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Sanderson Farms
NEWSletter
Inaugural Sanderson Farms Championship makes a difference in
the lives of young Blair E. Batson patients
e felt participation in this event was consistent with our goals at Sanderson Farms to
be good citizens, support our communities and positively impact the tournament’s
charities,” said Joe Frank Sanderson, Jr., Sanderson Farms’ Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board. “Helping others is at the center of this company’s culture and our
employees take very seriously our obligation individually and collectively to respond to
those in our communities who need help.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 →
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Sanderson Farms
NEWSletter
CONTENTS A Letter from Our President ........................................................... 3
Brazos Processing Hosts Guests ...................................................... 5
Sanderson Farms Named Sysco’s Gold Supplier .......................... 6
Promotions .................................................................................... 7-9
New Employees ......................................................................... 10-11
Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness .................................. 12-13
Advanced Trainee Meeting ...................................................... 14-15
Spotlight on Employees ............................................................ 16-17
Adel Production Growers: Mathis Acree Farm .......................... 18
Adel Production Growers: Ty Hendley Farm ............................. 19
Focus on Employees: The Fleet Department ......................... 20-21
Summer Internship Program .................................................. 22-23
Sanderson Farms Championship Impacts Community ....... 24-27
Leading with Vision: The Team .............................................. 28-29
Leading with Vision: The Coach ............................................. 30-31
Leading with Vision: The Reality ........................................... 32-33
Hazlehurst Production Growers: 3D Farm ................................. 34
Hazlehurst Production Growers: G&J Farm .............................. 35
Quarterly Trainee Meeting ...................................................... 36-37
Retirements ............................................................................... 38-39
Manager of Aircraft Granted Patriot Award .............................. 40
Our Company ........................................................................... 41-42
Our Community ............................................................................. 43
Our Children ............................................................................. 44-45
Child Care ................................................................................. 46-47
Editor in Chief
Robin Robinson
Managing Editor
Ashley Cockerham
Coordinator
Tessa Cain
Corporate Translator
Vania Nelson
Reporters Laurel Processing
Mattie Conner
Laurel Production
Carol Simmons
Collins Processing
Danny Martin
Collins Production
Gail Garrett Brad Clark
Hazlehurst Processing
April Taylor Angellica Benjamin
Hazlehurst Production
Amberly Sherwood
McComb Processing
Natalie Everett
McComb Production
Grady Cutrer Wanda Bullock
Hammond Processing
Joni Fullerton
Child Care
Glenda Bonds
Foods
Alice Winston
Brazos Processing
Teresa Gonzalez
Brazos Production
Stacey Reynolds Evelyn Oder
Waco Processing
Kelly Alejandro
Waco Production
Lily Bolanos
Adel Production
Melissa Pounds
Moultrie Processing
Keisly Exum
Kinston Production
Randall Boehme
Sanderson Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Volume 29 Fall 2013 Issue 4
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A Letter From Our President
A Letter From Our President
Dear Associates,
At Sanderson Farms, we are not only concerned about the
well-being and success of our associates, shareholders and
customers, we are also concerned about the well-being of our
community at large.
Ever since our humble beginnings in 1947, our vision is to be
respected within the communities in which we live and the
industries of which we are a part. It is those same, consistently
upheld hometown values of honesty, integrity and innovation
that have transcended our company to new industry heights and
standards of performance.
As a respected corporate citizen, we are committed to aid and
invest, wherever possible, in our communities, because we
believe that as the community does better, we do better. Earlier
this spring, when Sanderson Farms announced its decision to
serve as the title sponsor for the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) TOUR’s 2013 Tournament
at Annandale Golf Club in Madison, Mississippi, we were doing just that, operating as the
responsible and concerned corporate citizen that we strive to be. Sanderson Farms saw a potential
need in this charity event, and, I am proud to say, that we reacted accordingly to that civic
opportunity.
As a result of our title sponsorship and the generous contributions of many other concerned
businesses, citizens and volunteers, the 2013 Sanderson Farms Championship was a success,
generating estimates of more than $300,000 to the primary charity recipient, Friends of Children’s
Hospital, a non-profit organization created to benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition to the charitable
contribution, it has been estimated, in past years, that the tournament itself has had at least a $22
million dollar impact in Mississippi.
On behalf of Sanderson Farms, I would like to personally thank each individual and every company
who was involved in the success of this tournament. As a company, we were honored to host such an
event that not only economically impacted our home state, but also benefited the children by
supporting the Blair E. Batson Hospital.
Investing in the future of our children and the communities in which we operate will always be an
aspiration that our company strives to uphold.
Sincerely,
Lampkin Butts President and Chief Operating Officer
Lampkin Butts, President and Chief
Operating Officer
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Una Carta de Nuestro Presidente
Estimados Socios,
En Sanderson Farms, no sólo nos preocupamos por el bienestar y el éxito de nuestros socios,
accionistas y clientes, también nos preocupamos por el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.
Desde nuestros humildes comienzos en 1947, nuestra visión es ser respetados en las comunidades en
las que vivimos y las industrias de las cuales formamos parte. Son esos mismos valores de la
comunidad, mantenidos continuamente, como la honestidad, la integridad y la innovación que han
trascendido nuestra compañía a un nuevo nivel y estándares de desempeño en la industria.
Como ciudadano corporativo respetado, estamos comprometidos a ayudar e invertir, siempre que
sea posible, en nuestras comunidades, porque creemos que a medida que la comunidad mejora,
nosotros mejoramos. A principios de esta primavera, cuando Sanderson Farms anunció su decisión
de servir como el patrocinador oficial del Torneo del 2013 de la Professional Golfer’s Association
(PGA, por sus siglas en inglés) TOUR (Gira de la Asociación de Golfistas Profesionales) en el Club de
Golf de Annandale en Madison, Mississippi, precisamente estábamos haciendo eso, operando como
el ciudadano corporativo responsable y preocupado que nos esforzamos por ser. Sanderson Farms
vio la necesidad potencial en este evento de caridad, y me enorgullece decir que hemos reaccionado
de acuerdo con esa oportunidad cívica.
Como resultado de nuestro patrocinio y la generosa contribución de muchas otras empresas,
ciudadanos y voluntarios interesados, el Campeonato de Sanderson Farms de 2013 fue todo un éxito,
generando estimaciones de más de $300,000 a la organización benéfica primaria, Friends of
Children’s Hospital (Amigos del Hospital de Niños), una organización sin fines de lucro creada en
beneficio del Hospital para Niños Blair E. Batson en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de
Mississippi en Jackson, Mississippi. Además de la contribución caritativa, se ha estimado, en los
últimos años, que el torneo ha tenido por lo menos un impacto de $22 millones en Mississippi.
Por parte de Sanderson Farms, me gustaría agradecerle personalmente a cada individuo y cada
empresa que participó en el éxito de este torneo. Como empresa, hemos tenido el honor de ser el
anfitrión de un evento que no sólo afectó económicamente nuestro estado, sino que también
benefició a los niños mediante el apoyo al Hospital Blair E. Batson.
Invertir en el futuro de nuestros hijos y las comunidades en las que operamos siempre será una
aspiración que nuestra empresa se esfuerza por mantener.
Sinceramente,
Lampkin Butts
Presidente y Principal Oficial de Operaciones
Brazos Processing Hosts Guests
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Brazos Processing Hosts Guests
-Ashley Cockerham
razos Processing was honored to host Congressman Bill Flores and Sanderson Farms President
and Chief Operating Officer, Lampkin Butts, at their Texas processing facility. Congressman Flores
was elected into the United States House of Representatives in
November 2010. He is also an alumnus of Texas A&M University, as
well as a longtime resident of Bryan, Texas.
