SILOAM SPRINGS, AR, (April 29, 2025) Simmons Animal Nutrition announced today the appointment of Derek Baucom as its new President, effective immediately. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the poultry and pet food industries, Baucom brings a proven track record of strategic vision, operational excellence, and product innovation.
Most recently, Baucom served as the Senior Vice President of Operations for Simmons Pet Food, where he played a key role in advancing manufacturing capabilities and expanding the portfolio of premium pet food products. He has a passion for operational leadership with a strong focus on people, safety, efficiency and innovation.
“We are excited to announce the promotion of Derek Baucom,” said David Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at Simmons Foods. “His extensive background in manufacturing and experience leading productive teams will be instrumental as we continue to grow and deliver innovative, science-based nutrition solutions to our customers. Derek is a strong leader with a proven record of building successful teams and delivering results.”
As President, Baucom will oversee company-wide operations, strategic partnerships, and product innovation initiatives, to expand Animal Nutrition’s impact in the feed ingredient marketplace.
“I’m excited to step into this role at Simmons Animal Nutrition,” said Baucom. “The company has a strong reputation for excellence in feed ingredients, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team to build on that reputation—introducing fresh ideas, driving innovation, and continuing to provide top-quality nutrition for both pets and livestock.”
Derek received his Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science from North Carolina State University.
About Simmons Animal Nutrition
Simmons Animal Nutrition produces high quality, tailored nutrition for the pet food, aquaculture and animal feed industries. From our beginnings as a producer of chicken-based protein products, the company has grown to become a leading supplier of diverse, proprietary ingredients. Simmons Animal Nutrition drives innovation across the entire supply chain including traceable sourcing, custom transportation, and quality control solutions.
Simmons operates multiple nutrition production facilities that include locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
