Development and Engineering Management Team

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1 FA L L SANDERSON FARMS NEWS Development and Engineering Management Team The Department of Development and Engineering was created to oversee the company s strategic plan for growth. This department, which consists of Environmental Services, Central Purchasing, Engineering, and By-Products has over 160 years of combined Sanderson Farms experience. From left: Dwayne Holifield, Manager of Environmental Services: Operations; George Jones, Manager of Engineering; Twyla King, Executive Secretary; Lorri Devereaux, Manager of Central Purchasing; Bob Pic Billingsley, Director of Development and Engineering; Brenda Flick, Manager of Environmental Services: Regulatory and Permitting; Jack Smith, Protein Division Manager; and James Evans, Manager of Engineering. According to Bob Pic Billingsley, When you re able to go to work each day with a group of people with this much Sanderson Farms experience, it allows you to focus on the details of the company and to respond to opportunities quickly. These individuals have committed themselves to the vision, culture, and work ethic that go along with being a part of the Sanderson Farms, Inc. team and I appreciate their every day dedication. The agreement we have within this department is to simply Do the Right Thing and when this occurs, the results are predictable and good for the company. continued on page 12

2 SANDERSON FARMS NEWS CON TEN TS FA L L V O L U M E 2 6 I S S U E 4 Living United United Way Guiding Principles New Assignments Promotions New Employees Corporate Trainees Development and Engineering Management Team Kinston Growers: We have lift off in North Carolina In the Spotlight Veterinary View: Biosecurity Too In the Spotlight Waco Processing Dream Vacations Leading with Vision: The Coach Leading with Vision: The Team Adel Growers: Okapilko Creek Farms, Inc Trainee and New Supervisor Orientation Performance Review / Salaried Orientation Adel Growers: Barwick Brothers Poultry Farm, Inc Leading with Vision: The Beginning Equipo Gerencial de Desarrollo e Ingeniería Blood Drive Brazos Production Hatchery Drivers In Memoriam Retirements Our Company Our Children Child Care Visit us at our website, Editor Robin Robinson Coordinator Tessa Cain Corporate Translator Vania Nelson Printing Southern Images Printing, Inc. Reporters Laurel Processing Mattie Conner Collins Production Gail Garrett Brad Clark Laurel Production Carol Simmons Hazlehurst Production Ken Holmes Hazlehurst Processing Tiffany Outlaw Hammond Processing Dayana Reanez McComb Processing Mattie Walker Blake Robinson McComb Production Grady Cutrer Collins Processing Danny Martin Child Care Glenda Bonds Foods Alice Winston Brazos Production Stacey Reynolds Brazos Processing Andy Skidmore Moultrie Processing Robin Fenn Evelyn Oder Adel Production Martha Hainley Waco Production Lily Bolanos Waco Processing Kelly LaBarbera Kinston Processing Mika Jeffries Kinston Production Randall Boehme Reporter Deadline for next issue: August 9, 2010 Vision Sanderson Farms is special. We are a successful, growing organization, respected in the communities in which we live and the industries of which we are a part. Our dedicated team of caring individuals treats all persons with absolute respect and integrity. People in our organization are devoted to the success of their associates in fulfilling their chosen potential in all aspects of life. Our hallmarks are quality products, responsiveness to customer needs, superior achievement and successful people. Sanderson Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

3 Living United United Way 2010 Dear Associates, When we were young, we learned the value of teamwork. We learned that, by working with others, we could do much more and in less time than we could do on our own. The United Way offers a classic example of just how powerful a force of teamwork can be. Through a vast network of volunteers and donors, our United Way makes sure that a wide range of services is available to people who need them. These services address some very real problems that are confronting our communities problems such as homelessness, substance abuse, and a lack of programs for the disabled, elderly, and children. Indeed, many of the health and human care services our communities have come to rely on are there because people, working together through United Way, make these services available. United Way is a story of hope and help and working together. Each of you played an important role in the success of our company year 2009 United Way Campaign. Due to your very generous contributions to the United Way, the story of helping others will continue for another year. I am proud of the tradition of community support that Sanderson Farms has established; and through your generous contributions, that tradition of giving continues. Lampkin Butts President and Chief Operating Officer Our employee pledges for 2009 totaled $345,669. The company will match what the employees give to the United Way. Our giving will impact the United Way s ability to help others and ultimately give those in need hope. I am very proud of our employees generosity and very pleased to have each of you as members of the Sanderson Farms Team. As in the years past, you will play an important role in the success of our company s 2010 United Way Campaign. I ask that you join with me in supporting our team effort for United Way. Sincerely, Lampkin Butts President and Chief Operating Officer Fall