The tour of the facility was conducted by Brazos Processing employees
Ross Harbison, Division Manager; Jeff Black, Plant Manager; Amy
Holloway, Advanced Trainee II; and Jared Lowe, Advanced Trainee II.
Brazos Processing was honored to host these distinguished guests and
would like to welcome them back at any point in the future.
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Sanderson Farms Named Sysco’s Gold Supplier
Sanderson Farms Wins Foodservice Award
-Ashley Cockerham
anderson Farms has been named Sysco Corporation’s Gold Supplier during an awards banquet
held in honor of Sysco’s top suppliers in June. This key acquisition marks Sanderson Farms’ fifth
consecutive win in this category of suppliers.
Within the food service industry, Sysco Corporation is regarded as the global leader in selling,
marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities,
lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.
The 2013 Sysco Supplier Excellence recipients were selected from over 1,000 eligible suppliers who
either met or surpassed the company’s exacting standards. This year’s edition of the awards
banquet marks the 19th anniversary of Sysco Corporation publicly recognizing its top food
suppliers.
Supplier Excellence recipients were selected based on key business performance measurements as
prescribed by Sysco’s U.S.-headquartered distribution companies, as well as Sysco’s corporate
merchandising, sourcing, quality assurance and supply chain departments.
On behalf of Sanderson Farms, we would like to extend our gratitude to the various different
departments who exhibited excellent performance that made such a revered industry accolade a
possibility for our company.
The collaborative effort that was required to successfully achieve and surpass Sysco Corporation’s
product standards for the mass quantity of food products that we supply will, most certainly, not go
unnoticed by the company. Such a tremendous, comprehensive effort requires maximum
performance from our processing, quality control, sales and marketing departments. Thank you for
your unwavering diligence, labor and support of our company’s vision and goals.
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Michael Smith
Michael Smith has been promoted to Hatchery Superintendent at Collins Production. Michael began his career with Sanderson Farms in October 2009 as a Live Haul Supervisor. He and his wife, Dawn, have a 13-year-old daughter named Bailey. Michael and his family attend, and are actively involved in, Soso First Baptist Church located in Soso, Mississippi.
Kendall Pigg
Kendall Pigg has been promoted to Broiler Manager at Hazlehurst Production. The Leake County, Mississippi native holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Science from Mississippi State University. Kendall has extensive experience in the poultry industry, including positions held within broilers, breeders, feed mill and transportation at various other poultry companies within the state. Outside of his work responsibilities, Kendall enjoys hunting, training hunting dogs and attending Pinelake Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
Stacey Davis
Stacey Davis has been promoted to Chief Accountant at Hazlehurst Production. She began her career with Sanderson Farms in July 2008 as a Staff Accountant. Stacey is a summa cum laude graduate of Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. She and her husband, Chuck, have been married for 30 years. They have two children together, Todd and Bradi. Hazlehurst Production would like to congratulate Stacey on her recent promotion.
Promotions
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David Layton
David Layton has been promoted to Feed Mill Supervisor at Collins Production. David began his career with Sanderson Farms in January 2008 as a Feed Truck Driver. Prior to employment with Sanderson Farms, David had more than 25 years of truck driving experience under his belt. The Magee, Mississippi native and his wife, Yvonne, have been married for 36 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren. In his spare time, David enjoys fishing, hunting and woodworking. When asked about his experience with Sanderson Farms, David stated, “I work with some really great people, and I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great company.”
Mackie Bonnette, Jr.
Mackie Bonnette has been promoted to Feed Delivery Supervisor at McComb Production. He began his career with Sanderson Farms in April 2012 as a Feed Delivery Driver. Prior to joining the Sanderson Farms team, Mackie had a long and distinguished career in Louisiana and Mississippi law enforcement, including positions such as Corrections Officer for the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. In addition to a successful law enforcement career, he also has an extensive commercial driving history. Mackie is married to his wife, Jennifer. He is also the father of three children, 21-year-old Mackie III, 17-year-old Lene and 7-month-old BreAnne.
Promotions
Tammye McCloud
Tammye has been promoted to Processing Secretary at Collins Processing. She has been with Sanderson Farms for 24 years, serving in various positions including pre-price, cut-up and shipping. Tammye has two daughters and enjoys relaxing during her time off from work. Aside from work and relaxation, Tammy is an active member of Shorts Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The team at Collins Processing congratulates Tammye on her promotion.
Alex Mendez
Alex Mendez has been promoted to Specialty Supervisor I at Brazos Processing. He has been with Sanderson Farms since October 2010. Brazos Processing congratulates Alex on his recent promotion.
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Steven Estrada
Steven Estrada has been promoted to Egg Supervisor at Waco Production. Steven began his career with Sanderson Farms in November 2012 as a Transfer Crew member. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, as well as working on cars and computers. Steven is grateful for this employment opportunity, and looks forward to learning more about his new position.
Darryl Harris
Darryl Harris has been promoted to Shift Maintenance Supervisor II at the Foods division. Darryl has been with Sanderson Farms for more than 12 years. He and his wife have three beautiful children together. When he is not working, Darryl enjoys spending time traveling with his family and watching his children play sports. Aside from work and his family, Darryl’s faith is a very important aspect of his life. “God is the head of my life,” said Darryl, “and I am grateful for all things good or bad that He sends my way.”
Tim White
Tim White has been promoted to Broiler Supervisor at Kinston Production. Tim began his career with Sanderson Farms in 2012 as a Beginning Trainee fulfilling various responsibilities within the Hatchery, Feed Mill, Live Haul and Breeder divisions. He holds a degree in Industrial and Computer Engineering from Lenoir Community College, as well as a Master’s degree in Management and Public Relations from the University of Phoenix. Tim is married to his wife, Deborah, and they have two twin daughters, Michelle and Danaille, as well as a son named Timothy, Jr.
Justin Sinclair
Justin Sinclair has been named Breeder Supervisor at Kinston Production. Justin began his career with Sanderson Farms in April 2010 as a Broiler Supervisor. Prior to joining Sanderson Farms, he worked with Pfizer Poultry Health, Sinclair Poultry Farm and Barefoot Hog Farm. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Science, with a concentration in Technology, from North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Jessica, reside in Faison, North Carolina.
Promotions
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New Employees
Robert “Bobby” Thomas
Bobby Thomas has joined Sanderson Farms as Flock Supervisor at McComb Production. Prior to joining the Sanderson Farms team, he was a supervisor for Borden Milk Products in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bobby and his wife, Veronica, have been married for 18 years. They have three children, 26-year-old Corey, 26-year-old Angel and 22-year-old Drew. In his spare time, Bobby enjoys hunting and playing golf.
Owen Royal, Jr.
Owen Royal has joined Sanderson Farms as Flock Supervisor at McComb Production. Prior to joining Sanderson Farms, Owen worked for Cargill in Halls, Tennessee. He holds a degree in Agriculture Economics from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. Outside of his work responsibilities, Owen enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with friends and family.
