General Manager
Farm Manager
South Farm Manager
As South Farm Manager, Chris oversees the day-to-day operations of the Yuma Valley ranches, manage combine harvests for grain and seed crops, and even serve as the unofficial in-house IT support when needed.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management from the University of Arizona and has spent his entire life connected to farming. From working in the shop as a kid to driving combines during summer breaks and now leading ranch operations, agriculture has always been a part of who he is. He has served in his current management role for the past seven years and continues to enjoy the variety and challenges that each day brings. One of the things he value most about working for BCOA is the family atmosphere. Many of our coworkers are family, while others have been a part of his life for so long that they feel like family. He appreciates being able to work outdoors, tackle new challenges every day, and continually learn something new while contributing to the success of our farming operation.
East Farm Manager
As East Farm Manager, Morgan oversees the daily operations in the field, working closely with foremen to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. His responsibilities include coordinating field activities, managing irrigation schedules, overseeing tractor work, and helping keep all aspects of the farming operation running smoothly. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and takes pride in contributing to the success of our growing operation every day.
What he enjoys most about working here is the people. We have an outstanding team that supports each other and works together toward the common goal of producing healthy, high-quality crops for people around the world. He says one of the most rewarding parts of his job is watching a freshly leveled field transform from bare soil into a thriving produce crop. Knowing that he played a role in growing food that will nourish families is something he finds incredibly fulfilling and is a source of pride in his work every day.
Irrigation Foreman
Eddie has been serving as an Irrigation Foreman since 1999, with responsibilities that include ensuring worker safety, food safety, and successful plant establishment.
He began his career with Barkley Company on June 16, 1990. Over the years, He has gained extensive experience in agricultural operations and crop production. He enjoys being involved in the crop production process and seeing the results of our efforts throughout the growing season. He also values the opportunity to work alongside the dedicated personnel at Barkley Company and enjoys utilizing the various agricultural technologies that support and improve the crop production process.
Labor Manager
Food Safety Manager
Janessa serves as our Food Safety Manager, overseeing the farm’s food safety program to ensure products are grown safely and in compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements. In this role, she manages food safety risks, maintains compliance standards, oversees documentation and recordkeeping, provides employee training, and collaborates with departments across the organization to identify potential hazards, implement corrective actions, and continuously strengthen the company’s food safety practices.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from the University of Arizona. With 30 years of experience within the Barkley family of companies, beginning with Barkley Seed, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her role.
What she values most about her position is the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team that shares a common commitment to food safety and a collective goal of producing safe, wholesome produce for consumers.
Grower Accounting Specialist
Grizelda has been part of the Barkley Ag team since 2011 and joined BCOA as a Grower Accountant in 2016. As a Grower Accounting Specialist, she oversees budgets, growing cost analysis, cost accounting reconciliations, and management reporting.
A graduate of Arizona Western College, she appreciates working for a family-oriented company that allows her to balance her career with raising her three children. She also enjoys learning about the agricultural industry and the hard work that goes into producing the food we enjoy every day.
Sustainability Manager
Harleigh serves as BCOA’s Sustainability Manager, where she focuses on integrating and balancing the three pillars of sustainability~ environmental, social, and financial~ into farm operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Technology Management from the University of Arizona and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Harleigh is passionate about advancing environmental stewardship at BCOA and reminds us that agriculture can only thrive when the ecosystems and natural resources that support it thrive as well.
Executive Assistant
Data Analyst/ IT
As a member of the Data Analyst and IT team, Jesus helps ensure that BCOA’s technology infrastructure operates smoothly while also developing software solutions that improve efficiency across the company. His role includes creating programs and automated processes that streamline workflows, compiling and organizing data for business analysis, and assisting in the development of innovative applications that support agricultural operations. One of his current projects involves working closely with our growers and management to develop a planting schedule application that provides a more efficient and user-friendly way to manage lots throughout the growing season.
His educational background includes associate degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics from Arizona Western College, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a minor in Mathematics, and a certificate in Cybersecurity from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining BCOA, he spent more than four years as a Frontend Software Engineer, where he gained valuable experience building technology solutions for the agriculture industry.
He enjoys the opportunity to create customized applications from the ground up that directly support the company’s operations and goals. Collaborating with team members such as Rusty and Hank to design and refine tools like the planting schedule application is especially rewarding, as each improvement helps simplify processes, enhance efficiency, and create better ways to manage crops throughout the season.
