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Other Matters: We have approximately 115,000 employees and, at any time, have various employment practices matters outstanding.
In the aggregate, these matters are significant to the Company, and we devote significant resources to managing employment issues.
Additionally, we are subject to other lawsuits, investigations and claims (some of which involve substantial amounts) arising out of
the conduct of our business. While the ultimate results of these matters cannot be determined, they are not expected to have a material
adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED
Not applicable.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
Our officers serve one year terms from the date of their election, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. No family
relationships exist among these officers. The name, title, age and year of initial election to executive office of our executive officers
are listed below:
Name Title Age
Year Elected
Executive Officer
Craig J. Hart Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 54 2004
Kenneth J. Kimbro Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer 57 2009
Donnie King Senior Group Vice President, Poultry and Prepared Foods 48 2009
Dennis Leatherby Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 50 1994
James V. Lochner Chief Operating Officer 58 2005
Donnie Smith President and Chief Executive Officer 51 2008
David L. Van Bebber Executive Vice President and General Counsel 54 2008
Jeffrey D. Webster Group Vice President, Renewable Products Division 49 2008
Noel White Senior Group Vice President, Fresh Meats 52 2009
Craig J. Hart was appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in 2004. Mr. Hart was initially
employed by IBP in 1978.
Kenneth J. Kimbro was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer in 2007, after serving as Senior
Vice President, Human Resources since 2001. Mr. Kimbro was initially employed by IBP in 1995.
Donnie King was appointed Senior Group Vice President, Poultry and Prepared Foods in December 2009, after serving as
Group Vice President, Refrigerated and Deli since 2008, Group Vice President, Operations since 2007, Senior Vice President,
Consumer Products Operations since 2006 and Senior Vice President, Poultry Operations since 2003. Mr. King was initially employed
by Valmac Industries, Inc. in 1982. Valmac Industries, Inc. was acquired by the Company in 1984.
Dennis Leatherby was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2008 after serving as Senior Vice
President, Finance and Treasurer since 1998. He also served as Interim Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2006. Mr. Leatherby was
initially employed by the Company in 1990.
James V. Lochner was appointed Chief Operating Officer in November 2009, after serving as Senior Group Vice President,
Fresh Meats since 2007, Senior Group Vice President, Fresh Meats and Margin Optimization since 2006 and Senior Group Vice
President, Margin Optimization, Purchasing and Logistics since 2005. Mr. Lochner was initially employed by IBP in 1983.
Donnie Smith was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2009, after serving as Senior Group Vice
President, Poultry and Prepared Foods since January 2009, Group Vice President of Consumer Products since 2008, Group Vice
President of Logistics and Operations Services since 2007, Group Vice President Information Systems, Purchasing and Distribution
since 2006 and Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since 2005. Mr. Smith was initially employed by the Company in
1980.
David L. Van Bebber was appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel in 2008, after serving as Senior Vice
President and Deputy General Counsel since 2004. Mr. Van Bebber was initially employed by Lane Processing in 1982. Lane
Processing was acquired by the Company in 1986.
Jeffrey D. Webster was appointed Group Vice President, Renewable Products Division in 2008, after serving as Senior Vice
President, Renewable Products Division since 2007, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy Development and Renewable Energy
since 2006 and Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development since 2005. Mr. Webster was initially employed by the Company in
2004.
Noel White was appointed Senior Group Vice President, Fresh Meats in December 2009, after serving as Senior Vice
President, Pork Margin Management since 2007 and Group Vice President, Fresh Meats Operations/Commodity Sales since 2005. Mr.
White was initially employed by IBP in 1983.