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Blue Diamond Growers is a dynamic organization led by a dedicated team. Our success is based on a valuable product, an ability to adapt to changing markets, and a shared vision for the future. Meet some members of our leadership team.

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Kai Bockmann
President & CEO

Kai Bockmann was selected by the Blue Diamond Growers Board of Directors to become President and Chief Executive Officer on January 16, 2023. Kai has over 25 years of experience with global consumer packaged goods companies…Read More

Mark Jansen

Mark Jansen
CEO Emeritus

Mark Jansen has served as president and chief executive officer of Blue Diamond Growers since September 2010. With a leadership focus on innovation, safety, quality and strategic growth, Jansen has helped transform Blue Diamond…Read More

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Dean LaVallee
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer

Dean LaVallee assumed the role as Blue Diamond’s Chief Financial Officer in 2011 following a 20-year career with Kraft Foods. Dean’s more than 25 years of finance experience includes senior Finance leadership positions…Read More

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Simone Denny
Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Simone joined Blue Diamond in 2018. She is responsible for building Blue Diamond’s internal legal practice, with a particular focus on matters associated with trademarks, contracts, and employment. Her extensive experience in…Read More

Brian Barczak

Brian Barczak
Senior Vice President, Global Supply

Brian Barczak joined Blue Diamond in July 2014. As the SVP of Global Supply, he is responsible for leading our End-to-End Supply Chain including Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing (Sacramento, Salida, and Turlock facilities)…Read More

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Raj Joshi
Senior Vice President, Global Consumer

Raj Joshi joined Blue Diamond in 2016, as Senior Vice President of Global Consumer, following an 18-year career with the Kellogg Company. As a former General Manager and Marketing VP, Raj brings significant leadership experience…Read More

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Mel Machado
Vice President, Member Relations

Mel began his career at Blue Diamond Growers in 1992, working as a Field Supervisor in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Working through the organization as Special Projects Coordinator and Assistant Director…Read More

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