4 Living United United Way 2010 Listed below, by location, are the dollars pledged to the United Way by our employees for In addition to the total dollar amount pledged, there is also an approximate per employee dollar pledged amount. For 2010, please consider increasing your pledge to the United Way. If each employee donated at least $1.00 per week or increased their current level of giving by $1.00 per week, our total employee pledge would increase by almost $500,000! Thank you for your continued support of the United Way! 2009 Employee Pledges Location Total Dollars Pledged Per Employee Corporate Office $59,624 $230 Laurel Production $ 6,542 $62 Waco Processing $48,757 $48 Moultrie Processing $65,183 $44 Brazos Processing $56,526 $41 McComb Production $ 8,167 $36 Collins Production $ 5,233 $35 McComb Processing $42,465 $29 Waco Production $ 2,752 $24 Foods Division $ 8,436 $23 Collins Processing $20,777 $19 Laurel Processing $ 9,352 $17 Hammond Processing $ 8,749 $16 Brazos Production $ 1,922 $ 9 Adel Production $ 1,182 $ 9 4 Fall 2010

5 Guiding Principles Since the 1950's our company has operated on the principles of treating others with respect; being honest in all of our dealings; being people of integrity and being as good as our word. The employees of Sanderson Farms must embrace those principles as outlined in our philosophy statement and in our vision statement. Our guiding principles of treating people with dignity and respect should be at the center of our relationships with employees, customers, contract producers, vendors and suppliers. The guiding principle of following the policies, rules, procedures and programs should be at the center of all decisions each of us make. Our guiding principles, including superior achievement and successful people, are what makes Sanderson Farms special and it is up to each of us to assume the responsibility of incorporating those principles into our work. Recently, I had the honor of meeting Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the opportunity to hear him speak. He began his remarks by stating that successful people and successful organizations believe in guiding principles. Robin Robinson, Director of Organization Development and Corporate Communication, and Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City. As for him, he believes in God and the principles on which the United States of America was founded. As the Mayor spoke, he shared stories or illustrations to help make his point on the guiding principles that make a person successful and that make organizations successful. He talked about his book on leadership and shared the characteristics that he feels creates a leader. I would like to share with you excerpts from his book and also the principles of leadership that he writes about which helped him navigate the responsibility placed on him after September 11. From the book, Leadership, by Rudolph W. Giuliani: I have always loved to write. That s what writing a book is: bringing together the threads of a complicated theme and weaving them in a clear, convincing story. I thought that the experiences I had accrued and the strategies I had developed had provided enough material to offer valuable insight to readers about leadership. I had no idea that I would soon face the greatest leadership challenge of my life. During the spring and summer of 2001, I worked on this book alongside my official duties as mayor, taking voluminous notes on a trusty legal pad. By summer s end, the structure of the book had taken shape. One of the reasons I found this process so satisfying was that it was not simply the passive activity of transcribing foregone conclusions: it was an active pursuit. Putting this book together forced me to consider my ideas more deeply, to challenge them in my own mind. continued on page 6 Fall

6 Guiding Principles continued from page 5 By September 11, I had been working on the book for months. It had become almost a seminar for me, a self-imposed program on how to run an organization. It was as if God had provided an opportunity to design a course in leadership just when I needed it most. By the time of the horrible events of September 11, because of all that I d been working on, the elements were fresh in my mind, which gave me more confidence. Every single principle that follows was summoned within hours of the attack on the World Trade Center. Surround yourself with great people. Have beliefs and communicate them. See things for yourself. Set an example. Stand up to bullies. Deal with first things first. Loyalty is the vital virtue. Prepare relentlessly. Underpromise and overdeliver. Don t assume anything. And, of course, the importance of funerals. It was ironic, prophetic, and very useful that all these principles had been discussed and analyzed so recently. As I read Mayor Giuliani s book, the principles that he outlined include: Develop and Communicate Strong Beliefs: Develop strong beliefs; re-examine beliefs; communicate strong beliefs; be direct and unfiltered; language is important; stick to your word; tailor the message to the listener Organize Around a Purpose: Chart it; understand it First Things First: set the tone; start small with success; always sweat the small stuff Prepare Relentlessly: visualize things for yourself; instill preparedness in others Study. Read. Learn Independently Reflect, Then Decide: be ready to pull the trigger when time is short; use creative tension; hear people out Everyone s Accountable, All of the Time: Accountability across the board; do what s possible, try what s not Be Your Own Man: set an example; defy expectation Underpromise and Overdeliver: promise only when you re positive Stand Up to Bullies Loyalty: The Vital Virtue Surround Yourself with Great People: analyze strengths and weaknesses (including your own); learn from great teams; résumés aren t everything, motivate Attending Weddings is Discretionary, Attending Funerals is Mandatory 6 Fall 2010

