Baledge Appointed to Tyson Foods Board of Directors
February 21 2020 - 4:15PM
Les R. Baledge, 62, has been appointed to the board of directors of
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), company officials announced today.
Baledge was executive vice president and general counsel of
Tyson Foods from 1999 to 2004. He also practiced corporate and
finance law with Kutak Rock and The Rose Law Firm, both located in
Little Rock. In addition, he previously served on the boards of BMP
Sunstone Corp. and Fairfield Communities, Inc.
The appointment of Baledge increases the number of directors on
the Tyson Foods board to 13. He will serve on the Governance and
Nominating Committee.
“The extensive knowledge that Les has about our company combined
with his valuable background in law, business and strategy, will
benefit our continued growth efforts,” said Chairman John Tyson.
“We’re excited to have his experience and perspective on the
board.”
Baledge has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Westminster
College and a law degree from the University of Arkansas.
In addition to Baledge and Chairman John Tyson, other current
members of the Tyson Foods board of directors are Gaurdie E.
Banister Jr., Tyson Foods president Dean Banks, Mike Beebe, Mikel
A. Durham, Jonathan D. Mariner, Kevin M. McNamara, Cheryl S.
Miller, Jeffrey K. Schomburger, Robert Thurber, Barbara A. Tyson
and Tyson Foods CEO Noel White.
About Tyson FoodsTyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN)
is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized
leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under
three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad
portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®,
Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®,
ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually
to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s
available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food
can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has
141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives
to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders,
customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of
the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Visit TYSONFOODS.COM to learn more.
Contact: GARY MICKELSON,
479-290-6111
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