Client Centered We build exclusive, long-term relationships with target clients – engaging in positions vital and critical to their success. Deliver results – Nothing else has real value, your new employee must produce consistent results and exceed expectations….Long Term.

Targeted – We only recruit in agriculture and animal health. Our deep knowledge in this niche allows us to only deliver candidates that fit your needs and are top producers. Focused – We only recruit sales, sales management, technical and marketing candidates. We know the Ag business and the best talent not actively looking for a position. Flexible – We don’t recruit for every company allowing us to bring the best candidates from your direct competitors. Our Advantage – Delivers Results

Strategic Search Process A Better Hire Starts With A Better Search Identification – Understand Your Company, the position and develop a search strategy. Target Recruiting – Meet with our Information Manager to cast a wide net of target candidates utilizing in-house database and various third party resources. We contact dozens of potential candidates. Assessment – We screen qualified candidate ruthlessly and only present the best talent. Interview Process – At MBG, we stay engaged and help you secure the candidate and get them off to a good start. Accepted Offers and Long Term Results - We take pride in matching clients with candidates which are “the right fit”. The result is our candidates stay for the Long Term and are top producers

… accurately and fully disclose our ability to handle your search … adhere to all guidelines for our search process, fee agreement and replacement policy … treat your information confidentially; utilize information to recruit candidates per your approval … keep client updated on a weekly basis regarding the progress of the recruit … present qualified candidates which fit your specifications, have genuine interest and are in a position to change careers … assist in the interview, negotiations and offer process Expect – Honesty, Confidentiality and Diligence

Search Timeline Agreement5 days15 days20 days25 days45 days Analysis Candidates Identified Qualify Interview References Company Interviews & Assessment Select Contact & Screen Select Present Finalists Offer & Acceptance

Strategic Search is a Team Sport Jay Morris, President (15 years direct Ag recruiting experience with Morris Bixby Group) 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 various management position 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. Chris Gerth, Executive Consultant (10 years direct Ag recruiting experience with Morris Bixby Group) 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. Mark Elliott, Executive Consultant (13 years direct Ag recruiting experience with Morris Bixby Group) 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. Bill Randell, Executive Consultant (7 years direct Ag recruiting experience with Morris Bixby Group) 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. 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.

Strategic Search is a Team Sport Lisa Taphorn, Executive Consultant (6 years direct Ag recruiting experience with Morris Bixby Group) Lisa enhances our animal/genetics business with her previous field sales experience in both the pharmaceutical and medical sales field. Prior to joining Morris Bixby, Lisa worked for Sherwood Medical selling medical supplies to hospitals and for Pfizer marketing pharmaceutical products to physicians and other medical professionals. 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 (6 years direct Ag research experience with Morris Bixby Group) 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.