Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced that as a result of its definitive agreement to acquire CytoSport Holdings, Inc., maker of Muscle Milk® products, Greg N. Longstreet, Tom J. Miskowski and Steven E. Orcutt will assume leadership roles with CytoSport, based in Benicia, Calif.
- Longstreet, president of Farmer John, Vernon, Calif., has been named the chief executive officer of CytoSport.
- Miskowski, president of Century Foods International (CFI), Sparta, Wis., has been named chief operating officer of CytoSport and will maintain his responsibilities as president of CFI.
- Orcutt, director and business unit controller, Grocery Products and consumer product sales, Corporate Office (Austin, Minn.), has been named chief financial officer of CytoSport.
“Congratulations to Greg, Tom and Steve on their advancements,” said Donald H. Kremin, group vice president of Specialty Foods. “We look forward to their continued leadership in this exciting new part of the business.”
Longstreet
Longstreet began his career in 1992 as a sales
representative in Grocery Products in the District of Columbia. After
holding several sales and marketing roles within the organization and a
few years away from the company, he rejoined in 2006 and assumed his
current role as president of Farmer John in 2007.
Miskowski
Miskowski began his career with Hormel Foods in
2000 as senior financial officer at Century Foods International, coming
to the company with an extensive accounting background. In 2002, he
assumed his current role as president of CFI.
Orcutt
Orcutt began his career in 1984 as an accountant at
the Austin (Minn.) Plant. He held several accounting and management
positions within the company before he assumed his current role as
director and business unit controller of Grocery Products and consumer
products sales in 2013.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in
Austin, Minn., 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 Dividend Aristocrats for 2013, 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 sixth year in a row. Hormel
Foods was recognized on the G.I. Jobs magazine list of America’s Top 100
Military Friendly Employers in 2012 and 2013, and named one of the 2014
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.
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