Ardent Mills names chief information officer

Denver, CO – Chris Meyerpeter will join Ardent Mills as chief information officer, the flour-milling and ingredient company said in a news release.

Meyerpeter will lead the information technology function and will be responsible to drive Ardent Mills’ IT strategy, objectives and goals as well as provide innovative enterprise solutions, the company said.

“We are excited to announce Chris as the CIO of Ardent Mills,” said Dan Dye, chief executive officer. “He comes to Ardent Mills with extensive experience in building and leading diverse teams to support innovative businesses.”

“With more than 20 years working with an agricultural company, Chris brings a vast background and skill set along with an innovative approach to technology solutions. His expertise will allow Ardent Mills to drive simplicity, one of our core values, across the company,” said John Barton, chief financial officer.

Meyerpeter will report directly to Barton and will be located in Denver, Colo.