Oluwaseun Ayobami Durojaye
Oluwaseun Ayobami Durojaye has joined Sanderson Farms as Egg Supervisor at Hazlehurst Production. At Sanderson Farms, Oluwaseun is better known as Seun. Seun is a native of Tjebuode in the state of Ogun, Nigeria. He received his diploma from the Federal College of Animal Health Production Technology in Jbadan, Nigeria. In 2011, Seun came to the United States to continue his studies at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. By May 2013, he had received a Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science from Mississippi State. Prior to graduation from Mississippi State University, Seun was a summer intern with Sanderson Farms at both the Laurel and Hazlehurst Production facilities. When asked about the meaning of his name in his native Yoruba language, Seun stated that his first name, Oluwaseun, meant “thank God.” He explained further that his middle name, Aboyami, means “joy has come unto me” and, finally, his last name, Durojaye, means “wait and enjoy life.”
Stephanie Iselt
Stephanie Iselt has joined Sanderson Farms as Quality Control Lab Tech at Brazos Processing. We welcome her to the team at Brazos Processing.
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New Employees
William Heath
William Heath has joined the Sanderson Farms team as Spray and Wash Supervisor at Kinston Production. Prior to joining Sanderson Farms, he was self-employed for several years. Outside of his new work responsibilities, William enjoys spending time saltwater fishing. Kinston Production welcomes William to the team.
William Johnson
William Johnson has joined Sanderson Farms as Broiler Supervisor at Kinston Production. He holds a degree in Animal Industry from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2012, William served as a summer intern with Sanderson Farms at Kinston Production. When asked about his experience as an intern, William stated that he was thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Summer Internship Program, as well as the recent employment opportunities that the program has afforded him within his chosen field of study.
Erik Nkembe
Erik Nkembe has joined the Sanderson Farms team as Broiler Supervisor at Adel Production. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Leadership from the University of Georgia. We welcome Erik to the team at Adel Production.
Diane Gunn
The Foods Division welcomes Diane Gunn, Payroll Clerk, to their staff. Prior to joining the Sanderson Farms team, Diane had a successful, 26-year-long career as an Administrative Assistant for the McDonald’s Corporation. The Ellisville, Mississippi native is married to husband Lynn, and they have two beautiful daughters, Lindsey and Bethany. Lindsey is a teacher, while daughter Bethany works at Mississippi State University. In her spare time, Diane enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
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Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness
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S S The ixth ense
-Robin Robinson
he “Sixth Sense” was the topic of the sixth Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness meeting. The
Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness meetings are held quarterly and bring the top management
team of Sanderson Farms together for two days of training and group interaction. The desired
outcomes for the meeting included understanding that the decisions
made by managers shape the future of Sanderson Farms; understanding
the different forms of decision-making; knowing how to “frame” issues
to ensure that the real problem is being addressed; and understanding
the dynamics of team decision-making.
The participants, through experiential learning activities, experienced
the difference between Systems 1 Thinking and Systems 2 Thinking.
Systems 1 Thinking, our “Sixth Sense” or intuition, is typically fast,
automatic and effortless. Systems 2 Thinking refers to reasoning that is
slower, conscious and logical.
Dividing the decision-making into four stages can provide a needed guide for Systems 2 Thinking.
The four-stage process includes: framing the problem, gathering
intelligence, coming to conclusions and learning from experience. Good
decision-makers must go through the first three stages or they will
happen with us or without us, poorly or wisely.
Expanding options, challenging assumptions, adding knowledge and
diversifying interpretations occur during the framing and gathering
intelligence stage. In contrast, the second two stages are primarily
convergent. Coming to conclusions and learning from experience
narrow in on the preferred option and summarize learning outcomes
into important lessons for the future.
Participants viewed a clip from the hit movie, Moneyball, a fictionalized version of Billy Beane, Bill
James and Sabermetrics. Moneyball is a wonderful film about baseball,
rigid thinking and how using data differently allowed the Oakland A’s to
compete against teams that spent much more in payroll dollars. The
performances and storytelling are inspiring.
In the clip called “asking all the wrong questions,” the character Peter
Brand, played by Jonah Hill, explains how people who run baseball are
asking all the wrong questions. He challenges their assumptions. He
explains that in baseball, managers buy players. Peter believes you
should buy wins by buying runs, because of players who can get on
base. This is an example of “framing” and asking the right questions.
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Robin Robinson, Director of
Organization Development and
Corporate Communication
Joe Sanderson, Jr., Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
Randy Pettus, Director of
Production
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Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness
The participants reviewed a case study of the Encyclopedia Britannica to better understand the
importance of correctly framing the problem. The case study showed that the Britannica executives
apparently framed their issues narrowly from a print book publisher’s
perspective. In the changed business environment of the 1990s, their
once-winning “book publisher” frame became a losing one. Had the
Britannica executives known how to consciously evaluate their frame
and reframe themselves from “book publishers” to one among many
companies helping children and adults gain a knowledge advantage in a
highly competitive world, they probably would have responded
differently.
Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Amy Whitten, Principal of The
Whitten Group, walked participants through a process to better
understand how our frames and mental models are developed, which
lead to how decisions are made. The participants completed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to
learn their natural tendencies in decision-making. The participants were
divided into four teams: Processing, Production, Sales and Corporate
Office to compete in an experiential learning activity to determine which
group made the best decisions based on a computerized simulation.
Lampkin Butts, President and Chief Operating Officer, opened and
closed the Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness meeting with an
inspirational message. The participants enjoyed having conversations
with the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Joe F.
Sanderson, Jr. Executive Committee members also participated through
panel discussion. The Leadership Initiative for Effectiveness meeting
was a great learning experience.
Lampkin Butts, President and
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Marty Ewing, Director of
Technical Services
Advanced Trainee Meeting
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Purposeful Leadership
-Ashley Cockerham
urposeful Leadership, the featured training topic for the recently held Advanced Trainee Quarterly
Meeting, is focused on the importance of purposeful leadership and its direct correlation to success as a Sanderson Farms employee. President and Chief Operating Officer, Lampkin Butts, opened the meeting by sharing information with the Trainees about purposeful leadership and its associated relationship with their degree of effectiveness as employees. At Sanderson Farms, purposeful leadership is paramount in all of our dealings and, as a result, it is also a key to success as a Sanderson Farms employee. During the course of the meeting, Advanced Trainees were instructed concerning the importance of purposeful leadership from a variety of Executive Committee members, including Mike Cockrell, Chief Financial Officer; Randy Pettus, Director of Production; Brian Williams, Director of Processing; Tim Rigney, Corporate Controller; and Dr. Marty Ewing, Director of Technical Services. Chuck Hancock, Manager of Corporate Sales, was also at hand to address the Trainees concerning leadership. Through the utilization of lectures and experiential learning activities, participants were provided vital information that will help to guide them toward purposeful living and leadership at Sanderson Farms, which, in turn, will equip them with the tools necessary to achieve their professional goals. During the training session, the Advanced Trainees gained knowledge regarding what success resembles at Sanderson Farms, as well as the reputation for leadership that one can earn as a result of such success. Trainees were also coached regarding specific values that they should, as employees, strive to attain in order to enact effective and purposeful leadership within their workplaces. In addition to definitions of leadership and success, Advanced Trainees also learned, throughout the duration of the meeting, the significance of one’s personal purpose in contrast with the overarching purpose of our company.
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Lampkin Butts, President and Chief
Operating Officer
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Advanced Trainee Meeting
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Hammond Processing Clean Up
Crew III Hammond Processing’s third shift Clean Up Crew plays an important role in the facility’s successful function. Without this efficient crew, the plant would not be able to process chicken that is safe for consumers to eat. Hammond Processing is thankful for all of our employees who help us keep our products safe. Pictured, from front left: Eddie Varnado, LC Johnson and Supervisor Charles “Popcorn” Smith. Pictured, from back left: Glen Brown, Lamarell Weathersby, Calvin Grant, Demarcus Hogan and Daniel Giles.
