Jack of All Trades: Vic Heinold
Vic Heinold is a jack of all trades; and if you know anything about recruiting, you know just how valuable that makes him to those looking for their next career opportunity…and those looking to hire those folks.
Out of Office
"I can't tell you how many pencils I've gone through in 25 years, but everything was handwritten. Every interview, every reference call, every candidate presentation was on yellow notebook paper. We didn't have a CRM. We didn't have databases. We just had relationships." He laughs, but he’s not exaggerating. As a recruiter for AGRI-SEARCH, Jim [...]
AGRI-SEARCH Continues Legacy of Agricultural Recruiting Under Leadership of Chelbi Alt and Brad Jansen
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — After officially transitioning in January 2026, AGRI-SEARCH is continuing its long-standing mission of serving the agriculture industry under the ownership and leadership of Chelbi Alt and Brad Jansen. The transition represents a continuation of the relationship-driven approach that has defined the company for more than 30 years. Today, AGRI-SEARCH remains focused on [...]
AGRI-SEARCH Transitions to New Ownership
For Dave Allen, AGRI-SEARCH was never “just a career”. The company has always been and continues to be a part of his family’s story. “It’s been a true blessing to be a part of the recruiting side of the industry,” Dave says. “It’s really the people side, when you think about it. It’s getting to [...]
Jul 2025 – Celebrating 30 Years of AGRI-SEARCH
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eyes on you." Psalm 32:8 We strive for diversity across the globe This year, AGRI-SEARCH proudly celebrates 30 years of service to the agricultural industry. What began as a vision by [...]
A Decade of Volunteering with Guardian Ad Litem
I want to share a program I have been passionate about and volunteered with for over 10 years. About a year after we relocated to Florida in 2014, several representatives from various nonprofit organizations visited our church to share their need for volunteers to help the community. One program, in particular, caught my interest: the [...]
Jun 2025 – Rooted in Positivity, Driven by Purpose
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 We strive for diversity across the globe At AGRI-SEARCH, we believe each day is a new opportunity to do good, and that belief is [...]