Cardinal Harvest is a fictitious company created by Ascent for simulation purposes

CARDINAL HARVEST NATURALS: OUR HISTORY and Legacy

At Cardinal Harvest Naturals, for over 50 years we have prioritized quality by delivering only the freshest, healthiest and tastiest ingredients to you and your family. Our commitment to sustainability, organic production, and 100% natural farming ensures that you enjoy delicious products that support local farmers and reduce environmental impact. 


Despite being a $4bn company with operations across 40 states and 7 countries, we take the same care as a our founders, Jane and Leland Cardinal, who operated our company's first pushcart in Central California Farmers Markets.


From organic snacks to frozen foods, from farm-to-table fruit and vegetables to all-natural ready-to-eat meals, you'll taste the difference in everything we produce!

Our Products: Organic Snacks, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Frozen Fruits, 100% Natural Meals, and More!

Fruit & Vegetables

Cardinal Harvest Naturals Timeline

Key events over recent years at Cardinal Harvest Naturals

Our Board of Directors

YOU

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

MargARET ELLIS, Chief Executive Officer

An experienced member of the Cardinal Harvest Naturals Board of Directors, your insights and input are vital to the upcoming, imminent decisions to be made on the Board, especially about succession .

MargARET ELLIS, Chief Executive Officer

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

MargARET ELLIS, Chief Executive Officer

Margaret ("Maggie") Ellis has worked at CHN for the past 16 years,  serving as its Chief Executive since January 2020. After a successful tenure leading the organization to record growth, she has announced her plans to retire in 2026.

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

Beth Park, Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee of Cardinal Natural Health, has chaired the NomGov Committee for the past six years, and has led several public and private companies through successful succession processes.

Kevin STANFORD JR., board CHAIR

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

Beth Park, Nomination & governance committee chair

Kevin Stanford Jr., has served as the Board Chair of Cardinal Harvest National's Board of Directors since 2022.  He brings 25+ years of operating and leadership experience to his role, including serving as CEO at two Fortune 500 companies.

Simulation Downloads

CEO Job Specification (pdf)

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Finalist Candidate CVs (pdf)

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Advisory Firm Guidance (pdf)

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