Meet the team

Tel: +1 701 350 1818

Chris Grobbelaar is the Founder and Owner of Labor Inbound LLC, a U.S.-based H-2A compliance and workforce solutions company serving agricultural employers. With firsthand experience on both sides of the H-2A program, Chris brings a rare, practical understanding of what it takes for farms and workers to succeed within a highly regulated system.

Originally from South Africa, Chris has lived in the United States since 2014 and has spent years working directly in agricultural operations and foreign labor programs before founding Labor Inbound. He leads the company’s overall strategy, compliance framework, employer advocacy, and operational standards, ensuring that every filing is accurate, defensible, and aligned with real-world farming needs.

While headquartered in North Dakota, Chris’s work is not geographically restricted. He actively supports employers across multiple states and regions, building scalable systems, trusted recruitment partnerships, and practical solutions that allow family farms and agricultural businesses to remain competitive and compliant.

Known for his straight-talking approach, strong principles, and relentless focus on doing things the right way, Chris approaches every client relationship with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the agricultural way of life.

Tel: +1 772 473 4804

Helen Borcherds is an experienced professional in the H-2A industry, with several years of hands-on expertise supporting agricultural employers through the program. Based in Waynesville, North Carolina, she was born and raised in South Africa and has called the United States home for the past 27 years.

Helen manages and runs Labor Inbound’s Southern operations, overseeing employer support, filings, and compliance across the region. While she leads the Southern division, her work is not geographically restricted, and she actively supports clients wherever her expertise is needed.

Known for her attention to detail, efficiency, and strong work ethic, Helen approaches every client relationship with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to delivering the highest level of service.