Andi Ausborn
Office Manager · The Calm in Every Storm
Andi is the person you want in your corner when things get complicated. She researches thoroughly, decides quickly, and stays cool under pressure — the kind of steady presence that makes everyone around her better.
Manages Southland's day-to-day administrative operations
Known for staying calm when everything else isn't
Does the homework first, then moves fast — every time
The person the team turns to when they need it done right
Research it. Decide. Move.
Some people are careful. Some people are fast. Andi Ausborn is both, and that's what makes her invaluable.
As Southland's Office Manager, she handles the kind of behind-the-scenes work that can make or break a growing company — the details that don't make headlines but absolutely have to be right. She does the research, she gathers the facts, and then she acts with a decisiveness that keeps things moving forward.
What makes Andi stand out isn't just competence — it's composure. When deadlines stack up, when something unexpected lands on her desk, when the day goes sideways, Andi is the same person at 4:30 PM that she was at 8:00 AM. Steady. Focused. Unflappable.
That kind of calm strength is contagious. It's the reason her teammates trust her instincts, and it's the reason things run as smoothly as they do.
What Andi brings to the team
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A researcher's thoroughness paired with an entrepreneur's speed — she doesn't sacrifice one for the other
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The kind of unshakable composure that steadies the whole team
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A protective instinct for her people — she takes ownership and has everyone's back
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Creative problem-solving that turns 'we have a problem' into 'here's what we're doing about it'
I like knowing that when people here need something handled, they can count on it getting done. That’s the job — and it’s one I take personally.
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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Karin Usry
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff
As co-founder and Chief of Staff, Karin manages operations, human relations, accounts receivable, customer service, and more. She's the person behind the scenes making sure everything at Southland Organics actually works.
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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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