Tyson Foods CFO John R. Tyson arrested in Arkansas

The recently appointed chief financial officer of Tyson Foods was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and criminal trespass in the early hours of November 6.

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John R. Tyson (Tyson Foods)
John R. Tyson (Tyson Foods)

The recently appointed chief financial officer of Tyson Foods was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and criminal trespass in the early hours of November 6.

According to information on the Washington County (Arkansas) Sheriff’s Office website, John R. Tyson, 32, was taken into custody at 2:23 that morning, but after posting a bond of $415, was released a little more than 18 hours later.

According to a 4029 News report, a college-age woman returned to her residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when she discovered a man she did not know sleeping in her bed. She called the police, who upon arrival in the residence found his wallet inside his pants on the floor, which identified him as Tyson. Once officers determined that nobody had invited him to the residence, Tyson, who reportedly smelled like alcohol, was taken into custody.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Tyson Foods offered the following statement: “We’re aware of the incident and as this is a personal matter, we have no additional comment.”

Tyson, a fourth generation Tyson family member, was named the chief sustainability officer of Tyson Foods in 2019, having spent the previous five years as an observer at the company’s board of directors’ meetings. 

Then, in September 2022, Tyson was promoted to the position of chief financial officer, succeeding Stewart Glendinning, who was appointed to take on the position of Group President, Prepared Foods. Glendinning replaced Noelle O’Mara in that capacity, with the company stating that O’Mara “decided to pursue other opportunities.”

At the time Tyson was promoted, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King said: “John R. Tyson is a dynamic next-generation company leader, and this combined role will enable him to further develop and drive the company’s future strategy.”

Prior to joining Tyson Foods, Tyson held various roles in investment banking, private equity, and venture capital, including at J.P. Morgan.

Tyson’s arrest follows the earlier arrest of former Tyson Foods executive Doug Ramsey, who was arrested, also in Fayetteville, in September on suspicion of terroristic threatening and third-degree battery. Ramsey had left Tyson in late 2021 to become the chief operating officer of Beyond Meat, but Ramsey is no longer employed by Beyond Meat.

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