“Focus.”
Jeanette K. Hatchell is a seasoned financial executive and Certified Public Accountant with more than two decades of experience guiding organizations through financial complexity, operational growth, and strategic transformation. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation as a disciplined, analytical leader who helps organizations strengthen financial foundations while enabling executive teams and boards to make confident, informed decisions. Known for her steady leadership style and unwavering commitment to accuracy and accountability, Jeanette has supported multimillion-dollar enterprises across industries including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and real estate development.
Jeanette currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Blue Mountain Minerals, a limestone mining company where she oversees the organization’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and human resources functions. In this role, she is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial insight to the CEO and Board of Directors while managing the financial health of a two-site operation employing approximately eighty individuals. Her leadership ensures that financial systems, controls, and reporting processes align with both operational realities and long-term strategic goals. By maintaining rigorous financial oversight while remaining closely connected to operational teams, she enables the organization to operate with transparency, efficiency, and financial discipline.
Her career has consistently centered on building financial clarity in organizations navigating operational complexity. Prior to joining Blue Mountain Minerals, Jeanette served as Senior Controller at Jackrabbit Equipment, a private equity and management-owned manufacturer of nut harvesting equipment. In this capacity, she managed both accounting and human resources functions while delivering financial reporting to executive leadership and the board. She also led the company’s financial and standard cost accounting for equipment manufacturing, parts, and service divisions. Her work helped leadership teams better understand operational margins, manage cost structures, and position the company for sustainable growth.
Jeanette’s financial leadership experience also includes serving as Controller for Bright Development, a diversified group of companies involved in real estate development, real estate management, and manufacturing operations. During her tenure, she managed financial reporting across multiple entities while coordinating tax planning strategies and overseeing audits from regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and financial institutions. She led major accounting system conversions and played a key role in evaluating financial software platforms supporting both U.S. and Mexico operations. Her ability to manage complex multi-entity reporting structures while maintaining strategic financial oversight helped strengthen operational efficiency and governance across the organization.
Earlier in her career, Jeanette served as Controller at Farmland Management Services, an organization responsible for managing permanent crop operations for the Hancock Agricultural Investment Group, the agricultural investment arm of John Hancock Insurance. In this role she oversaw accounting, accounts payable, production, and IT teams while coordinating financial reporting across twenty-six operating entities. She led initiatives to strengthen internal controls, improve financial data accuracy, and reduce audit costs through the development of standardized financial processes. By aligning operational teams with reliable financial systems, Jeanette helped bridge the gap between field operations and executive decision-making.
Her professional foundation began in public accounting and corporate finance roles that shaped her deep technical expertise. As a Certified Public Accountant working with Ameriprise Financial and Guy Ransom, CPA, she drafted GAAP financial statements, conducted audits of agricultural companies and nonprofit organizations, and provided estate and tax planning services to a diverse client base. Earlier still, she worked as a Corporate Accountant at E. & J. Gallo Winery, one of the largest wine producers in the world. There she supported consolidated financial reporting, statutory financial statement preparation, and reconciliation processes tied to the company’s insurance and import business units.
Jeanette’s career reflects a consistent theme: building reliable financial frameworks that empower organizations to operate with clarity and confidence. She believes that strong financial leadership begins with trustworthy data, sound internal controls, and transparent reporting structures. Her approach often starts with strengthening the balance sheet and ensuring reconciliations and documentation are sound. From that foundation, organizations are able to produce more accurate income statements, reduce audit exposure, and make more informed operational decisions.
Her leadership style is rooted in collaboration and professional curiosity. Jeanette has led teams across accounting, finance, HR, and operational departments, emphasizing continuous improvement and professional development. She has successfully streamlined manual processes, automated reporting functions within existing ERP systems, and encouraged team members to explore new ways to improve operational efficiency. By fostering a culture of accountability and learning, she helps organizations unlock both individual potential and institutional resilience.
Jeanette is a dedicated professional with strong experience in financial oversight and organizational leadership. She previously served as Secretary of Farmland Management Services, where she supported key administrative and operational functions. Since December 2021, she has been the Treasurer of Sonora Rotary, demonstrating her commitment to community service and financial stewardship. Jeanette also serves as Secretary of the Audit Committee at Blue Mountain Minerals, where she contributes to governance and accountability through her attention to detail and integrity.
Jeanette holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from California State University, Stanislaus. She earned her Certified Public Accountant designation in the State of California in 2008 and has since maintained an active role in financial leadership positions that demand technical precision, ethical stewardship, and strategic insight. Her experience across industries provides her with a broad perspective on financial governance and operational performance.
In addition to her executive responsibilities, Jeanette has spent many years presenting financial analysis and operational insights to boards and senior leadership teams. Through these experiences she has developed a deep appreciation for the role strong governance plays in guiding organizational success. She is now actively pursuing board service opportunities where she can contribute her financial expertise, operational perspective, and commitment to ethical leadership.
At the core of Jeanette Hatchell’s professional philosophy is a simple yet powerful guiding principle: focus. She believes that maintaining clarity of purpose, attention to detail, and disciplined financial oversight enables organizations to navigate complexity and pursue growth with confidence. Whether managing financial operations, mentoring teams, or advising leadership, Jeanette remains committed to helping organizations build strong foundations for long-term success.
Character:
Jeanette demonstrates integrity and accountability through every aspect of her financial leadership, consistently prioritizing transparency and ethical stewardship in the organizations she serves. She approaches challenges with discipline and focus, ensuring that complex financial environments are navigated with both accuracy and responsibility. Her dedication to reliability and trust has earned her the confidence of executives, colleagues, and board members throughout her career.
Knowledge:
With more than twenty years of experience in accounting, finance, and corporate reporting, Jeanette brings deep technical knowledge across GAAP compliance, auditing, tax planning, and financial management. Her career spans multiple industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and real estate development, allowing her to apply financial principles within diverse operational environments. This breadth of experience enables her to provide valuable insight into both financial performance and organizational strategy.
Strategic:
Jeanette approaches financial leadership with a long-term strategic mindset that prioritizes sound controls, accurate reporting, and sustainable growth. She understands that financial clarity enables stronger executive decisions and helps organizations navigate both risk and opportunity. By aligning financial systems with operational realities, she supports leadership teams in building resilient and forward-thinking businesses.
Communication:
Recognized for her ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executives and boards. Through years of presenting financial reports and strategic analysis, she has developed a communication style that emphasizes clarity, precision, and relevance. Her ability to connect financial information with operational outcomes helps leadership teams make confident, well-informed decisions.
