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THE PASSING OF AGRICAREERS FOUNDER GARY MAAS
Aug. 7, 2025
Source: agriCAREERS
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| Gary Maas |
Gary Maas, 83, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. As owner and managing partner of agriCAREERS, Inc., Maas was a noted expert in the agriculture human resources field. A public speaker and author, he penned feature articles and regular columns for agricultural publications and was a popular convention and event speaker across the U.S. and Canada. He was a guest instructor for colleges and universities, teaching in the advanced agriculture programs at Cornell University and Texas A&M.
agriCAREERS, Inc. was founded in 1968 as an agriculture-specific job recruitment company. When Gary joined the original employer-paid recruiting firm for the agricultural industry in 1977, he brought corporate agriculture experience in sales, management, marketing and training. Under his direction, agriCAREERS grew to serve clients in 48 states and 8 foreign countries. More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies with ag-related operations report using the agency's services.
"Gary created a legacy we are proud to continue," says Tammy Jensen, current president and owner of agriCAREERS, Inc. "He instilled the importance of providing professional, confidential service to employers and employees in all areas of agriculture as we work to keep pace with evolving demands."
Gary served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. A licensed pilot, flying was a passion. He sat on the board of directors for the Iowa Aviation Preservation Association and the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation, as well as several community organizations and ag-related business ventures including Massena Telephone Company, Methodist Church Board of Ordained Ministry, and Southwest Iowa Egg. He also enjoyed travel, golf, sailing, and woodworking, as well as managing the family farm.
Gary is survived by his wife, Judy, of Atlantic, and their children and grandchildren.
A service is being planned for September. Memorials can be made to UND Aerospace Foundation or Michael J. Fox Foundation through Schmidt Family Funeral Home, Atlantic, Iowa.
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