7 New Assignments Dwayne Holifield Environmental Manager of Operations Dwayne Holifield has been named Manager of Environmental Services: Operations. Dwayne began his career at Sanderson Farms in September 2006 as Corporate Environmental Coordinator. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology from Mississippi State University. Dwayne has certifications in the following: Class C Waterworks Operator s Certification, Class III Pollution Control Operator s Certification and a Backflow Assembly Tester Certification for Mississippi. He and his wife, Melissa, have three children: Acy, Lauren and Kolbi. In his spare time, Dwayne enjoys hunting, fishing and watching his children play sports and cheerleading and being involved in his community and church. Nick Toben Corporate Engineer Nick Toben has joined Sanderson Farms as Corporate Engineer at the Corporate Office. Nick is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years as a sergeant of an infantry section. He also served on a tour of duty to Iraq from October 2007 until April Nick is married to Lindsey and they live in Laurel, Mississippi. Jennifer Rogers Corporate Recruiter Jennifer Rogers has been promoted to Corporate Recruiter at the Corporate Office. Jennifer began her career with Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee in March She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Mississippi. Before joining Sanderson Farms, she was the Diversions Editor at The Review of Jones County. Jennifer also clerked for Judges Patricia Wise and Denise Owens in Hinds County, Mississippi; and worked as an associate at Gholson and Orr, PLLC in Laurel. Originally from Auburn, Alabama, Jennifer and her husband, Noel, have made Laurel their home for over six years. They have two children, Mary Caroline and Bronson. Fall

8 Promotions Brooks Garland Broiler Supervisor, Adel Production Brooks Garland has been promoted to Broiler Supervisor at Adel Production. Brooks began his career with Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Valdosta State University. He has a daughter, Brookley, 2, and on his days off, Brooks enjoys hunting and fishing. Cheryl Sullivan Head Start Teacher, Collins Child Care Cheryl Sullivan comes to us from the General Office. Cheryl and her husband, David, reside in Mize. Cheryl has been a teacher at Magee High School, Millcreek Schools, Boswell Regional Center, Mendenhall Elementary School and Petal Elementary Schools. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and a Master s Degree in Education. Cheryl has two children. Daniel P. Smith Breeder Flock Supervisor, Hazlehurst Production Daniel P. Smith has been promoted to Breeder Flock Supervisor at Hazlehurst Production. Daniel joined Sanderson Farms in January 2010 as a Beginning Trainee. The Terry, Mississippi native is a Poultry Science major from Mississippi State University. Daniel and wife Jennifer make their home in Terry, Mississippi. We wish Daniel success in his new position. Jonathan Coody Breeder Supervisor, Adel Production Jonathan Coody was recently promoted from Beginning Trainee to Breeder Supervisor at Adel Production. Jonathan has been with Sanderson Farms for two years. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Jonathan is married to Nikki and they celebrated their first anniversary in May. 8 Fall 2010

