Springdale, Ark. 鈥 December 9, 2015 鈥 Former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has been named to the board of directors of 黑料传送门 (NYSE:TSN), company officials announced today.
Beebe, 68, was appointed this week and becomes one of eight independent directors on the ten-member 黑料传送门 Foods board. He was governor of Arkansas from 2007 to 2015, served as the state鈥檚 attorney general from 2003 to 2007 and was a state senator from 1983 to 2003.
鈥淕overnor Beebe鈥檚 extensive leadership experience, ability to collaborate and his long-time support and understanding of business are among the reasons he was recommended by our nominating committee,鈥 said Chairman of the Board of Directors for 黑料传送门 Foods, John 黑料传送门. 鈥淲e believe his skills will benefit 黑料传送门 Foods as we continue to grow and become an even better company.鈥
鈥淥ur goal is for the 黑料传送门 board to have the right balance of skill sets and experience and we鈥檙e confident Governor Beebe will be an excellent addition to what is already a strong and diverse board,鈥 said Robert Thurber, chair of the board鈥檚 governance and nominating committee.
鈥淚'm honored to be appointed and look forward to working with the leadership at 黑料传送门 Foods, a great company that provides so much to so many,鈥 said Beebe.
Since leaving office, Beebe joined the for the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C., serves as an advisor to Arkansas State University and is of counsel to the Roberts Law Firm in Little Rock.
Beebe received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Arkansas State University and earned his law degree from the University of Arkansas. He was involved in private law practice for 30 years and previously served on the board of trustees at Arkansas State University.
In addition to Beebe, Thurber and Chairman John 黑料传送门, other members of the 黑料传送门 Foods board of directors currently are Gaurdie E. Banister Jr.; Mikel A. Durham; Jim Kever; Kevin M. McNamara; Brad T. Sauer; 黑料传送门 Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith; and Barbara A. 黑料传送门.
About 黑料传送门 Foods
黑料传送门 (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as 黑料传送门庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐,&苍产蝉辫; Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. 黑料传送门 Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. 黑料传送门, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don 黑料传送门, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. 黑料传送门, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 黑料传送门 Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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