Jay Morris, President (rjm@morrisgrp.com)
Jay is a veteran of the agricultural, biotechnology, seed and crop protection business with extensive experience in staffing and business management. He has a proven track record in sales, sales management, marketing and general management with American Cyanamid, ConAgra/UAP and Monsanto. While serving as marketing manager with American Cyanamid, Jay developed marketing strategies for the PURSUIT® herbicide product line in the U.S., resulting in unprecedented revenue growth and operating earnings. He earned a B.S. from Western Illinois University.

Mark Elliott, Executive Consultant (mse@morrisgrp.com)
Mark brings unique field and management experience from his days in the agricultural equipment business. Mark spent 18 years as a Regional Manager, Operations Manager and Account Manager serving John Deere. Mark maintains several key contacts within the agricultural capital equipment and plant nutrient industries. He earned a B.S. from Illinois State University.

Chris Gerth, Executive Consultant (ctg@morrisgrp.com)
Chris has extensive experience in the finance sector. He previously worked for Farm Credit Services, specializing in Ag Finance and Crop Insurance. In addition, he has several years of recruiting experience in food, fiber, grain, and industrial processor industries. He earned a B.S. from Illinois State University, where he served as president of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

Bill Randell, Executive Consultant (wlr@morrisgrp.com)
Bill is a well-known veteran of the agricultural crop protection business, having extensive sales and sales management experience with Stauffer Chemical, American Cyanamid, and Monsanto. As a Regional Account Manager with Monsanto, his duties also involved strategic management of the Asgrow and Dekalb brand seed business. In addition, Bill has served on the board of directors of the Illinois fertilizer and Chemical Association, and as Chairman of the Industry Communications committee of the Mid America Crop Life Association. His B.S. degree is from the University of Illinois.

Lisa Taphorn, Executive Consultant (llt@morrisgrp.com)
Lisa enhances our animal/genetics business with her previous field sales experience in both the pharmaceutical and medical sales field. Lisa has a total of 12 years sales experience. She earned her B.S. from Illinois State University with majors in both Marketing and International Business. With the ever changing and diverse climate of the animal health business, she will be a positive asset to your strategic placement needs.

Michelle Elston, Information Manager (mle@morrisgrp.com)
Michelle is a recent graduate of Illinois State University. She gained comprehensive computer skills as a Business Administration major with emphasis on Information Systems. In addition, Michelle gained extensive business experience as a Human Resources Intern at Caterpillar's Transmission Business Unit.