Their hiring is among the first major executive team moves under Abigail Buckwalter, who stepped into the role of president and CEO of Ocean Spray in June 2026.
Agricultural cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries has hired two executives to help accelerate the company's execution through supply chain optimization and business transformation.
Their hiring is among the first major executive team moves under Abigail Buckwalter, who stepped into the role of president and CEO of Ocean Spray in June 2026.
Global Supply Chain Changes
Brad Hartzell has been named chief supply chain officer.
Hartzell steps in to manage supply chain logistics for roughly 700 family farmers across the United States, Canada and Chile, overseeing distribution to over 100 countries at the start of Ocean Spray's annual autumn harvest season. He takes over for Earl Larson, who retires at the end of the month after a 22-year career with the Ocean Spray.
Hartzel has more than 25 years of experience leading manufacturing, supply chain and operational excellence across global consumer products and ingredient businesses.