Sappenfield retires as Simmons Prepared Foods president

He joined Simmons Foods in 2021 and is credited with leading the company through key growth and strategic milestones.

Joel Sappenfield
Joel Sappenfield
Courtesy Simmons Foods

Joel Sappenfield has retired as the president of Simmons Prepared Foods.

Sappenfield joined Simmons Foods in 2021, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience and a strong commitment to the company’s values.

The company recognized Sappenfield’s career as one that has been marked by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and building strong, high-performing teams.

“Throughout his tenure, Joel led Simmons through key growth and strategic milestones, positioning the company for continued success in a competitive market,” said David Jackson, chief operating officer of Simmons Foods. “We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

“During my time at Simmons, I always appreciated our attitude of we’re going to win and we’re going to do whatever it takes to win, but we’re going to do it the right way by taking care of our people first,” Joel said. “Todd Simmons (CEO, Simmons Foods) has said many times that we want to grow, but we never want to outgrow our culture. I have full confidence in them and the people of Simmons, and continue to believe in the mindset that will guarantee our success for years to come.”

Before he joined Simmons Foods, Sappenfield served as the president of poultry breeding company Cobb-Vantress. Prior to being named president at Cobb-Vantress in 2016, he held numerous leadership positions within Tyson Foods.

Sappenfield graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in finance.

Simmons Foods will make an announcement concerning a successor for Sappenfield in the near future.        

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