Experienced executive tapped as new CEO of visa services provider

Virginia-headquartered H-2A and H-2B visa services provider másLabor has named an experienced executive as its new CEO.

Chris Ball has nearly 30 years of experience across multiple industries, most recently serving as CEO of Quantix, a supply chain service provider for the chemical industry headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, according to a news release.

Former CEO Edward Silva left the organization in June.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Chris’ caliber at the helm,” GJ King, másLabor board chair, 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.”

The company partners with U.S. businesses to secure a reliable, legal workforce through the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. The company represents employers in a range of industries nationwide, successfully obtaining labor certifications for more than 70,000 foreign workers annually, according to the release.

“I am honored to join másLabor during an exciting time in its growth,” Ball said. “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.”