Barbara (Ann) Newman Customer Service Sales Clark Hazlehurst Processing Ann Newman is married to her husband, Dupree, and they have a daughter, Scottie Diamond, and a son, Bo Hailey. Ann also has three grandchildren, Cooper Barlow, Conner Diamond and Justin Hailey. In her spare time, Ann enjoys gardening with her husband. Hazlehurst Processing is grateful for Ann and all of her hard work.
Cheryl Polk Quality Control Supervisor I Collins Processing Cheryl Polk began work with Sanderson Farms in March 2000 in Evisceration II. In 2004, Cheryl was promoted to Quality Control Tech I. It is evident that Cheryl’s hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed by the company, as she was promoted to the position of Quality Control Supervisor I, which she currently holds. While working full-time, Cheryl earned her Associate of Science in Business degree from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. She is married to her husband, Johnny, who works as a truck driver for Sanderson Farms. Cheryl has three children, Ieshia, who works in Debone II; Rod, who has plans to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on a football scholarship; and Madison, who is a 10th grader. In addition to her family responsibilities, Cheryl is also a breast cancer survivor. Collins Processing is very proud of Cheryl and all her accomplishments, and, as a result, we wish her the best in her career.
Spotlight on Employees
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Spotlight on Employees
Stoney Cardin
Shop Mechanic
Adel Production
Stoney Cardin enjoys working with
Sanderson Farms because he
appreciates and genuinely enjoys the people that he works with at the company.
Gary Pounds
Shop Mechanic Adel Production
Gary Pounds likes working for Sanderson Farms because he has
the satisfaction of working for a company that appreciates a “job
well done.”
Charles Clayton
Shop Mechanic Adel Production
Charles Clayton loves his job at Sanderson
Farms because he likes, and works well
with, his Fleet Manager Andrew
Foster.
John Allchin
Shop Mechanic Adel Production
John Allchin enjoys working for Sanderson
Farms because he likes and appreciates
the people that he works alongside, as
well as the atmosphere in which
he works.
Cathy Terrell
Debone II Hazlehurst Processing Cathy Terrell prefers to spend her spare
time talking, singing, attending church and spending time with
family. “I enjoy working at Sanderson
Farms,” said Cathy, “because I like
meeting new people and working with different people.”
Charles Sly
Sanitation Hazlehurst Processing
Charles Sly enjoys fishing, hunting,
dancing and watching movies in his free
time. Charles appreciates working for Sanderson Farms because “I like being around people, and
working here has given me a chance to work with a diverse group of people.”
Arthur Pendleton
Sanitation Hazlehurst Processing
Arthur Pendleton enjoys playing his bass guitar and cooking for his family in his spare
time. Arthur also appreciates working for Sanderson Farms because it is a good
company to work for, and they allow him to
provide for himself and his family.
Miranda Howell
Shop Clerk Adel Production Miranda Howell
enjoys working for Sanderson Farms
because she likes the environment in which she works, as well as the people that she
works with.
Mathis Acree
Mathis Acree Farm
-Ashley Cockerham
he Mathis Acree Farm has been in operation since August 2006, when Mathis became a
Sanderson Farms grower for the Adel Production division and started his four-house broiler farm.
With the help of his mother, Ema Acree, Mathis has plans to expand his broiler farm by adding two
additional houses within the year.
Mathis and his wife, Sonya Acree, have two children, Lesland and Taylor. The Acree’s attend church
together at Rhema Cathedral in Albany, Georgia. When Mathis is not busy tending to his farm, he
enjoys playing golf and restoring antique muscle cars. Adel Production appreciates Mathis’ hard
work and the results that he achieves. He is a dedicated and goal-driven team member.
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Production Adel
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Ty Hendley Farm
-Ashley Cockerham
y and Debbie Hendley have been growing chicken for Sanderson Farms since December 2005.
The Hendley’s began their career as Adel Production growers with a two-house breeder farm and,
later, they expanded to the four-house farm that they currently manage.
When asked about his experience as a Sanderson Farms grower, Ty said that he enjoys growing
chicken for Sanderson Farms. In particular, he enjoys the challenge of achieving and surpassing the
production goals set forth by both himself and Sanderson Farms. In regards to his future career
plans, Ty stated that he hopes to grow chicken for as long as the Lord is willing.
Ty and his wife, Debbie, have three children, 10-year-old Michaela, seven-year-old Travis and
three-year-old Tucker. Ty and Debbie homeschool their children so that they can have more quality
time together as a family. The Hendley’s are active members of the First Baptist Church of Nashville.
Adel Production is thankful for growers like the Hendley’s.
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Ty Hendley and wife Debbie Hendley, along with their daughter Michaela and sons Travis and Tucker
Adel Production
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Focus on Employees: The Fleet Department
Andrew Foster Andrew Foster is Corporate Fleet Manager for
Sanderson Farms, a position that he has held since December 2008. Andrew first joined the Sanderson Farms team in March 1992 as a Mechanic. He has also held various other positions such as Parts Clerk, Shop Supervisor, Delivery/Milling Supervisor, and Catch and Haul
Manager within the Hazlehurst and McComb divisions. Andrew is married to his wife, Sandra,
and they have two children, Taylor Foster and Kassie Boyd, as well as a son-in-law, Rocky Boyd,
and a grandson, Payton Boyd.
Kevin Butler Kevin Butler is Corporate Fleet Manager for Sanderson
Farms. Kevin began his career with Sanderson Farms in May of this year. He has more than 38 years of
experience within the maintenance and management fields. Before joining the Sanderson Farms team, Kevin was the Vice President of Maintenance for Peterbilt in Bristol, Tennessee. He has also held positions such as Technician, Director of Maintenance and General Manager for Freightliner, Volvo and the U.S. Army. Kevin is married to his wife, Lana, and they have six
children and six grandchildren. Kevin and Lana reside in Laurel with their two youngest children,
who currently attend Laurel Christian School. When asked about his experience thus far with
Sanderson Farms, Kevin stated that he was very impressed with the overall structure and ethics of the
organization.
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Focus on Employees: The Fleet Department
Terry Rayborn Terry Rayborn began his career with Sanderson Farms in 2004 as a Feed Truck Driver for the Laurel Production division. In 2007, Terry was promoted to the position of Corporate Driver Trainer. He is married to his wife, Elizabeth, and they have three sons and eight grandchildren. Terry enjoys working alongside his coworkers, as well as with the drivers. “I am proud to be a part of Sanderson Farms,” said Terry, “and I am thankful for the opportunities that they provide to advance within the workforce.”
Henry Gaugler Henry Gaugler joined the Sanderson Farms team in January 2002 as a Mechanic in the Laurel Truck Shop. In 2006, Henry was promoted to Live Haul Supervisor, where he had the opportunity to learn more about the company and its goals. Later, in 2007, he was promoted to his current position of Corporate Driver Trainer, which allowed him to travel to various locations training drivers and promoting safety. In his spare time, Henry enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hunting and fishing with his wife, Connie. Henry has three daughters, Kristy, Shelley and Casey, as well as one step-son, Chris, and 18 lively grandchildren who certainly keep life exciting for Henry and Connie.
Kenneth Walley Kenneth Walley began his career with Sanderson Farms in 1992 as a Mechanic in the Laurel Truck Shop. Kenneth was later promoted to Parts Clerk in 1999. In April of this year, he was promoted again to his current position of Corporate Driver Trainer. Kenneth has been married to his wife, Genny, for 19 years, and they have three sons, 16-year-old Nathan, 11-year-old Garrett and 19-month-old Levi.