9 Promotions Joseph Cole Breeder Flock Supervisor, Hazlehurst Production Joseph Cole of Hazlehurst Production has been promoted from Beginning Trainee to Breeder Flock Supervisor. Joseph joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee in May Joseph is a Poultry Science major from Mississippi State University. Lee Southwell Senior Staff Auditor, Corporate Office Lee Southwell has been promoted to Senior Staff Auditor at the Corporate Office. Lee began his career as an Accounting Trainee in the auditing department in April 2007 and was promoted to Staff Auditor in January He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. Lee enjoys running, cycling, kayaking, fishing, hunting and following college athletics. He also enjoys hanging out with his best friend and fiancée, Whitney Keyes. Lee and Whitney will be married on September 11, Lee said, I feel blessed to be a part of a top notch company like Sanderson Farms. Rachel Pennington Thigh Debone Supervisor I, Brazos Processing Rachel Pennington has been promoted from Beginning Trainee to Thigh Debone Supervisor I at Brazos Processing. Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science Production at Texas A&M University. She enjoys volleyball, reading, and attending and judging livestock shows. Rebekah Anderson Debone Supervisor II, Moultrie Processing Rebekah Anderson has been promoted to Debone Supervisor II at Moultrie Processing. Rebekah began her career with Sanderson Farms in January 2008 in the Debone Department and was later awarded the Debone Floorworker position where she worked until her recent promotion. Rebekah enjoys church, shopping and feeding the hungry. Rebekah's favorite quote is, "Get it done!" Fall

10 New Employees Frank Kilbury has joined Sanderson Farms as Specialty Supervisor II at Moultrie Processing. Frank is married to April and has five children: Katelyn, Sydney, Kandace, Kai, and Gracie. He enjoys playing sports and coaching soccer and baseball. Frank s favorite quote is, We take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping us. Jeff Maass is Debone Superintendent II at Moultrie Processing. Jeff is married to Dianne and has two children: Piper, 5 and Chase, 4 months. He enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing golf, working in the yard, and helping his daughter with her horse shows. Hammond Processing would like to welcome Rodondric Johnson, better known as Rick, as Debone Supervisor II. Rick and his wife, Margarett, have been married for 17 years. They have five children: Rodonric, 19; Cornelius, 18; Jamie, 20; Ryan, 14; and Treylan, 11. His special interests include carpentry, coaching sports and participating in his church activities, especially their Community Outreach Organization. Keith Miller has joined Sanderson Farms as Corporate Environmental Coordinator at the Corporate Office. Keith graduated from Louisiana State University with a Master of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering. He and his wife, Leila, live in Laurel, Mississippi. Hammond Processing would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest supervisor, Bobby Keyes, better known to his friends as Sean. Sean is the Evisceration Supervisor II. He has been married to Zakia for three years. They have two children: Braylon, 2, and Sean-Cole, 10 months. Sean comes to us from the Canadian Football League where he played for the Edmonton Eskimos. His other special interests are with his church and playing sports. Virginia Clapp, Substitute Teacher, Collins Child Care, comes to us from Fort Knox, Kentucky, where her husband was stationed in the U.S. Army. Mrs. Clapp was employed by the Child Development Center in Fort Knox. Virginia has a Child Development Associate Credential and completed the Army s foundation training for Child Development. Virginia and her husband, Anthony, are the parents of four children and the family lives in Seminary. 10 Fall 2010

11 Corporate Trainees Adam Hall has joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. Adam graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Texas A&M University. He enjoys hunting, fishing, autos and sports. Jeremy Young, Beginning Trainee, graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant and Soil. Jeremy is married to Amy. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports, fishing and hunting. Chase Cromwell has joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he earned his degree in Marketing, with a minor in Management. Chase plays golf, and likes fishing and being around water. He enjoys Ole Miss athletics (Go Rebs!) and going home to beautiful Pickwick Lake. His favorite quote is, No man is a failure who has friends. Juan Palmas, Beginning Trainee, received his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development from Texas A&M University. He enjoys playing soccer and tennis, camping, running and participating in triathlons. Juan says, Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. John Stockbridge has Jennifer Franklin, Beginning Katherine Blaylock has Casey Waneck, Beginning joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. John is a graduate of Florida Southern Trainee, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science joined Sanderson Farms as a Beginning Trainee. Katherine is a graduate of Sam Houston Trainee, is a graduate of Texas A&M University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in College. He earned his degree in Psychology. She is State University in Huntsville, Animal and Poultry Science and Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He also graduated married to Michael Davis and they have a 10-month-old Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal a Master of Science degree in Poultry Science. In Casey s spare from Texas Southern University daughter, Isabella. Jennifer has Science and a Master of Science time she enjoys anything located in Houston, Texas where he earned a Juris worked as a Multi-Unit operator and Director of Training for a degree in Agriculture. Katherine has enjoyed playing soccer for outdoors that involves spending time with her friends or her Doctorate degree in Law. In restaurant franchise in 20 years and while attending animals. John s spare time he enjoys spending time with family, playing with his dog Bandit, Memphis, Tennessee and North Mississippi for over 15 years. She enjoys anything outside Sam Houston State University she played soccer on the collegiate team. In her spare watching movies, playing and being with her family. Her time she enjoys being XBOX and participating in favorite quote is: A small leak outdoors fishing, boating, sports. can sink a great ship. Ben Franklin hunting and playing sports. Katherine is also a board member for the Sam Houston Chapter for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Fall

