J. Walter ‘Gator’ Pelletier III Honored with National Turkey Federation Lifetime Achievement Award
J. Walter Pelletier III, a native of Maysville, North Carolina, dedicated his career to advancing best practices in animal welfare, production efficiency and industry collaboration. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering, Gator began his professional journey at Milliken & Company before transitioning to agriculture, where he built a remarkable career at Goldsboro Milling Company and Butterball, LLC. …