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Summer Internship Program
Sanderson Farms Invests in Future Workforce
-Jennifer Franklin, Corporate Recruiter
his summer, 80 students participated in the Sanderson Farms Summer Internship Program, a 10-week
program for college students who are currently enrolled in a college or university. Interns work in either Live
Production, Processing or our Prepared Foods division. The Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for
students to learn more about the poultry industry and Sanderson Farms as a whole.
At the conclusion of the Sumer Internship Program, students deliver an oral presentation to members of
Sanderson Farms’ management team, as well as other key college and university representatives. In addition
to the oral presentation, interns must also submit a written summary of their work experiences, learning
outcomes and career aspirations in reflection of their personal growth throughout the 10-week program.
Interns who participated in the 2013 Summer Internship Program hailed from colleges and universities
throughout the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina
and Texas.
Universities and colleges represented within the Summer Internship Program include: Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College, Albany State University, Alcorn State University, Auburn University, Baylor University,
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Delta State University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University,
Jones County Junior College, Kansas State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi Valley State
University, North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina State University, Sam Houston State University,
Southern A&M University, Southwest Mississippi Community College, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M
University, Tougaloo College, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, University of Florida, University of
Arkansas, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.
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Summer Internship Program
Inaugural Sanderson Farms Championship Benefits
Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children
-Ashley Cockerham
Sanderson Farms Championship Impacts Community
s the nation’s third largest poultry
producer, Sanderson Farms is certainly
no stranger to achievement within the poultry
and foodservice industries, however, their
unstipulated investments in the surrounding
communities may indeed be their true
measurement of company culture. While the
Mississippi born and bred company may tout
chicken as the main ingredient of their unique
recipe for success, it is evident that corporate
citizenship is the secret ingredient to the
poultry organization’s unparalleled growth and
accomplishment.
From its humble beginnings as a feed, seed
and farm supply business in 1947, Sanderson
Farms has demonstrated a steadfast dedication
to its family legacy, hometown values and
continued community involvement. Little did
the Sanderson Brothers know, at the time, that
it would be that same invariable devotion to
benevolence and their Mississippi roots that
would lead the company, today, to sponsor a
tournament stop on the 2013 PGA
(Professional Golfer’s Association) TOUR.
“We felt participation in this event was
consistent with our goals at Sanderson Farms to be
good citizens, support our communities and
positively impact the
tournament’s
charities,” said Joe
Frank Sanderson, Jr.,
Sanderson Farms’
CEO and Chairman of
the Board. “Helping
others is at the center
of this company’s
culture and our
employees take very
seriously our
obligation
individually and
collectively to
respond to those in
our communities who
need help.”
After more than a week’s worth of good ole'
Mississippi hospitality, 100 percent natural
Sanderson Farms chicken and, of course, plenty of
golf, that is exactly what Sanderson Farms and a
consortium of other sponsors, community leaders
and volunteers did– positively impact the
tournament’s charities. The Friends of Children’s
Hospital and Trustmark Wealth Management
Pro-Am events alone generated community
involvement and increased awareness of the
non-profit organization benefitting the Blair E.
Batson Hospital for Children at the University of
Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
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PGA TOUR Player, Jim Gallagher, Jr.
Sanderson Farms Manager of
Customer Relations,
Don Ellen
Inaugural Sanderson Farms Championship Benefits
Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children
Sanderson Farms Championship Impacts Community
Although this is Sanderson Farms’ first year to
serve as title sponsor, the tournament itself is not
new to the state of Mississippi. Over the years, the
tournament has generated more than $7.3 million
for local charities, said Tournament Director
Kathryn Satcher. Satcher also pointed out that,
throughout the past 45 years since the
tournament’s inception, the State of Mississippi
has overwhelmingly embraced this tournament
and the associated charitable and economic impact
that it contributes.
Despite
Sanderson Farms’
lack of initial
tournament
expertise, the
inaugural
Sanderson Farms
Championship
transpired without
a hindrance or
delay, excluding
an occasional
dousing courtesy
of Mother Nature.
In fact, spots for Monday’s Pro-Am event were sold
out for the first time since 2009. Although the
official calculation of final charity contributions
has yet to be determined, preliminary estimates
demonstrate that the tournament raised upwards
of $300,000 for Blair E. Batson’s newly
established heart care center, a comprehensive
pediatric heart surgery program located at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center.
“Friends of Children’s Hospital is proud to
support the efforts of Batson Children’s
Hospital in providing a state-of-the-art heart
center for our state’s children,” said Sara Ray,
Friends of Children’s Hospital Chairman. “I
hope support for Friends will soar as we raise
funds for this important new facility.”
Prior to the formation of the heart center,
critical pediatric patients had to travel outside
of the state to receive adequate medical
attention. Therefore, charity contributions will
not only benefit the hospital, but they will also
positively impact the state’s comprehensive
healthcare provisions. “We are proud to
associate ourselves with charities such as
Friends of Children’s Hospital,” said Joe
Sanderson, Jr. “Our state is blessed that our
children and young people can benefit from
the assets of such a world-renowned resource
like Blair E. Batson.”
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PGA TOUR Player,
Jonathan Randolph
Batson Child Life Employee,
Joely Henderson
Inaugural Sanderson Farms Championship Benefits
Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children
continued from page 25
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The economic impact that the new Blair E.
Batson heart care center, as well as the
tournament itself, will have upon the state of
Mississippi is
one of the
many reasons
that
Sanderson
Farms chose
to become the
title sponsor
for the event.
“Sanderson
Farms has
ten plants
across the
Southeast,”
explained
Sanderson,
“but, our
roots are here
in Mississippi.” Sanderson Farms simply could
not refuse the opportunity to salvage a
historically Mississippi-based event that was at
risk of being moved outside the state, along
with its estimated $22 million dollar economic
impact.
The tournament’s real motive, however, is
directed towards improving the quality of life
and healthcare that is available to young,
critically-ill Blair E. Batson patients. “We
consider every gift to the Children’s Hospital
carefully,” said Guy B. Giesecke, CEO of Batson
Children’s Hospital.
“We have more needs than can be met with our
resources. As a result, we depend on community
support. We are honored to be partnered with such
a great company like Sanderson Farms.”
Batson patients not only benefitted from the
funds raised by the Sanderson Farms
Championship, but they were also rewarded with
personal visits from members of the Professional
Golfer’s Association and participation in the
painting of chicken-shaped tee markers used in the
tournament. The colorful, poultry resembling tee
markers, each one personalized by a Batson
patient, were placed in each tee box during the
Sanderson Farms Championship.
After the conclusion of the inaugural
Sanderson Farms Championship on July 21st, it
became evident, in the end, that Woody Austin, the
49-year-old PGA tournament winner, was not the
only “winner” at the Sanderson Farms
Championship.
PGA TOUR Player, Jim Gallagher, Jr.
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Inaugural Sanderson Farms Championship Benefits
Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children
Through the generosity of countless individuals
and companies, the children were, indeed, the true
winners of the charity tournament. The children of
Blair E. Batson Hospital are expected to receive
approximately $300,000 in charitable
contributions and increased public awareness as a
result of the success of the 2013 Sanderson Farms
Championship.
From the very beginning of its newly-acquired
title sponsorship, it was always the well-being of
the children that was paramount to the
Mississippi-rooted poultry company. Similar to the
achievement of their own Fortune 1000 company,
Sanderson Farms wholeheartedly committed to
the success of the inaugural Sanderson Farms
Championship and, as a result, they exhibited
unmatched dedication and support of the
tournament’s charitable endeavors.
