Bengard Ranch Welcomes Christian Bengard as Sales Executive
February 19, 2026 | 3 min to read
Third-generation hire joins expanding sales team to support retail growth and strengthen brand reach across North America.
SALINAS, Calif. – Bengard Ranch, a premiere vegetable grower/shipper, announces the hiring of Christian Bengard as Sales Executive to further the company’s retail reach and label recognition across the U.S. and Canada.
In this role which began January 10, Bengard will be supporting sales, business development, and product management with a focus on building customer relationships, activating commercial growth initiatives and contributing to strategic advancements across key markets.
“We’re pleased to welcome Christian into the sales office,” said Ken Silveira, President of Bengard Ranch. “His perspective as part of the next generation of the family will play an important role as we continue building on the strong foundation the Bengard family has already established.”
A third-generation family member, Bengard has long aspired to work for the family business that’s been rooted in Salinas Valley agriculture since the late 1850s. He brings over six years of produce sales experience from Well-Pict/Gem-Pack, along with years of exposure within the fresh produce industry.
“The most rewarding part of this role is being able to connect with people who understand and appreciate the agricultural community,” Bengard notes. “I look forward to not only working with the family business but also continuing to build relationships within this industry.”
“It’s exciting to see the next generation carry on this family business,” said Steve Koran, Vice President of Sales. “Christian has a strong reputation in the industry and will be a valuable asset to the team for years to come.”
ABOUT BENGARD RANCH
Founded in 1961, Bengard Ranch is a vertically integrated company, farming on nearly 20,000 acres, controlling all aspects of the operation and providing the highest quality year-round vegetables available on the market today. With operations in California, Arizona, Florida and Mexico, Bengard supplies fresh vegetables to leading retail, foodservice, distributors and processing organizations throughout North America. For information about Bengard Ranch, visit its website at www.bengardranch.com or contact Ken Silveira at 831-296-8417.