GARNER, N.C. – Butterball, LLC announces the resignation of Keith Shoemaker as president and CEO of the company effective April 25, 2011.
“Butterball thanks Mr. Shoemaker for his valuable service and for successfully guiding the company through last year’s change in ownership as well as his role in making the company what it is today,” said Walter Pelletier, president of Maxwell Farms, LLC and board member of Butterball.
Until a permanent successor is named, current members of the Butterball, LLC board will assume CEO responsibilities.
“Butterball is a strong growing company with a bright future,” said Steven Bresky, president and CEO of Seaboard Corporation. “During this transition we do not anticipate major changes in any areas of production or employment. It is business as usual.”
About Butterball, LLC:
Butterball, LLC is the largest producer of turkey products in the United States. Headquartered in Garner, N.C., Butterball produces one billion pounds of turkey each year, and the company supplies its products to more than 30 countries. The industry leader has seven plants located throughout the United States.
For more information about Butterball, visit www.butterballcorp.com. You can also call 1-800-BUTTERBALL for answers to your most puzzling questions about turkey preparation.
Source: Butterball, LLC
