MILWAUKIE, OR — Bob’s Red Mill, a 100% employee-owned company leading in the organic, whole grain and gluten-free foods space, has appointed Trey Winthrop as its next CEO.
Winthrop is currently CFO with a tenure of 16 years at Bob’s Red Mill. He will assume his new role in early 2022, following the retirement of current CEO Dennis Vaughn, once a replacement CFO is named. In the meantime, Robert Agnew, former senior VP of sales, will serve as acting CEO and chairman of the board of directors.
“We are so fortunate to have a terrific leadership team here at Bob’s Red Mill, and no one knows the business better than Trey,” said Bob Moore, founder and president of Bob’s Red Mill. “We’re grateful to Dennis for his years of service and dedication to the company. Appointing Trey to fill the CEO role has long been our strategy for succession. He’s the ideal person to advance our mission and lead our continued success in the years to come.”
A seasoned leader, Winthrop plays an instrumental role at the company. During his tenure, he has helped expand the brand into new product categories, including snack and convenience, while maintaining leadership in whole grains, stone-ground flours, hot and cold cereals, and baking mixes. More recently, he’s championed the creation of new, forward-looking roles at the company, including director of innovation, sustainability manager and DEI specialist.
“It’s a true honor to be chosen to lead this company on behalf of my fellow employee owners,” Winthrop said. “There’s so much opportunity ahead. I’m focused on expanding our business and supporting our employees so we can all continue to prosper together.”
