Today, Simmons Foods announced Johnny Bullington as the new President of Simmons Prepared Foods. Johnny succeeds Joel Sappenfield, who retired after leading the business unit with distinction for several years. 

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

Join us in congratulating David Jackson, Simmons Foods COO, for being named the National Chicken Council Vice Chairman!

Congratulations to Russell Tooley, Chief Administrative Officer, for being named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Awards class!

Today, Simmons Foods announced it will provide a $100,000 donation to support the Little Lyons Childcare Center in Emporia, KS.

Today, Simmons Foods announced it will provide a $100,000 donation to support the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. The donation will pay out over four years beginning in 2024.  

Today, Simmons Foods announced the 2024 award recipients for the M.H. “Bill” Memorial Scholarship program. This year’s class includes 95 high school graduates who will share more than $164,000 in scholarship awards.  

Simmons Team Members went into action this weekend to support local communities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes that hit Benton County, Arkansas.