12 Development and Engineering Management Team Meta Blanshard continued from page 1 Bob Pic Billingsley Director of Development and Engineering Bob Billingsley, or Pic as he is also known, is the Director of Development and Engineering of Sanderson Farms, Inc. He also serves as a member of the company s Executive Committee. Pic is a graduate of Picayune High School and Delta State University where he received an Accounting Degree in 1983 and a Masters of Business Administration in Upon graduation from college, he joined Sanderson Farms where he has served the company in various capacities throughout his 26 years with the company. He began his career with the company as a Trainee and was promoted to the General Ledger Supervisor in In 1989, he was promoted to the Division Manager of the company s By-Products Division. In 1991, he was promoted to the Director of Development. He became the Director of Processing and Engineering in 1996 and then followed to his current position as the Director of Development and Engineering in Pic is actively involved in several industry and civic associations. He has served as President of the Mississippi Poultry Association and currently serves on its Board of Directors. He has been a Director of the Association for Excellence in Education where he now serves as Chairman. He serves on the Governor s Mississippi Energy Policy Institute and is a member of the Mississippi Manufacturing Association. In addition, he has served as President of the Laurel/Jones County Dixie Youth Baseball Association and on the Board of the Salvation Army. Pic and his wife Nancy have been married for 23 years and have a 16-year-old son, Steven. They are members of First Baptist Church of Laurel. Jack D. Smith Protein Division Manager Jack Smith began his employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc. in He has held various positions throughout his career with the company. His first position in 1970 was a Broiler Flock Supervisor. Jack was promoted to the Feed Mill and Shop Unit Manager in Through hard work and dedication he was then promoted to his current position as the Protein Plant Division Manager in Jack graduated from R.H. Watkins High School and Jones County Junior College. He is married to Delecia. Jack and Delecia are the proud parents of four children: Karen Hubbard, Brenda Baswell, Natalie Mauldin and Kasey Sherman; and grandparents of 12 grandchildren: Brian, Jennifer, Lexi, Bennett, Jessica, Ethan, Kaitlyn, Madison, Ricky, Olivia, Noah and Seth. the years how important family and friends are and we need to enjoy our time with them. Jack also wanted to mention: I appreciate all the people who have worked with me. Without their help I would not have had the opportunities that I have. I have been blessed to have worked at one place for nearly 40 years. I have seen a lot of changes but, what has stayed the same is, surround yourself with good people, treat them right and 40 years do not seem that long. George Jones Sr. Manager of Engineering George Jones, as Manager of Engineering, spends countless hours reviewing and evaluating plans and specifications before a project begins. He manages the capital projects and assists Processing Division Managers with all capital projects and maintenance of the processing facilities. George began his employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc. in He has been with the company for 26 years. His first position was a Maintenance Supervisor. George was promoted to Maintenance Superintendent in 1985 and then Maintenance Manager in He was then promoted to the position of Corporate Maintenance Manager in 1997 and then to his current position as Manager of Engineering in George graduated from Gadsden State Community College and attended Florida State University. He is married to Glenda. They have three children: Ronda, George Jr. and Lillian; and four grandchildren: Brittney, Tiffany, Haley and Delaney. In his spare time, George enjoys working in his shop on wood working projects. Brenda Flick Manager of Environmental Services: Regulatory and Permitting Brenda Flick has served in various positions within Environmental Services over her 23 years of service with the company. In her current role as Manager of Regulatory and Permitting, she is responsible for all the environmental programs that are required by the State and Federal regulatory agencies. This is accomplished by evaluating the adequacy of environmental programs that apply to the seven hatcheries, six feed mills, eight waste water plants and eight processing plants and monitoring the programs for compliance with the regulations. The various programs require preparation of permit applications; regulatory reporting; and training at the locations to ensure compliance. To further ensure compliance environmental audits are conducted on a regular basis. Brenda began her employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc. in July, 1987 as the Coordinator of Environmental Services and the position was later expanded to Manager of Environmental Services. Her position changed in May, 2010 to the Manager of Environmental Services: Regulatory and Permitting. Jack enjoys working on his property in Myrick, Mississippi, hunting and fishing, watching his grandchildren grow up and spending time with his family. He states: I have realized over 12 Fall 2010

