Management Recruiters of Iowa City

Specialties

Founded in 1994, Management Recruiters of Iowa City is a premier source of talent in Agribusiness. Our office specializes in executive and management searches serving the seed, crop protection, plant science, ag equipment/​GPS, and renewable energy industries.

Typical positions we search: Marketing Manager, Plant Breeder, Station Manager, Business Unit Lead, Production Manager, Vice President, CEO, COO, Senior Engineer, QA Manager, Intellectual Property Manager, Regulatory Manager, etc. We partner with clients in the seed, crop protection, ag equipment, plant science and renewable energy industries.

Our clients know we meet our commitments, and the proof is their high level of satisfaction. To achieve the ideal fit, we know your objectives and we provide only top quality candidates for your consideration. We are known for our honesty and hard work and have been successful with the most difficult search assignments.

History

Established in 1994.

Our founder, John Lehnst, began this company in Williamsburg, IA after nearly 20 years of working in seed operations and seed sales and marketing. As the business grew and the Agribusiness industry evolved, we moved into larger facilities in the Iowa City/​Coralville area in 2001. Through the many changes that agriculture has seen since our office first opened, MR Iowa City has consistently been recognized as a top performer in the industry and has been recognized as one of the top offices in the MRI Network by being awarded the President’s Circle Award.

Meet the Business Owner

John L.

Business Owner

Having grown up in a seed family and after more than 30 years in ag-​related companies, I have developed contacts and insights that are beneficial to both my clients and candidates. My experience includes the full spectrum of agronomic developments encompassing research and technical operations through sales and marketing. Over the last thirty years I have worked with many notable people in agriculture. From senior managers to highly talented people who are the movers and shakers in our industry.

The agriculture business is based on honesty and relationships. To be successful as a supplier to this industry the same values must prevail. My approach to recruiting is based on the same principals. I believe it is just as important to present solid companies to candidates as it is to bring highly qualified candidates to companies. An opportunity must be good for both parties and I work hard to make that happen.