maslabor

Nov 26, 2024
New CEO named at másLabor

másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June.

másLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services to employers.

Ball is a seasoned executive, bringing to the company nearly 30 years’ experience across multiple industries. Most recently, Ball was CEO of Quantix, a leading supply chain service provider for the chemical industry headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, according to a news release.

 

Chris Ball

 

“We are thrilled to have someone of Chris’ caliber at the helm,” GJ King, chairman of the board, said in the release. “másLabor is a tremendous company with an experienced, capable senior management team. With his leadership, we are excited to grow and scale while doubling down on the best-in-class expertise and operational excellence that has made másLabor the industry standard-bearer.”

“I am honored to join másLabor during an exciting time in its growth,” Ball said in the release. “másLabor is a phenomenal organization with deep experience and expertise in the industry driven by a team of passionate people who thrive on serving our clients. I look forward to partnering with Pacific Lake Partners and the más team to expand and grow our service offerings while maintaining our customer-oriented culture.”

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, each year, másLabor partners with thousands of U.S. businesses to secure a capable, reliable, legal workforce through the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. The company represents employers in a diverse range of industries across all 50 states, and obtains labor certifications for more than 70,000 foreign workers annually, more than the next two largest service providers combined, according to the release.


Tags: ,


Current Issue

Vegetable Growers News November 2024 cover image

Grower profile: Del Jardin Fresh

Research: Cucurbit mesotunnels

GLEXPO preview: Katrina Becker unlocks farm potential by sharing weed control, cover crop insights

Hydroponics: Growing media influences plant health management

Fresh Views: Refreshing your disease management plan

Veg Connections: Soil tarping impacts on soil health and onion production

Farm Market & Agritourism: Marketing mistakes

Ag Labor Review: Elections have consequences

Editor’s letter

 

see all current issue »

Be sure to check out our other specialty agriculture brands

produceprocessingsm Organic Grower