DENVER — Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, added Greg Garrett as the company’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Garrett will oversee the creation, implementation and ongoing evolution of Ardent Mills’ DEI framework.
His team will develop programs and initiatives that will help the company attract, hire and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace.
“DEI is a core part of our culture at Ardent Mills as we aim to attract and retain talent that represents the communities in which we serve and operate,” said Heather Dumas, chief people officer at Ardent Mills. “Greg’s experience growing and developing DEI programs and driving employee engagement will be invaluable to our expanding Employee Resource Groups (ERG) network, community initiatives and HR practices.”
Garrett comes to Ardent Mills from Westfield. His work experience is in cross functionally integrating DEI initiatives across distribution, marketing and HR groups, and providing oversight and support to ERGs that increased cultural competence, employee engagement and revenue growth.
He also brings experience in leveraging national, regional and local organizations and business resources for recruiting and growth outcomes. Garrett previously had DEI roles at Asurion and State Farm.
“What attracted me to Ardent Mills is the company’s dedication to living its values and commitment to providing an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work each day,” Garrett said. “I am thrilled to join a company that also gives back to the community and contributes to enhancing the quality of life and standard of health for millions of people daily.”
