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Professional QualificationsDemonstrated ability to:- Rebuild operating platforms through intense focus on Operational Excellence;- Create market growth strategies and programs that consistently generate |2x market level growth rates by focusing on Customer Solutions and Satisfaction;- Lead businesses to significantly higher than industry level profitability, cash flow and RONA by recruiting and developing highly capable and enthusiastic leadership teams; and- Significantly increase shareholder value by leveraging assets, resources and talent.Proven experience in general management, strategic development, marketing, sales, service, technology, and manufacturing. This experience encompasses mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps, complex engineered assemblies, and services for the petroleum, chemical, paper, mining, power generation and municipal sectors. These products and services have been successfully marketed throughout the world via multiple channels and supported by an extensive network of manufacturing and service facilities. Additionally, have demonstrated abilities to drive Operational Excellence and attract, retain and develop top leadership talent.Merger & acquisition experience ranging from small acquisitions to major mergers of similar sized business units, with track record of rapid and successful integration.

Mr. Kitch was promoted to CEO on April 1 2020. He previously served as senior vice president and general manager of Clearwater Paper’s consumer products business since 2018. Prior to that, he served as vice president of finance and vice president of financial planning and analysis since joining the company in 2013. Before Clearwater Paper, Mr. Kitch was a finance director at Nestlé USA and previously was at KKR Capstone and Frito Lay. He received an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

Mr. Palmby is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and has served in that capacity since October of 2020. From 2006-2020 Mr. Palmby served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Prior to that, he served as President of the Vegetable Division of the Company from 2005 to 2006 and Vice President of Operations of the Company from 1999-2004. Mr. Palmby joined the Company in March 1987.

Mark was selected by the Blue Diamond Growers Board of Directors to become President and Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2010. Under Mark’s leadership, Blue Diamond has transformed into a $1.6 billion global branded food manufacturer with sales up +225%, and even greater growth in profitability. Fueling this success was a driving sense of purpose to support the economic sustainability of the 3,000 mostly small, multi-generational farms that entrust Blue Diamond with their year’s work in the form of the almond crop. With a unique understanding of the branded retail, ingredients and food service businesses, Mark’s career achievements include leading the brand growth for Haagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Pillsbury, Red Baron, Freschetta, Blue Diamond and Almond Breeze. Prior to joining Blue Diamond, Mark was president of Schwan’s Food Service in Marshall, Minnesota, where he led the profitable turnaround of the division. He also worked for The Pillsbury Company, Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. and General Mills, Inc. Mark received his MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University in 1994. Mark is 2nd Vice Chair of California Chamber of Commerce, former Chair of the Audit Committee and Chair of the International Forum, is on the Executive Council for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, is on the Board of Trustees for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, is on the Board of Trustees for the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Learning, and is a Board Member and previous Vice Chair of the Almond Board of California. Mark believes eating good food, getting regular exercise and living a healthy spiritual life are the best medicine and critical to a sense of well-being.

John Ganem is a Chief Executive Officer at KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION, Board Member at KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION, and CEO:Americas at KLOECKNER & CO SE. He has worked as Exec VP:Corporate Purchasing at KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATION.