Builder of
Real Things.
South African-born. Searcy, Arkansas-based.
Founder of Agri Pro Placements LLC.
Running $6–7M in ag operations. Building what's next.
I'm No
Different.
I grew up on a farm in South Africa.
Learned the land before I learned the business.
Moved to the U.S. with a degree, a network, and a plan.
Built a compliance agency from scratch. No investors. No playbook.
Now I run $6–7M in ag operations while building what's next.
I move fast. I build real things. And I'm just getting started.
Where I've
Been.
Operations & Warehouse Manager
- Oversee end-to-end warehouse logistics for a $6–7M seasonal inventory portfolio of agricultural inputs and seed products
- Develop and maintain standardized SOPs for receiving, stocking, inventory movement, and distribution across all seasonal staff
- Manage third-party vendors and supplier representatives to align delivery schedules and maintain inventory integrity
- Perform regular inventory audits using Croft Connect and Merchant Ag platforms
- Lead and supervise 3–7 seasonal staff with structured training and safety compliance oversight
Founder & Managing Director
- Built and operate a national H-2A agricultural labor recruitment and compliance agency serving 20+ U.S. employers
- Provides end-to-end visa processing, DOL compliance management, and worker onboarding
- Leverage South African recruitment network and trilingual fluency to source workers competitors can't reach
- Develop standardized process frameworks for client onboarding, regulatory compliance, and workforce logistics
- Track and reconcile data across multiple active client accounts using CRM systems
Farm Manager
- Managed all procurement and supply chain logistics for a 3,000-acre, 400-head cattle operation
- Developed and implemented operational procedures for livestock management and equipment maintenance
- Supervised and trained 2 staff members, establishing clear performance expectations and safety protocols
- Maintained environmental compliance records and operational documentation
Warehouse Manager
- Directed warehouse logistics and inventory operations for $6–7M in annual agricultural product throughput
- Implemented inventory tracking using Croft Connect and Merchant Ag WMS platforms
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, and distribution schedules with vendor and carrier partners
- Developed cross-training programs for seasonal staff to ensure operational continuity during peak periods
Farm Hand
- Supported full-cycle row crop production operations across 3,000+ acres
- Developed working knowledge of agricultural supply chains, equipment logistics, and inventory handling
What I
Bring.
Operations & Logistics
Compliance & Regulatory
Business Development
Technology & Platforms
Agricultural Expertise
Leadership & Communication
Building What
Didn't Exist.
Agri Pro Placements LLC
Donovan identified a gap in the U.S. agricultural labor market and built Agri Pro Placements LLC from scratch — a national H-2A recruitment and compliance agency serving 20+ employers across multiple states.
The firm provides end-to-end visa processing, DOL compliance management, and worker onboarding — leveraging his South African recruitment network and trilingual fluency to bridge the gap between American agricultural employers and a global labor force.
$6–7M Inventory, Zero Shortfalls
Managed a $6–7M seasonal inventory portfolio across multiple cycles with zero material shortfalls and consistent audit accuracy.
SOP Development & Deployment
Developed and implemented standardized SOPs across warehouse and logistics operations, reducing onboarding time for seasonal staff.
Compliance Framework at Scale
Built a multi-client compliance and logistics documentation framework from scratch, scaling to serve 20+ employers nationwide.
Consistent Year-Over-Year Performance
Achieved consistent operational performance through proactive gap identification, remediation planning, and cross-functional coordination.
Let's Work
Together.
Whether you're looking for an experienced operations leader, exploring H-2A workforce solutions, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
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