BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited experienced Denver attorney Kate Kimball as the new General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Ardent Mills. The engagement was managed by Sarah Sullivan, Managing Director of BarkerGilmore.

“We are thrilled to have had a role in securing Kate Kimball as the newest addition to the Ardent Mills leadership team,” said Sullivan. “Kate’s extensive experience, particularly her impressive tenure at the Ball Corporation, demonstrates her capabilities as a legal professional. We believe she will bring invaluable insights to Ardent Mills and help drive the company’s vision for the future.”

Kimball worked for the Ball Corporation for almost nine years, moving up the ranks to Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary. Her position at Ardent Mills is Kimball’s first GC role and a true testament to her unmatched legal aptitude.

“We are confident that Kate’s legal acumen will contribute significantly to Ardent Mills’s continued success in the industry,” said Rolla.

About Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is nourished, and its mission is to enhance the quality of life and standard of health of its customers. The organization operates in more than 45 locations that specialize in flour, quinoa, pulses, and organic and gluten-free products and drive emerging nutrition and innovation across plant-based ingredients. Ardent Mills’s holistic portfolio empowers them to meet the complex needs of customers today while focusing on the growing needs of tomorrow’s consumers.


Founded in 2006, BarkerGilmore is a boutique executive search, coaching, and advisory firm dedicated to building high-performing and diverse legal and compliance teams that drive business success.

Our distinguished team of professionals, including renowned General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, alongside expert executive search consultants, sets us apart. The combined national reach, established industry relationships, and proven CustomFitSM assessment process ensure we excel in executing the most demanding and high-profile searches. Our team’s broad industry experience empowers us to assist clients in recruiting and developing top-tier talent effectively.

We measure our success by our high client satisfaction rates, exceptional search completion rates, strong diversity track record, and impressive stick rates.

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