13 Development and Engineering Management Team Brenda graduated from Mississippi University for Women. She is married to Joe and they have one daughter, Elizabeth. Brenda has enjoyed working at Sanderson Farms. Every day is interesting. There are new people to meet, new projects and endless opportunities. She appreciates Sanderson Farms and all that the company has done for her and her family. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys baking and gardening. M. Dwayne Holifield Manager of Environmental Services: Operations Dwayne Holifield, as Manager of Environmental Services: Operations, is responsible for the operation of the eight Sanderson Farms wastewater treatment plants and drinking water plants. This is accomplished by monitoring and providing support on the daily operations of the treatment plants. During this monitoring he evaluates and implements improvements that ensure compliance and efficient operations. Dwayne began his employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc. in September, 2006 as the Corporate Environmental Coordinator and the position was later expanded to Environmental Manager of Operations in May, Dwayne graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology. He is married to Melissa and they have three children: Acy, Lauren and Kolbi. Dwayne holds the following certifications: Class C Waterworks Operator s Certification, Class III Pollution Control Operator s Certification and a Backflow Assembly Tester Certification for Mississippi. Dwayne enjoys hunting and fishing, being a football/ softball/ soccer and cheer dad, and supporting his community and church interests. James Evans Manager of Engineering James Evans, as Manager of Engineering, reviews and evaluates plans and specifications before a project begins for efficient use of space, capital cost, structural integrity and completeness of the plans. He manages the capital projects and assists Production Division Managers with all capital expenditure projects and maintenance of the facilities. James began his employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc., as the Manager of Engineering in He has served the company in this capacity for 21 years. James graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree. He is married to Ana and he has two children: Jessica Guy and Lane Mize. He and his wife are the proud grandparents of six grandchildren: Tyler Brashier, Ana Mize, Triston Mize, Molly Mize, Faith Guy and Jace Guy. James is proud to say that he has worked for a company as successful as Sanderson Farms with such dedicated and motivated employees. James enjoys hunting and other outdoor activities. Lorri Devereaux Manager of Central Purchasing Lorri Devereaux has served in various positions within the company over her 23 years of service. In her current role as Manager of Central Purchasing, she is responsible for managing the procurement functions for the company for all items such as corporate contracts and supply agreements, excluding feed ingredients. Through experience gained in her various roles in accounting and financial analysis, Lorri understands the importance of managing the cost of supplies and contracts. That experience has proven to be invaluable as she helps to maintain the company s cost efficiencies. Lorri began her employment with Sanderson Farms, Inc. in May, 1987 as the Cost Accountant at Laurel Processing. She was promoted to Chief Accountant at Collins Processing in October, She became a Financial Analyst at the Corporate Office in June, 1997 and then was promoted to her current position of Manager of Central Purchasing in February, Lorri serves on the company s Wage and Salary Committee and Hurricane Preparedness Committee. Lorri graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She and her husband Jeff live in Hattiesburg. She has enjoyed her career at Sanderson Farms and she is happy to be part of a successful, growing company. In her spare time, Lorri enjoys traveling and reading. Twyla King Executive Secretary Twyla King, Executive Secretary, has been with Sanderson Farms since She and her husband Michael live in Stringer and are members of Edon Baptist Church. They have two children, Buffi Frazier and Warren King. Twyla enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, Dusty King (4), Ellie Frazier (3) and Riley King (18 months), and looks forward to welcoming a grandson in October. Twyla feels very fortunate to have worked with such caring and dedicated people for the past 20 years and has enjoyed being a part of Sanderson Farms growth and expansion into new areas. Every day is a new journey with new challenges in the poultry industry but with the experience and expertise, this department will continue to meet the challenges of the industry and continue to help push Sanderson Farms to be the best company within the poultry industry. Fall

