DENVER — Flour milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills announced that Dan Dye, the company’s first CEO, will retire this summer. He will stay on as CEO until a successor is named.

“Ten years ago, we set out to build a people-first, values-based business and created Ardent Mills,” Dye said. “It’s been a privilege to work with a great team to establish our mission, shape our vision, and see the impact we’ve made in nourishing communities across North America. I am a firm believer that Ardent Mills’ continued, shared success is the result of our team members who live by our values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity and Safety, and who have a deep commitment to serving our customers with excellence. These pillars of Ardent Mills’ culture will continue to drive the business forward and fulfill the company’s commitment to nourish what’s next.”