Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime
agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights
in California, announced at its November 18th board
meeting that Gordon Kimball has been elected as Board Chairman.
Mr. Kimball has served as a director of the Company since 1995 and is a
member of the Limoneira’s audit committee. Mr. Kimball has been
president of Kimball Engineering, Inc., which provides race car design
and production services, since 1994. He is also managing partner of
Kimball Ranches, a 110 acre avocado ranch near Santa Paula, California.
Prior to this, he designed Formula One race cars in England and Italy
for McLaren International, Ferrari and Benetton Racing. He has also
designed Indianapolis race cars for Parnelli Jones, Chaparral and
Patrick Racing teams. He graduated from Stanford University where he
earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in
mechanical engineering.
“It is with pleasure that I accept the election to Limoneira’s Board
Chairmanship,” said Mr. Kimball. “I grew up in Santa Paula, and this
great company has been part of my history. I’m excited about the
opportunities before us.”
Harold Edwards, Limoneira CEO, said, “Gordon has played an integral role
in Limoneira’s development. His guidance has been invaluable as we’ve
made acquisitions and grown our lemon business. He has the confidence of
management and his fellow board members.”
About Limoneira:
Limoneira Company, a 120-year-old international agribusiness
headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the
premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (pronounced lē
mon΄âra), is a dedicated sustainability company with approximately
10,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties and
water rights in California. The Company is a leading producer of lemons,
avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops that are enjoyed
throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.
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