Earnest Hardin

Earnest Hardin, MBA, currently serves as the Finance Director of North America Potato Marketing at McCain Foods, focusing on growth strategies and business partnerships. Prior roles include Finance Director of FP&A, where Earnest oversaw a multi-billion dollar business segment and led financial planning processes. Experience at Prestone Products Corporation as Senior Manager of Commercial Finance involved overseeing pricing and financial growth opportunities for a major brand. Earlier positions at Pactiv, LLC included Commercial Finance Manager, Finance Manager - Procurement, and Plant Controller, showcasing expertise in financial management, cost savings, and team leadership. Earnest holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Northern Illinois University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.