SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 27, 2016 – Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. has announced that Todd Nogelmeier has been promoted to vice president, foodservice sales. Nogelmeier will lead and direct the sales activities for Tyson Fresh Meats National Accounts Foodservice Sales Team, including sales of beef and pork to both broadline and chain accounts.

Nogelmeier started his career at IBP, Inc.’s Dakota City, Nebraska, beef plant while he was attending college. After graduation, he joined IBP full time as a quality-control supervisor. IBP was acquired by Tyson Foods in 2001.  Nogelmeier has 27 years of experience in sales and boxed beef pricing. Over the last 10 years, he served as president of the company’s Midwest Service Center, overseeing sales in a 16-state region.

“We value Todd’s leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the business and know he’ll do well in his new role,” said Jerry Holbrook, senior vice president-sales and marketing for Tyson Fresh Meats.

Nogelmeier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Beef Production, from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota.

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

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