SILOAM SPRINGS, AR (August 7, 2026) Simmons Foods today announced executive leadership changes designed to accelerate growth and advance its transformation strategy across its business units.
Effective immediately, Scott Salmon, President of Simmons Pet Food, will join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Commercial Officer. In this new role, Scott will have responsibility for enterprise commercial strategy and standards across the business, branded portfolio strategy for Pet and Prepared Foods, and the design and rollout of market and commercial analytics across the business. In partnership with the leadership team, Scott will focus on advancing the company’s strategy with speed, efficiency, and a relentless customer focus.
“In our Pet business, Scott helped deliver record growth and results using innovative ideas and disciplined strategic execution,” said CEO Todd Simmons. “Scott and his team have driven improvements in customer value, operational excellence, and our own brand portfolio. Our company will benefit greatly from his leadership, strategic mindset, and ability to build high-performing, collaborative teams.”
With Scott’s transition, Jacob Rogers, SVP of Pet Sales, is being named President of Simmons Pet Food. Drawing on his vast experience in sales and across multiple commercial functions, Jacob will continue to strengthen the company’s capabilities, product mix, and value proposition, building on the momentum already underway. He is well-suited to lead the next chapter of work to nourish and delight the pets we love.
“Jacob is an outstanding leader who made an impact as soon as he joined the company two years ago,” said Simmons. “He played a key role in building strong relationships with existing and new customers, growing our business, and providing repeatable, reliable results. Jacob has high standards of excellence and accountability that will help define our future success.”
About Simmons Foods Inc. and Affiliates
Simmons Foods and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 75+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With 9,000 team members, Simmons Foods and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world.
