlining operations, and addressing complex…
Managing Partner, Phillip Osborne will assume the role of Chairman of the Board for Kincannon & Reed. Osborne has been a partner…
As released by National Chicken Council The National Chicken Council’s (NCC) Board of Directors today announced that Harrison Kircher has been…
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs A…
Just as the producer assesses soil quality and pest control among a myriad of other factors to ensure a quality harvest,…
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of outside board directors has become increasingly crucial for organizations seeking to enhance their…
Talent acquisition is only becoming more complex, especially in niche markets and for specialized roles. It’s a monumental task to hire…
AN EVOLVING MARKET It could be argued that uncertainty has been the biggest hurdle of 2023 for businesses around the globe.…
Change is inevitable and it’s necessary to grow, but that doesn’t mean it’s not challenging. To appreciate the value – tangible…
Last week, accomplished higher education professional Matthew Garcia, PhD joined the faculty at Texas Christian University (TCU) as the new Director…
Last year, we had conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates to determine not only their level of interest in an…
The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry…
Caviness Beef Packers recently welcomed Doug Green to their ranks as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer. Family owned and operated for…
By Gary Weihs and Ed Yuhas While attending the recent joint annual American Dairy Products Institute / American Butter Institute (ADPI/ABI)…
Five Considerations to Recruit the Best Leaders for Your Startup Managing Directors Ed Yuhas, Lisa Johnson & Aidan Connolly contributed to…
Developing executives to meet future human capital needs has C-suite leaders examining former assumptions and identifying a different set of attributes…
In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, the most resignations on record, but The Great Resignation is not…
Today’s executives are not only being hired for what they have accomplished, but more crucially, for their potential to impact the…
How do organizations in the ag-food value chain face off against others in and out of the industry? How do they…
K&R principals Ed Yuhas, Sally Day & Gary Weihs extend their congratulations to Lori Captain on her new role with Dairy…
Kincannon & Reed principals Gary Weihs and David Turner extend their congratulations to Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative’s (SMBSC) newest Chief…
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