14 GROWERS KINSTON We have lift off in North Carolina... Marty Flynt Launching a new production division is no small undertaking. There are months of planning, recruiting, scheduling, building, and preparing for placing the first birds on the ground. On April 6, 2010, the first pullet breeder flock was placed in Kinston Production Division. According to Randall Boehme, Kinston Production Division Manager, We welcome the Lee family as new growers for Sanderson Farms, and would like to thank Robert, Argen, and daughter, Toni, for all their hard work in preparing the farm and getting the birds off to a good start. The birds will remain on the pullet breeder farm for approximately 22 weeks and then will be moved to breeder hen farms where egg production will begin. Those eggs will be transported to the new Kinston Production Division hatchery, set and three weeks later the baby chicks will be placed on broiler farms. This cycle is repeated continually at each of our production divisions. Congratulations to all those involved for reaching this milestone at our newest division, Kinston Production. From left: Wes Hall, Production Manager; Tommy Robertson, Breeder/Hatchery Manager; Argen Lee, Pullet Grower; Robert Lee, Pullet Grower; Toni Lee; Michael Walters, Pullet Flock Supervisor; Jess Edwards, Breeder Supervisor; and Randall Boehme, Division Manager. 14 Fall 2010

15 In the Spotlight Personnel Department for Moultrie Processing From left: Eve Thompson, Human Resources Clerk; Cassandra Griffin, Processing Secretary; Yaoska Crumpton, Employee Records Clerk; Rachel Thompson, Receptionist; and Keisly Exum, Personnel Supervisor I. Tracy Holiday Debone II Laurel Processing Plant Tracy has been with the Company since July 11, 1995, with an outstanding attendance record. Barbara Keller Debone Crew II Laurel Processing Plant Barbara has been working for the Company since March 11, Fall

16 Veterinary View: Biosecurity Too Dr. Phil Stayer With the hopes of cooler weather in the coming months, it is time to remember bird health lessons learned from previous winters so we capitalize on successes and don t repeat mistakes we made or observed in others. The winter of started out well with Bird Flu (Asian High Path H5N1) out of the headlines and Infectious Laryngotracheitis (LT) finally cleared from north Georgia and north Alabama. This good news lasted until late February 2010 when we were notified that LT was found in south Georgia commercial chicken flocks, near our chicken production area. Within days of notice of LT near our flocks, Sanderson Farms live production veterinarians traveled to our south Georgia operations to educate our onsite personnel about LT. Part of the training was on the disease itself. LT is a chicken health issue with no risk to human caretakers or consumers. More training time was spent on finding extra steps to prevent LT entry into Sanderson s flocks as well as reviewing Sanderson Farms Chicken Growing Biosecurity and Salmonella Control Program. Additional biosecurity steps in areas with LT (as well as several other diseases) include visitor restrictions and disinfection of automobiles entering grow-out facilities. In south Georgia we immediately limited visitors to off-site visits, allowing only those suppliers with products in use to enter our buildings to restock inventories and monitor applications. As non-typical diseases such as LT come closer, more vehicle disinfection is indicated so we installed tire spray stations at the hatchery and feedmill to disinfect all incoming traffic. Our Adel grow-out operations even went as far as disinfecting all company trucks entering farms, encouraging contract growers to do the same with their cars and trucks to reduce the risk of LT entering their farms. Sanderson Farms Chicken Growing Biosecurity and Salmonella Control Program was the backbone of LT prevention. Our biosecurity program was originally designed for routine use to create multiple barriers against diseases that are normally found in backyard poultry, wild birds and even mammals. The first step of biosecurity is to limit the contact between Sanderson s flocks and other animals: the best risk is no risk. Since our contract growers have the most contact with our flocks, they are the most critical part of the success of our Adel Production, Rutland Poultry Farm entrance Adel Production Feedmill truck entry spray 16 Fall 2010

