Former Arkansas Governor Named Tyson Foods Board Member
December 09 2015 - 4:05PM
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has been named to the board of
directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), company officials
announced today.
Beebe, 68, was appointed this week and becomes one of eight
independent directors on the ten-member Tyson Foods board. He was
governor of Arkansas from 2007 to 2015, served as the state's
attorney general from 2003 to 2007 and was a state senator from
1983 to 2003.
"Governor Beebe's 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," said Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tyson
Foods, John Tyson. "We believe his skills will benefit Tyson Foods
as we continue to grow and become an even better company."
"Our goal is for the Tyson board to have the right balance of
skill sets and experience and we're confident Governor Beebe will
be an excellent addition to what is already a strong and diverse
board," said Robert Thurber, chair of the board's governance and
nominating committee.
"I'm honored to be appointed and look forward to working with
the leadership at Tyson Foods, a great company that provides so
much to so many," said Beebe.
Since leaving office, Beebe joined the Governors' Council 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 Tyson, other
members of the Tyson Foods board of directors currently are Gaurdie
E. Banister Jr.; Mikel A. Durham; Jim Kever; Kevin M. McNamara;
Brad T. Sauer; Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith; and
Barbara A. Tyson.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale,
Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading
brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®,
Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It's 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. Tyson Foods was founded in
1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the
business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many
years and grandson, John H. Tyson, 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, Tyson 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.
CONTACT: Gary Mickelson, 479-290-6111, gary.mickelson@tyson.com
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