Sanderson Farms’ invested commitment to
hard work, success and community involvement
appears to have been a perfect match for the
charity tournament, as company officials have
recently announced their decision to renew their
title sponsorship for another three years.
In 2014, the newly reinstated Sanderson
Farms Championship will be held October 30th
– November 2nd, instead of mid-July as it was
most recently scheduled. The tournament will,
however, remain at the Annandale Golf Club
in Madison, Mississippi, ensuring that the
event’s charitable and economic impact will
safely remain in the state of Mississippi.
“When we agreed to sponsor the 2013
Sanderson Farms Championship, we felt it
aligned with our company’s goals and mission
to support our local communities and
charities. We had a very positive experience
this year and saw the potential to magnify the
impact the tournament has,” said Joe
Sanderson, Jr., Sanderson Farms’ Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
“Since it was first held in 1968, this
tournament has been very important to our
state and the metro Jackson area in terms of
the exposure, charitable giving and economic
impact it has provided. That is why we made
the decision to extend our sponsorship.”
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Leading with Vision: The Team
Leading with Vision: The Team
-Josh Ilsen, Training Manager
mployees from various locations throughout Sanderson Farms recently participated in
the Leading with Vision: The Team leadership training session. This Leading with Vision was
created to help employees learn the value of teamwork, and how they can achieve
positive results by functioning as a cohesive member of a team.
During the training
session, facilitators
used lecture and
experiential learning
activities to teach
participants the
essential elements of
a successful team:
communication, trust
and cooperation.
The experiential
learning activities, in
particular, challenged participants to assess the task at hand, evaluate each team
member’s strengths, develop a strategy of execution, build trust and cooperation, and
effectively communicate with all team members. At the conclusion of the training,
employees left with a better understanding of how successful teams use these skills to
achieve top performance within their workplaces.
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Leading with Vision: The Coach
Leading with Vision: The Coach
-Cindy Young, Training Manager
eading with Vision: The Coach equips employees with the skills necessary to succeed
in leadership roles at Sanderson Farms. Successful coaching requires clear instruction,
effective communication, trust and support of fellow employees in a manner that
stimulates interaction and productivity.
Throughout the training
session, attendees
participated in a series
of lectures and
experiential learning
activities designed to
emphasize the qualities
of effective coaching.
Lectures focused on
coaching models,
learning styles,
feedback, task development, communication styles, listening skills, conflict resolution and
the importance of building trust and cooperation within a team. Through a series of
experiential learning activities, participants had the opportunity to observe, firsthand, the
importance of communication and trust, as well as the need to recognize each team
member’s individual strengths and weaknesses.
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Leading with Vision: The Reality
Leading with Vision: The Reality
-Josh Ilsen, Training Manager
eading with Vision: The Reality was recently held at the Sanderson Farms Corporate
Office. The training session was focused on the topic of principle-centered, purposeful
leadership.
Principle-centered, purposeful leadership is making decisions based on Sanderson
Farms’ guiding principles, aligning with our company culture, focusing on what is
important, being decisive and executing flawlessly. Through lecture, group discussions,
experiential learning activities and video presentation, participants were taught
leadership effectiveness skills.
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Leading with Vision: The Reality
3D Farm
-Ashley Cockerham
wayne Davis and his wife, Angie, joined the Hazlehurst Production division in August 2011
when they purchased an eight-house broiler farm in the community of Pinola, Mississippi. Dwayne,
however, is certainly no stranger to Sanderson Farms or the poultry production industry, as his
father, Larry Davis, is a fellow Sanderson Farms grower for the Collins Production division.
Prior to becoming Sanderson Farms growers, Dwayne owned his own business, Elite Custom
Builders, and Angie worked at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Now, as a team, Dwayne and Angie have become successful broiler producers for Sanderson Farms.
Apart from the daily rigors of managing a successful broiler farm, Dwayne and Angie enjoy traveling
and spending time with their son, Jeremy. The Davis’ are members of Corinth Baptist Church in
Magee, Mississippi. According to Sanderson Farms Flock Supervisor, George Dawson, it is that very
commitment to family, teamwork and a strong work ethic that ensures the success of their “3D”
broiler farm.
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Pictured, from left: George Dawson, Flock Supervisor;
Angie Davis, 3D Farm Owner; and Dwayne Davis, 3D
Farm Owner
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G&J Farm
-Ashley Cockerham
estled deep within the heart of Jefferson Davis County, lies a successful two-house breeder
farm located in Prentiss, Mississippi. The two-house hen farm was built in March 1994 by George
Griffith, a Sanderson Farms grower for the Hazlehurst Production division. When asked about his
experience as a Sanderson Farms grower, George stated that having a breeder farm keeps him very
busy since there is always work to be done.
Considering all of the hard work and effort that is involved in managing a breeder farm, George is
thankful to have his brother around to help with the farm on a daily basis. “Running the farm,”
explained George, “is truly a family affair.” When George is not hard at work on the farm, he can be
found spending time outdoors and hunting. Family time, however, comes before hunting and
spending time in the great outdoors, according to George. He enjoys spending quality time with his
wife, Janice, and their three children, Andrew, Jason and LeAnne, as well as their two grandchildren,
Lane and Gracie.
Sanderson Farms Flock Supervisor, Nick Smith, who services the G&J Farm for the Hazlehurst
Production division, said that George is “a pleasure to assist, as he always wants to do the right thing,
in the right way.” As George, Janice and the rest of the Griffith family approach their 20th
anniversary as Sanderson Farms growers, we, at Hazlehurst Production, would like to thank them
for their past service and look forward to many more years of successful poultry production together.
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Pictured, from left: wife Janice, daughter LeAnne,
George Griffith and brother Nick Griffith
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Principle-Centered Leadership
-Josh Ilsen, Training Manager
anderson Farms corporate trainees gathered from various locations throughout the
states of Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina to attend the Quarterly
Trainee Meeting entitled, “Principle-Centered Leadership.” Principle, character, focus and
execution were the primary points covered during the course of the meeting.
Understanding that principles never change and character comes from within increases
effectiveness and consistency when focused on executing goals. Through applying
principles, demonstrating character, maintaining focus and executing goals consistently,
principle-centered leadership will help participants to become more effective in their
individual roles at Sanderson Farms.
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Quarterly Trainee Meeting
Mississippi Trainees
Texas Trainees Georgia Trainees
Retirements
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Harry Carr has retired from Sanderson Farms after more than 18 years service with McComb Processing. The McComb, Mississippi resident previously
served in Clean Up and is now retiring from a position in MDM. Harry shared that his fondest memory, throughout his lengthy career with Sanderson Farms, was actually learning that he had been hired. “I needed the job,” stated Harry, “so, that is easily my best memory.” When questioned about his retirement plans, Harry said that he plans to hunt, fish and await Grant Brumfield (his former MDM Supervisor’s)
retirement so that they can hunt and fish together. Harry would like to extend his gratitude to President and Chief Operating Officer, Lampkin
Butts, by saying that he is thankful for the opportunity to work for Sanderson Farms. Harry said, “I have enjoyed the last 18 years I spent working
here.”
PICTURED, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Grant Brumfield (center), MDM I
Supervisor, and retiree Willie Matthews enjoy each other’s company during a
reception held in honor of Harry Carr’s (far left) retirement from McComb
Processing.
PICTURED, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: retiree Harry Carr (center) and Cecil
Jackson, McComb Processing Division Manager, congratulate Willie Matthews
(far left) on his recent retirement at a reception held in his honor at the
McComb Processing division.
