Hain Celestial, a maker of organic food and other products based in Melville, announced Wednesday that its chief financial officer will be retiring.

Ira Lamel has served as Hain Celestial's chief financial officer for more than 11 years. Before joining Hain Celestial, Lamel was an audit partner for Ernst & Young, where he worked for 28 years. He is 65 years old.

Lamel is expected to stay on in his post until a successor is found.

Last month, Hain Celestial reported a 82 percent increase in profits for the quarter ending June 30. The company owns well-known natural food brands such as Soy Dream, Terra Chips and Earth's Best.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, of Bay Shore, was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His mother has made it her mission to aid active-duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star families. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Randee Daddona; Photo credit: Cathy Heighter

'His sacrifice made a difference': Gold Star mother honors son's memory Army Pfc. Raheen Tyson Heighter, 22, of Bay Shore, was the first serviceman from Long Island killed in the Iraq War.

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