Spaan To Lead Magnify Resources

Morris Bixby Group, a company dedicated to providing top-quality professional recruiting and career advancement services for the ag industry, is expanding its management team with the addition of Kari Spaan as Managing Partner of mAGnify Resources, a division of Morris Bixby. Spaan joined the team on June 25th.

“We’re thrilled to have someone of Kari’s caliber take the helm at mAGnify,” said Jay Morris, Partner at mAGnify Resources. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in our project-centered contract services with mAGnify, and we believe Kari has the unique skill set and capabilities to take us to the next level.”

Magnify Resources provides the ag industry with contract staffing and project management solutions. Their proven expertise in delivering high performing talent offers agribusinesses flexibility and cost-effective alternatives to traditional staffing options. With over 100 years of combined experience manag ing commercial ag business, they work closely with clients to identify their needs and develop tailored strategies to ensure success. Their deep understanding throughout the entire distribution channel with respect to seed, chemistry microbials, animal health, nutrition and equipment allows mAGnify not only to provide results oriented talent, but to be a value-added partner.

“We see enormous potential for the mAGnify portion of our business, and with Kari’s background in business development, sales, and strategy within the ag industry, the division is poised for growth under her leadership. Kari brings a ton of energy and passion for the business, and we’re confident our clients will appreciate her style,” said Allen Smith, Partner at mAGnify.

Spaan has spent the vast majority of her professional career working in agricultural sales and business development. In addition, she has owned and operated her own businesses. Spaan earned both a bachelor’s and master’ s degree from South Dakota State University, and in her most recent role served as Vice President of Business Development and Go-To-Market Solutions for Beck Ag, Inc.

About Morris Bixby Group

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Morris Bixby was founded by Jay Morris in 1997. The business has been built on the simple idea of helping people find the “right fit”, for both organizations and candidates. This focus has not wavered in 20 plus years.??