Harry Carr
Willie Matthews
Willie Matthews has retired from Sanderson Farms after nine years with McComb Processing. Willie is retiring from a successful career in MDM.
The McComb, Mississippi resident’s fondest memory while working with the company was, as Willie frankly stated, “getting paid.” After retirement, Willie is looking forward to having the opportunity to spend more time caring for his mother.
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Robert “Bobby” Richardson has retired from Sanderson Farms after more than 20 years with the company. Robert is retiring from his position
within the Transfer Crew at McComb Production. He began his extended career with Sanderson Farms in April 1993 as a chicken catcher in the Live Haul division. After working with the catch crews for more than 14 years, Robert was transferred to his most recent position as a Transfer Crew member in the Hatchery, where he served for nearly six years. Robert’s colleagues describe him as a “model employee” who always strives to provide a good example for others to follow by displaying an
immense level of pride in his work. As an employee who rarely missed any time away from work, we, at McComb Production, will greatly miss
Robert although we are extremely happy to congratulate him upon his recent retirement. In his newfound spare time, Robert plans to simply enjoy life by tinkering around his home and doing exactly what he “wants to do.” Congratulations, Robert, enjoy your retirement!
PICTURED, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Edward Chisholm, Corporate Production Manager; Tracy Johnson, Broiler Manager; Jasper Johnston, Hatchery
Superintendent; and Darren Bolton, McComb Production Division Manager, congratulate Robert Richardson (center) on his retirement during a reception held in his honor at the McComb Hatchery. Robert and his colleagues enjoyed
refreshments while reminiscing over his many years of service with Sanderson Farms.
Robert Richardson
Retirements
Manager of Aircraft Granted Patriot Award
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Sanderson Farms Manager of Aircraft Operations
Granted Patriot Award for Unparalleled Patriotic
Support of Employees
-Ashley Cockerham
anderson Farms’ Manager of Aircraft Operations, Zane Lambert, was recently recognized by the
Department of Defense for his unparalleled support of employees’ patriotic endeavors. The Mississippi
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an
agency of the Department of Defense, honored the poultry producer and
its Aircraft Operations Manager for their collective cooperation and
support of employees who have answered the nation’s call to serve in
the Guard and Reserve units. Lambert was nominated for the award by
his colleague and subordinate, Major Scott Koloc, who serves as
Sanderson Farms’ Aviation Standards Manager when he is not serving his
country elsewhere in the Mississippi Air National Guard.
“The Patriot Award was created by the ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding
patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like citizen warriors before them, have answered
their nation’s call to serve,” said Donna Craft, Mississippi ESGR Area 6
Representative. “Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength
and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.”
ESGR Patriot Award recipient, Zane Lambert, was grateful to accept such an
admired accolade on behalf of his employer. “It is an honor to accept this
recognition on behalf of Sanderson Farms,” said Lambert. “Supporting the men
and women who work for us, but have also answered the call to serve in our
country’s armed forces, is the least we can do to honor their service. They have
our deep and profound gratitude, and we will do what we can to support them
and their families during their service, as well as upon their return.” In addition
to Major Koloc, Sanderson Farms has, since 2003, had more than 100 employees
take extended leave in order to better serve their country.
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Zane Lambert,
Manager of Aircraft Operations
Major Scott Koloc, 255th Air
National Guard Senior Director
of Weapons Controller and
Sanderson Farms Aviation
Standards Manager
Shown are, from left, Lt. Col. David Kendrick, 255th Air National Guard Director of Operations; Joe F. Sanderson, Jr.,
Sanderson Farms Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board; Major Scott Koloc, 255th Air National Guard
Senior Director of Weapons Controller and Sanderson Farms Aviation Standards Manager; Zane Lambert, Sanderson
Farms Manager of Aircraft Operations; Donna Craft, Mississippi ESGR Area 6 Representative; Mike Cockrell, Sanderson
Farms Chief Financial Officer; and Lampkin Butts, Sanderson Farms President and Chief Operating Officer.
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Hazlehurst Accounting Clerk Celebrates
35 years with Sanderson Farms Nell Hollomon celebrated 35 years of service with Sanderson Farms this year. Nell currently serves as an Accounting Clerk for the Hazlehurst Feed Mill. On her birthday, June 28th, Nell’s friends and coworkers honored her with a lunch at Rolling Hills Country Club in Copiah County. Later, she was presented with the pictured birthday/anniversary cake. Former coworker Dot Shealy, who retired from her position as Chief Accountant at Hazlehurst Production in 2006, joined Nell to help celebrate her employment milestones. Nell and Dot worked together for more than 28 years at Sanderson Farms. Hazlehurst Production would like to thank Nell Holloman for her many years of service with the company thus far, and we look forward to many more together.
Brazos Production Representatives
Attend Veteran-Focused Job Fair Brazos Production Field Employee Relations Manager, Brisa Sanchez, and Division Secretary/Employee Records Clerk, Maryann Baldobino, recently attended one of the largest, veteran-targeted job fairs of the year. Many employers from around the area attended the job fair in support of veterans and their continued employment. Brazos Production hopes to obtain valuable employees through attending this employment fair.
Waco Processing Shows Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Waco Processing participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink during the month of October to support the “fight for a cure,” and further promote public awareness of breast cancer.
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Collins Live Haul Manager Celebrates 21 years with
Sanderson Farms and His 60th Birthday Carleton Dillard, Collins Production Live Haul Manager, celebrated 21 years
with the company this August. Carlton also celebrated his 60th birthday. In
honor of Carlton’s milestones, Collins Production presented him with a
birthday/anniversary cake. In the future, Collins Production looks forward to
celebrating many more birthdays and employment milestones with Carlton.
Sanderson Farms Head Start Teacher Celebrates Eighth
Wedding Anniversary Karen Owens, Head Start Teacher at Sanderson Farms’ Child Care Center,
celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with her husband, Leroy. To celebrate
their anniversary, the couple traveled to Smryna, Georgia, where they found the
largest chicken statue they had ever seen. Marveled by the sight of the statuesque
chicken, they chose to dine at the Bruchnus Restaurant, which is known as the
home of the “giant chicken” replica.
Hazlehurst Flock Supervisor
Marries College Sweetheart Ryan Hebert, Flock Supervisor for the Hazlehurst
Production division, recently married his college
sweetheart, Hailey Hardin. During college, Ryan
played football for the University of Southern
Mississippi, and Hailey was a trainer for the
football team. In celebration of this milestone in
Ryan’s life, Hazlehurst Production presented him
with cake and coffee.
Hazlehurst Production Flock Supervisors, from left: George
Varnado, George Dawson, Ryan Hebert, Sara Wade and Joe
Whittington
Hazlehurst Truck Shop Trainee Ties the Knot Adam Brinson, Hazlehurst Production Truck Shop Trainee, recently married Misty
Riley. Adam is pictured proudly displaying his marriage license. Adam and Misty
have settled down in Wesson, Mississippi. Hazlehurst Production congratulates
Adam and Misty on their recent marriage.
Our Community Our Children
Our Community
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Adel Production Employees Participate in 5K Mud
Run/Obstacle Course to Raise Money for Breast
Cancer Awareness Marie Crosby, Adel Production Broiler Clerk; Kristie Purvis, Adel Production
Breeder/Hatchery Clerk; and Casey Hickey, Adel Production Accounts
Payable Clerk recently participated in a 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course in an
effort to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The event was held at the
Lake Lanier Resorts in Buford, Georgia, and featured thirteen different
obstacles throughout the course. Although the ladies got “good and muddy”
during the event, it was evident that the cause was well worth the mess.
