1991 Distinguished Nebraskans Award Recipient Charles Michael Harper Michael Harper made ConAgra, formerly Nebraska Consolidated Mills, one of the premier food consolidators in America and a massively important landmark in the Omaha business community. As chief executive officer from 1976 through 1992, Harper expanded ConAgra’s sales from $636 million in 1974 to $9 billion in 1987. Some of ConAgra’s most popular brands include Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee and Manwich. Back to list

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