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Audarshia Townsend, Harper Halland 1 more

April 29, 2024

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CWT Farms International Inc. announced that Rickey Smith will be retiring as president in July of this year.

Smith joined the company in 2015. He led the company as it has continued modernizing its feed mill and expanded operations into Kentucky and New York.

“We extend our profound appreciation to Rickey for his steadfast dedication and exceptional leadership, which have been instrumental in fostering our growth and success here at CWT,” said Christopher Hill, chief executive officer of CWT Farms International. “His extensive knowledge of the poultry industry has helped guide our expansion and his experience has been a great asset to our CWT management team. We all wish Rickey the very best in his retirement. He will be sorely missed.”CWT Farms International Inc. announced that Rickey Smith will be retiring as president in July of this year.

Smith joined the company in 2015. He led the company as it has continued modernizing its feed mill and expanded operations into Kentucky and New York.

“We extend our profound appreciation to Rickey for his steadfast dedication and exceptional leadership, which have been instrumental in fostering our growth and success here at CWT,” said Christopher Hill, chief executive officer of CWT Farms International. “His extensive knowledge of the poultry industry has helped guide our expansion and his experience has been a great asset to our CWT management team. We all wish Rickey the very best in his retirement. He will be sorely missed.”CWT Farms International Inc. announced that Rickey Smith will be retiring as president in July of this year.

Smith joined the company in 2015. He led the company as it has continued modernizing its feed mill and expanded operations into Kentucky and New York.

“We extend our profound appreciation to Rickey for his steadfast dedication and exceptional leadership, which have been instrumental in fostering our growth and success here at CWT,” said Christopher Hill, chief executive officer of CWT Farms International. “His extensive knowledge of the poultry industry has helped guide our expansion and his experience has been a great asset to our CWT management team. We all wish Rickey the very best in his retirement. He will be sorely missed.”CWT Farms International Inc. announced that Rickey Smith will be retiring as president in July of this year.

Smith joined the company in 2015. He led the company as it has continued modernizing its feed mill and expanded operations into Kentucky and New York.

“We extend our profound appreciation to Rickey for his steadfast dedication and exceptional leadership, which have been instrumental in fostering our growth and success here at CWT,” said Christopher Hill, chief executive officer of CWT Farms International. “His extensive knowledge of the poultry industry has helped guide our expansion and his experience has been a great asset to our CWT management team. We all wish Rickey the very best in his retirement. He will be sorely missed.”

About the Authors

Audarshia Townsend

Content Director, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal, Informa Markets

A lifelong Chicagoan, Audarshia Townsend is an award-winning, veteran food and beverage journalist who serves as the content director for the SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal brand. She is Informa Markets' 2024 "Star Storyteller" winner. Her experience as a visionary editor and writer spans 30 years, with an emphasis in print and digital magazines. Audarshia's professional passion is to champion and amplify underserved business communities. Some of her most recent content includes her review of 2023's F&B trends, the future of food science careers, an interview with culinary star Padma Lakshmi, and Pescavore's sustainable ahi tuna jerky strips. She also appears regularly on local and national media outlets to discuss food and beverage trends, most notably FOX-32 Chicago, WGN-TV, WXRT-FM, NPR-Chicago and the Travel Channel. She is often called on to serve as a judge for prestigious food, beverage and restaurant awards, including the James Beard Foundation, NEXTY Awards and Black Women in Food. She continues to write for Chicago magazine, and previously she has written for the likes of the Chicago Tribune, Eater Chicago, Esquire, Essence, Los Angeles Times, Playboy, Time Out Global and World’s Best Bars. With food and beverage being her longtime, chosen beat in media, she has created content for a number of prestigious brands such as AOL, Google, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, Lexus, MasterCard, Markon Cooperative Inc., Miller Brewing Co., Resy and Simplot Foods.

To date, Audarshia has guest lectured at the following higher-education institutions: Columbia College Chicago and Loyola University Chicago for undergraduate journalism students; Northwestern University for graduate journalism students; and Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) for undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. food science students. She also mentors aspiring young writers and journalists whenever she can. Email her at [email protected] and also connect with her on LinkedIn.

Harper Hall

Global flavor applications and technical service lead, PureCircle by Ingredion

Harper Hall is the global flavor applications and technical service lead for PureCircle by Ingredion. He joined Ingredion in 2007 and has over 15 years of industry experience as a food technologist. In 2019, the company began its diversity, equity and inclusion journey with PRIDE at Ingredion as a member of the Business Resource Group leadership team. Hall has supported PRIDE and various levels, from local team leadership to global president, and supports Ingredion’s overarching diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Karen Butler

Senior managing editor, Informa Markets

Karen Butler is a senior managing editor at Informa Markets. For nearly 25 years, she’s worked in a variety of editorial roles, covering topics such as animal nutrition, functional food & beverage, and dietary supplement ingredients and trends. She most enjoys working behind the scenes as a copyeditor, as well as building community and supporting a team. Reach her at [email protected].

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