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 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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CEO at Låkril Technologies Placed by K&R
Oct 24, 2025

As Released by Låkril Technologies Låkril Technologies, a pioneer in bio-focused process technology and catalyst development, today announced the appointment of Justin Brown as Chief Executive Officer. Justin’s leadership will accelerate the company's mission to replace petroleum-based feedstock with sustainable, agricultural alternatives, enabling seamless drop-in solutions for the global chemical…

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DLF Partners with K&R on EVP Search
Oct 22, 2025

As Published by DLF We are pleased to announce that Matt Fanta will be joining DLF as Executive Vice President for North America, effective October 21, 2025. Matt brings a wealth of experience from the agricultural industry, with an impressive track record across the seed and nutrition sectors. Most recently,…

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Crofter's Organic VP Sales Placed by K&R
Oct 3, 2025

Crofter’s Organic has appointed Shannan Ackerman as Vice President of Sales. Founded in 1989 in Parry Sound, Ontario, Crofter’s Organic has grown from its roots in natural food production to become a leading brand in the organic fruit spreads category. The company remains committed to sustainability, ethically sourced ingredients, and…

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