Karin Usry
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff · The Engine Behind Southland Organics
If Southland Organics runs like a well-tuned machine, it's because Karin built the machine. From accounts receivable to customer service to HR, she keeps every gear turning — quietly, consistently, and with zero drama.
Co-founded Southland Organics in 2009
Oversees operations, HR, AR, and customer service
15+ years building the business alongside Mike
The person most likely to have the answer you need
The one who actually makes it all work
Every company has a person who holds the whole thing together. At Southland Organics, that person is Karin Usry.
When she and Mike co-founded the company, Karin didn't just believe in the mission — she built the infrastructure to carry it. Operations, accounts receivable, human relations, customer service — if it keeps the business running, Karin either manages it or built the system that does.
She's not the one who needs the spotlight. She's the one who makes sure the lights stay on. While Mike is on the podcast or visiting farms, Karin is the reason orders ship on time, invoices get paid, and the team knows exactly what they need to do.
Ask anyone at Southland who they go to when something needs to get done right and done now. The answer is always the same.
What Karin brings to Southland
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An extraordinary ability to juggle five critical functions without dropping a single one
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The kind of follow-through that means when Karin says it's handled, it's handled
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A moral compass and sense of fairness that shapes the entire company culture
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The discipline to build systems that scale — so the company can grow without chaos
People talk about the “secret ingredient” behind a successful company. At Southland, it’s not a secret. It’s Karin. She just doesn’t need you to know that — she’d rather you notice that everything works.
Meet the Team
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Mike Usry
Founder & CEO
With years of experience in humate deposits and soil biology, Mike brings practical knowledge from the field to every conversation. He founded Southland Organics to create sustainable solutions that work with nature, not against it.
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Allen Reynolds
Vice President & Director of Operations
Allen serves as Vice President and Director of Operations, overseeing poultry development and ensuring our products reach the growers who need them most.
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Joseph Boehm
Co-Host, Ag & Culture Podcast
Joseph co-hosts the Ag & Culture Podcast alongside Mike Usry, bringing curiosity and practical questions to each conversation. His approach helps translate complex soil science and agriculture topics into accessible insights for growers of all levels.
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