Seasoned executive to support strategic growth
QUINCY, Mass., June 3, 2025 — Bay State Milling Company, one of the largest family-owned, privately held milling companies in the United States, has appointed Alain Hanna as Chief Financial Officer. Hanna joins Bay State Milling with proven financial leadership and extensive experience in premium food ingredients, consumer packaged goods, and agriculture from companies like Blue Diamond Growers, Kraft/Mondelez, and Kellogg’s.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Alain to Bay State Milling’s executive leadership team,” said Peter F. Levangie, President & Chief Executive Officer. “He joins at an exciting time for the company, bringing valuable experience to support strategic growth, reinforce our strong financial foundation, and deliver results for our fifth-generation family owners. Alain’s proven ability to develop talent and lead high-performing teams will be a key asset as we evolve while remaining true to our 125-year values.”
Hanna will lead all financial activities for Bay State Milling’s comprehensive portfolio of ingredients, including flours, oats, ancient grains, edible seeds, and gluten-free offerings from 11 facilities across the U.S. He will focus on accelerating financial performance and strengthening risk management, while overseeing the company’s information technology systems.
“I’m honored to join a values-driven company with such a strong legacy and clear purpose,” said Alain Hanna. “I look forward to working with the leadership team to build on its solid foundation, support long-term growth, and help advance both the development of our people and our shared commitment to a more sustainable, nutritious, and accessible food system.”
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About Bay State Milling Company
For 125 years, Bay State Milling has been on a mission to deliver nutritious, sustainable, accessible and affordable grain-based ingredients. As the largest privately held, family-owned miller in the United States, Bay State Milling operates 11 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s broad portfolio of traditional and gluten-free flours, grains, seeds, mixes and blends are responsibly sourced and expertly processed to meet exacting specifications. This relentless pursuit to create a better food system has spanned five generations and continues to evolve as the way we eat changes. Bay State Milling has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte for three consecutive years and received an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards for its HealthSense® High-Fiber Wheat Flour. www.baystatemilling.com
