Lisa’s unique credentials—founder and owner of multiple food companies combined with placement of hundreds of executives across the food-ag value chain—provide unparalleled insight into what separates transformational leaders from competent managers.
Having operated on both sides of the table, she brings an entrepreneur’s instinct and a recruiter’s precision to identifying C-suite and senior leadership talent who drive measurable impact in operations, sales, finance, business development, R&D, and food safety. She earned her BA from the University of Missouri.
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Kincannon & Reed, a leading executive search and leadership development firm exclusively serving organizations across the global food and agriculture value…
Guittard Chocolate Company, a fifth-generation chocolate company founded in 1868, has appointed Amy Heitkamp as Senior Vice President, Industrial Chocolate Sales.…
By Kimberly Bretz & Lisa Johnson As the bakery industry evolves faster than ever, the recipe for success now demands more…
By Managing Director Aaron Locker | Originally Published by Seed World The leadership conversation in agriculture has shifted. It’s no longer…
By Managing Director Lisa Johnson and Managing Director, Leadership Services Sally Day When we arrived at this year’s Women in Agribusiness…
Employee engagement is more than a corporate buzzword; it’s a competitive advantage. Engaged employees aren’t just satisfied, they’re emotionally invested in…
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…
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…
By K&R Managing Directors Kimberly Bretz, Abby McMillin & Lisa Johnson Leadership in food and agriculture is evolving, thanks to the…
Izzio Artisan Bakery, America’s #1 sourdough artisan bakery, recently announced the appointment of Rob Clamp as its new Chief Operating Officer.…
Palermo’s Pizza, a leading frozen pizza manufacturer, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Brian Patterson as the new Senior…
Leading natural aroma ingredients manufacturer AXXENCE Group recently welcomed Shawn Blythe to their team as the Chief Integration Officer. A twenty-year…
Premier vertically integrated pork company Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) recently welcomed Mike Riley to the organization as the new Vice President…
“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…
Double Good, a Chicago-based manufacturer of gourmet popcorn with a mission to create joy and support America’s youth, welcomed Aaron Scott…
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 year, we had conversations with more than 15,000 prospective candidates to determine not only their level of interest in an…
Eckert Frozen foods welcomed Barry Heinbaugh as the organization’s new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. As the operation’s VP of…
Leading US olive and specialty oil importing company AMD Oil Sales (AMD) welcomed Darin Martini as the organization’s new President earlier…
The jury is in: inclusive leadership is successful leadership. According to a recent Kincannon & Reed survey, food and agriculture industry…
Last month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave final approval for two companies – Upside Foods and Good Meat –…
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…
Earlier this week, Brendan Wilson assumed his new role as Executive Director & CEO of both Food Export – Midwest and…
New Jersey based baking company Damascus Bakeries welcomed Vince Pietrantonio to the organization earlier this month as its new Vice President…
Kincannon & Reed places new CEO at Summit Carbon Solutions, the world’s largest carbon capture & permanent storage initiative to date.
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