Founded in 1983, Mission Produce began as a regional avocado packer. Today, the company sells its product throughout the world. The company, which deals in fresh and frozen avocados and has several packing, processing and distribution facilities throughout the United States, including Oxnard, Denver, Chicago, Vineland, Atlanta and Dallas. Its international operations include Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Peru.
Stephen graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and began his career with Santa Clara Produce, Inc. In 1983, he became a founding partner at Mission Produce.
Stephen is the past chairman of the Produce Marketing Association, past director of the Ventura County Agricultural Association, past director of the California Avocado Commission, past president of the Ventura County Taxpayer Association, and past director of Sunkist. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Cal Poly, a director to Cal Poly Foundation, and past chairman of the PMA Education Foundation.
Stephen was elected to the board in 1996 and served as chairman in 2013.
What is Stephen J. Barnard's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Stephen J. Barnard is at least $17.59 million as of December 26th, 2024. Mr. Barnard owns 1,790,966 shares of Mission Produce stock worth more than $17,587,286 as of March 26th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Barnard may own. Additionally, Mr. Barnard receives a salary of $857,480.00 as CEO at Mission Produce. Learn More about Stephen J. Barnard's net worth.
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Has Stephen J. Barnard been buying or selling shares of Mission Produce?
Stephen J. Barnard has not been actively trading shares of Mission Produce within the last three months. Most recently, Stephen J. Barnard sold 7,032 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, December 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.51, for a transaction totalling $102,034.32. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,787,450 shares of the company's stock, valued at $25,935,899.50. Learn More on Stephen J. Barnard's trading history.
Who are Mission Produce's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Mission Produce?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 24 times. They sold a total of 870,130 shares worth more than $11,082,693.10. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 20th when insider Juan R Wiesner sold 75,153 shares worth more than $757,542.24. Insiders at Mission Produce own 35.4% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Mission Produce. Information on this page was last updated on 3/20/2025.