Adel Production Feed Mill Supervisor Volunteers for Local Fire
Department Michael Alligood, Adel Production Feed Mill Supervisor III, has been serving as a volunteer
fire fighter for the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department in Meigs, Georgia for more than
nine years. Aside from his many responsibilities as a Sanderson Farms employee, Michael
currently holds the position of Chief Fire Fighter for the Hamilton Volunteer Fire
Department. Adel Production is proud of Michael and all his hard work at both Sanderson
Farms and the Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department.
Adel Production Employees Involved in Non-Profit Organization That Provides
Deserving Children with Essential School Supplies Adel Production employees Shannon Stanford and Vincent Philips, who both work within the Adel Feed Mill, have been
donating their spare time to a deserving cause known as “8 Helping Hands,” a non-profit organization that helps to
provide school-age children with the essential school supplies that they need in order to earn a proper education. This
outreach program was established in 2009 by eight men who were passionate about making a difference in their
community. By joining forces, they were able to form an event entitled, “Project, Back to School; Stay in School,” which
was used to generate sufficient funds to purchase school supplies for students enrolled in the Cook County School
System. “Project, Back to School; Stay in School” provides services for church functions, family gatherings, special care
for bereaved family matters, weddings, children’s parties, and various other occasions. All proceeds from such events
are generated strictly on the basis of donations. Sanderson Farms employees Shannon Stanford and Vincent Philips,
along with the rest of the 8 Helping Hands non-profit organization, operate under the guiding principle that “God uses
ordinary people to do extraordinary work.”
“8 Helping Hands” charter members pictured, from left: Shannon Stanford
(Sanderson Farms Feed Mill Driver), Syney Davis, Terry McCormick, Kenneth Wyche, Stephone Stanford, Vincent Phillips (Sanderson Farms Feed
Mill Driver), James Washington and Charles Hosea (not pictured).
Pictured, from left: Marie Crosby,
Broiler Clerk; Kristie Purvis,
Breeder/Hatchery Clerk; and Casey
Hickey, Accounts Payable Clerk.
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Lydia Myers, daughter of Teri Myers, Training Manager,
Corporate Office; was recently named Miss Congeniality and
4th Runner Up in the 2013 Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen
pageant.
Laila Albritton, daughter of Kaila Dotson, Personnel Supervisor
I, Hammond Processing; enjoys running around and playing
outside. Laila’s father, Don Albritton, is very proud of his
daughter. Two-year-old Laila likes to “help out” around the
house by unfolding clothes, unmaking her bed and emptying
the refrigerator.
Christiona Hogan, daughter of Carla Hogan, Personnel Shift
Supervisor II, Hammond Processing; enjoys smiling, spitting
and screaming. The 9-month-old’s favorite word is “Dada,”
although she is quickly learning to say “Mama.” Laila’s
parents, Chris and Carla, say that she has been a wonderful
blessing from God.
Brandon and Delaney Hutt welcomed twin
first cousins, Braxton and Clifton
Fortenberry, into the world this June. They
are the grandchildren of Sherry King,
Breeder/Hatchery Clerk at Hazlehurst
Production. On their birthdate, Clifton
weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and
Braxton weighed an even 6 pounds.
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Our Children
Travis and Bailey Smith are proud to announce the birth of their
daughter, Mary Travis Smith. Mary Travis’ father, Travis, has
worked for Sanderson Farms as a Flock Supervisor for 5 years.
Mary Travis was welcomed into the world by big sister, Caroline,
and big brother, Baylor. Caroline is now two years old, and
Baylor is five.
Kaegan Collins and Kyra Kelly are the children of Kizzy Collins,
Debone I, Hammond Processing. Kaegan is now three years old,
while Kyra is 3 months old.
Ashanti Johnson, daughter of Tricia Johnson, Debone I,
Hazlehurst Processing; is a graduating senior from Lawrence
County High School.
Carmen Ashleigh Washington is the
granddaughter of Stephanie Washington,
RN I at Hazlehurst Processing.
Child Care
46 Fall 2013
The Headstart children had FUN, FUN, FUN
on their recent trip to the Children’s Museum in
Jackson, Mississippi.
Our Community
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The Headstart class observed Child Abuse Awareness. Each child and
staff wore a blue ribbon. “Say No to Child Abuse.”
School-age children Ricaro
Hartzog, son of Patrice Wilks,
Collins Processing Debone II; and
Shaniya Odom, daughter of
Shanessa Echorles, Collins
Processing Debone II; are
admiring the progress of
vegetable plants their class
started in the classroom.
It’s play time for the infants! Pictured,
from left: Josalyn Williamson, daughter
of Shanique Williams, Collins
Processing Eviscerating II; Audriunna
Smith, daughter of Shanae Smith,
Collins Processing Debone II; and Detric
Stringer, son of Candice Stringer,
Collins Processing Debone II.
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P.O. Box 988
Laurel, MS 39441
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
JACKSON, MS
PERMIT NO. 937
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Fall 2013 Volume 29 Issue 4
A: A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others. -Proverbs 12:15
B: Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest. -Proverbs 19:1
C: Crooks are jealous of each other’s loot, while good men long to help each other. -Proverbs 12:12
D: Don’t talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. -Proverbs 10:19
E: BE with wise men and become wise. Be with Evil men and become Evil. -Proverbs 13:20
F: Only a Fool despises his father’s advice; a wise son considers each suggestion. -Proverbs 15:5
G: Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement. -Proverbs 15:4
H: Hard work means prosperity; only a fool idles away his time. -Proverbs 12:11
I: If you are looking for advice, stay away from fools. -Proverbs 14:7
J: We can Justify our every deed, but God looks at our motives. -Proverbs 21:2
K: Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them means death. -Proverbs 19:16
L: The Lord hates cheating and delights in honesty. -Proverbs 11:1
M: Mockers are proud, haughty and arrogant. -Proverbs 21:24
N: No real harm befalls the good, but there is constant trouble for the wicked. -Proverbs 12:21
O: Only the good can give good advice. Rebels can’t. -Proverbs 15:7
P: Pride, lust, and evil actions are all sin. -Proverbs 21:4
Q: Quick wealth is not a blessing in the end. -Proverbs 20:21
R: Reverence for the Lord is a fountain of life; its waters keep a man from death. -Proverbs 14:27
S: Sin brings disgrace. -Proverbs 18:3
T: Trying to get rich quick is evil and leads to poverty. -Proverbs 28:22
U: The Unjust tyrant will reap disaster and his reign of terror shall end. -Proverbs 22:8
V: Many beg faVors from a man who is generous; everyone is his friend! -Proverbs 19:6
W: Work brings profit; talk brings poverty! -Proverbs 14:23
X: If you eXalt wisdom, she will exalt you. -Proverbs 4:8
Y: Young men who are wise obey the law. -Proverbs 28:7
Z: LaZy people want much but get little, while the diligent are prospering. -Proverbs 13:4
Proverbs for a Good Life
We all strive to be
happy, healthy,
wealthy and wise in
an effort to achieve
what we consider to be
a good life. Many of
us believe that there
must be some secret to
achieving such things.
In reality, the steps to
having a good life are
really not that “secret”
at all. In fact, we
have all of the
necessary information
readily available to us
in our Bibles within
the book of Proverbs.
Consistent with the
Back-to-School
season, I have
outlined the ABC’s of
Proverbs found within
the Living Bible.
–Sam Britton