Mark AminPrincipalMark Amin is a fourth-generation pistachio farmer and has been actively involved in the nut industry for more than 40 years in Iran and the United States. In addition to his involvement in the nut industry, Mark has had numerous professional accomplishments in the entertainment industry. Mark founded, and from 1984 to 2000 served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trimark Pictures, a publicly traded film production and distribution company that merged with Lionsgate Entertainment in 2000. Mark was Vice Chairman and served on the Board of Directors of Lionsgate Entertainment, a producer and distributor of motion pictures from 2000 to 2009. In 2001, Mark founded and has since served as Chief Executive Officer of Sobini Films, a private producer and financier of motion pictures. Mark has many award-winning and successful films to his credit and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Mark earned an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Hassan AminPrincipalHassan Amin is a fourth-generation farmer and has been involved in the nut industry for more than 25 years in the United States. Hassan purchased his first farmland in California in 2000, which he developed into a pistachio orchard. He has owned and managed that orchard ever since, and in 2008 he dedicated his professional career to agriculture development and management through AminAg. Hassan started his professional career working in various business development and finance roles at the Estee Lauder Companies in New York. He later moved to San Francisco where he joined the finance team at McKesson Corporation. More than 8 years at McKesson, Hassan held many senior finance roles, leaving the company as Director of Investor Relations. Hassan earned an MBA from New York University.
Craig MercerCraig Mercer joined AminAg in early 2025 as its Chief Operating Officer, where he leads operations, financial strategy, and growth initiatives. He focuses on streamlining operations, driving long-term performance, and executing strategic capital deployment. Craig quickly established a strong command of the Company's operations. Prior to AminAg, he held various roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and McKesson, and most recently served as CFO for two private equity-backed healthcare services companies, where he led financial and operational initiatives. Craig holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Susan BarnesSusan Barnes is an accounting and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience. Her experience includes rendering audit services as a licensed CPA as well as managing these services for public and private companies. As Controller of AminAg, Susan manages the general accounting, budgeting and forecasting for our overall operations, supporting our relationships with our farm managers and processors and providing support for internal decision making. Additionally, Susan works directly with our audit and tax partners to facilitate meeting our external requirements. She started her career with Arthur Andersen in the audit and risk management divisions and then held financial positions with West Marine, Advent Software and most recently as Controller for Arbor Building Group, a mid-size commercial general contractor. Susan received her MBA from Pace University.
Rachel BrowneRachel Browne has extensive experience supporting small- to medium-sized businesses with roles in accounting, marketing and communications. Rachel is the key link between our administrative and farm management teams, overseeing our accounts payable and cash flow processes, while also assisting with budgeting and forecasting to support the AminAg farming enterprise.
Hamid ShafipourHamid Shafipour is a retired radiologist and a third-generation pistachio farmer. His father was a pioneer in modern pistachio farming in Rafsanjan, Iran and Hamid managed the family farms. Upon retirement from his medical practice, Hamid returned to his farming roots, developing new orchards in the Central Valley of California. Hamid remains deeply passionate about farming and continues to share his knowledge and experience with the AminAg team.
Brody FeuerhakenBrody Feuerhaken joined AminAg in 2020, and works closely with farm managers and foremen, traveling extensively to oversee daily farming operations and support efficient, high-quality production. Known for his exceptional problem-solving skills, Brody has a unique ability to identify and solve complex technical, operational, and mechanical challenges. Before joining AminAg, he spent 14 years building and customizing some of the world's most exclusive one-of-a-kind classic automobiles and historic vintage race cars, where precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail were paramount. His diverse background also includes agricultural greenhouse design and infrastructure, residential home remodeling, and property management, giving him a practical, hands-on approach to every project. Outside of work, Brody is a devoted girl dad who enjoys traveling, boating, and making lasting memories with his family.
Farm ManagersAminAg, LLC contracts with five different elite farm managers in the Central Valley who are responsible for the daily horticultural operations of the properties.