Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) announced several leadership
appointments today as a result of the election of James P. Snee to the
position of president and chief operating officer announced yesterday.
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Larry L. Vorpahl (Photo: Business Wire)
The following appointments are effective October 26, 2015:
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Larry L. Vorpahl, group vice president and president of consumer
product sales, will assume the position of group vice president and
president of Hormel Foods International.
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Deanna T. Brady, group vice president, foodservice, has been appointed
to the position of group vice president and president of consumer
product sales.
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Jeffrey R. Baker, vice president of marketing, foodservice, will
advance to group vice president, foodservice.
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David F. Weber, president of Burke Corporation, has been promoted to
vice president of marketing, foodservice.
“Congratulations to Larry, Deanna, Jeff, and David on their
advancements,” said Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board and chief
executive officer at Hormel Foods. “They each bring a wealth of
experience to these positions with their deep industry knowledge, strong
leadership, and ability to drive business growth. We look forward to
their continued stewardship of Hormel Foods.”
“Hormel Foods has an incredibly strong management team with exceptional
talent throughout our organization,” commented Snee. “I have had the
pleasure of working with each of these individuals, and I know they
share our focus on innovation and growth and have a solid track record
of success. I look forward to working with them in their new roles and
congratulate them on their appointments.”
Larry L. Vorpahl
Vorpahl joined Hormel Foods in 1986. During his career at Hormel Foods
he has held several posts in product management and marketing. He was
named vice president of marketing in 1999. In 2003, he became vice
president and general manager, Grocery Products, responsible for
overseeing the company’s Grocery Products division. He was promoted to
his current role in October 2005.
Deanna T. Brady
Brady started her career with Hormel Foods in 1996 in the foodservice
division and has held various foodservice sales management positions
throughout the United States. In 2003, Brady was promoted to foodservice
regional manager in Los Angeles, Calif. She was promoted to vice
president, foodservice sales, in 2007. Brady assumed her current
position in October 2013.
Jeffrey R. Baker
Baker joined Hormel Foods in sales in 1990. After holding product
manager positions for smoked meats and sausage, Baker became the meat
products district manager in Buffalo, N.Y., in 2001. In 2002, he was
promoted to senior product manager, meat products, and became the group
product manager for meat products three years later. Baker advanced to
director of fresh meats marketing and Precept Foods in 2009, and he
advanced to his most recent role as vice president of marketing,
foodservice, in 2012.
David F. Weber
Weber started his career with Hormel Foods in 1992 and has held several
foodservice sales and product manager positions throughout the United
States. In 2006 Weber was promoted to foodservice regional manager in
Charlotte, N.C. Weber assumed his current position as president of Burke
Corporation, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods, in 2012.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a multinational
manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products,
many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry.
The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high
competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring
branded, value-added products to the global marketplace. The company is
a member of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index, S&P 500 Dividend
Aristocrats for 2014, was named the 2013 Sustainable Supply Chain of the
Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine, and was again named one of
“The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Corporate Responsibility Magazine
for the seventh year in a row. Hormel Foods was also recognized as a
2015 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine, on the 2015 Best
for Vets Employers List by Military Times, and was named one of the 2015
40 Best Companies for Leaders by Chief Executive magazine. The company
enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice
and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality,
taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit http://www.hormelfoods.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information based on
management’s current views and assumptions. Actual events may differ
materially. Please refer to the cautionary statement regarding
Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors on pages 34-40 in the
company’s Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 24, 2015. The
company’s Form 10-Q can be accessed at www.hormelfoods.com
under “Investors-SEC Filings.”
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