17 Veterinary View: Biosecurity Too biosecurity program. Our growers post no entry signs at their farm lane entrance to discourage unnecessary vehicle traffic onto the farm. The only people on the chicken farms are those needed to take care of the animals: all others are to be met away from the chickens. Contract growers, their helpers and any personnel entering the chicken houses are forbidden from having contact with other poultry besides the flock on their premises. If a contract grower or employee puts him or herself in a position of higher disease risk, say a duck hunt or trip outside of the U.S., then there are procedures to follow prior to resuming work with Sanderson Farms flocks. For example, bird hunters are to shower and change out of their hunting clothes before going back to their flocks. International travelers are to stay away from live chickens for three weeks, as that is longer than the time Bird Flu or other diseases take to infect a person. The chicken houses themselves are designed and operated to keep out other animals. Doors are to be locked when growers leave the premises to prevent uninvited entry into the flock. All houses have footbaths with long acting disinfectant stationed by the entrance so that unseen microbes on the bottoms of shoes are killed before they might fall off amongst the flock. Any material, such as spilled feed, dead chickens or used litter that may attract other animals is to be removed from the chicken houses. Rodents, wild birds and migratory waterfowl are further discouraged from visiting chicken farms by keeping houses in good repair, removing debris, cutting grass and baiting for rodents. Sanderson Farms service technicians are the next link in our biosecurity program. They arrange their work day to start with the youngest birds so that they give first priority to our most fragile flocks. Service personnel park their company vehicles away from either air inlets or exhausts so that the trucks themselves are neither the source of or carry away any unwanted viruses or bacteria. Employees are to keep their company vehicles clean, inside and out, as much as weather will allow. While on the farm, service personnel follow the same biosecurity procedures as contract growers. Service technicians also wear protective outerwear before they enter the chicken houses: disposable boot covers, continued on page 18 Evan Carter, Broiler Supervisor, Adel Production Mike Tamimi, Division Manager, Adel Production Fall

18 Veterinary View: Biosecurity Too Dr. Phil Stayer continued from page 17 coveralls and head bonnets. Despite goofy appearance, protective outerwear has proven to keep diseases from spreading from one farm to another. Sanderson Farms employees are to come to each farm clean and leave clean. Even though other Sanderson Farms personnel or contractors are in the chicken houses much less frequently and for shorter periods of time than either contract growers or service technicians, they also play a part in biosecurity. For instance, any vehicle driven into the chicken house, such as fresh bedding suppliers or pesticide applicators, must be clean and disinfected prior to entry. Personnel bringing in flocks, either one day old chicks or fully mature hens, are covered with protective outerwear, much like our service technicians. Since feed delivery and egg pick up drivers do not enter the houses to get among the birds they do not need coveralls but are required to disinfect their footwear. Catchers remove the flocks, so they pose a minimal biosecurity risk to flocks as the time after their contact is measured in hours rather than days. Anyone else visiting Sanderson Farms flocks must have prior approval from live production management. Farm visitors must confirm they have not been in contact with other poultry for 48 hours and have been in the U.S. at least three weeks. There are other stipulations that must also be cleared with local live production management that address specific details. Many times visitor requests are denied since the best risk is no risk. Back to lessons of the winter of : the south Georgia LT outbreak lasted until May when hot weather finally stopped the spread of the LT virus. Our neighbors never figured out how LT got into their flocks and spread. To our knowledge they did not follow the same level of intense biosecurity practices we do. In fact, Mike Tamimi, Adel Live Production Division Manager, and his staff continued to ask the live production veterinarians about other possible biosecurity measures to ensure the health and safety of our south Georgia flocks. Our folks in south Georgia avoided LT getting into our flocks, due in most part to implementation of our heightened biosecurity program. In this case, as with any successful biosecurity program, no news is good news! Routine biosecurity allows us to carry on business as usual. However, when circumstances change then our biosecurity practices must change in turn, just as they did this past winter in south Georgia. With the cooler nights as reminders of our success in , let s execute our Chicken Growing Biosecurity and Salmonella Control Program to make a healthy fall and winter, too! 18 Fall 2010

19 In the Spotlight Best Friends Laura Tello and Raven Haynes, Specialty, Moultrie Processing. You never see one without the other. Go Saints! Bobby Joe Wells, Evisceration Supervisor I, Moultrie Processing, on the day after the Super Bowl. Waco Processing 2nd Shift Personnel Fall

20 PROCESSING WACO Waco Processing Kelly LaBarbera Waco Processing has been up and running for three great years. We would like to take the time to thank the people who have been with us since the beginning. Left to right: Jenaro Collazo, Evisceration I; Jerry Richardson, Sr., Maintenance I; Amalia Bautista, Evisceration I; Latonia Bohannan, Thigh Debone I; Keisha Moore, Evisceration I; Rosie Bautista, Housekeeping I; and Juana Trejo, Evisceration I. Left to right: James Hall, Maintenance II; Jorge Perez, Clean Up III; and Pedro Avalos, Debone II. 20 Fall 2010