Hormel executive retiring after 35-year career
Hormel Foods’ vice president of global food safety and quality management is retiring on May 1 after 35 years with the company.
Richard Carlson will be succeeded by Jeremiah Johnson, a 20-year company veteran and director of food safety management, according to a news release.
“Richard has provided dedicated leadership in food safety and quality throughout his tenure. He led our company through critical food safety initiatives, including the expansion into new product categories and implementing new and enhanced food safety protocols,” Hormel interim CEO Jeff Ettinger said in the release. “We are grateful for his commitment to strengthening our food safety systems. He has made a meaningful impact on Hormel Foods and the teams he has led, and we wish him the best in retirement.”
Johnson will assume responsibility for overseeing all company quality, plant regulatory and food safety activities.
“Jeremiah brings deep expertise in food safety, quality and regulatory affairs, along with strong operational knowledge, making him well-prepared to lead this critical function,” Hormel president John Ghingo said. “He has led key initiatives to strengthen our food safety systems and safeguard the trust consumers place in our brands. Jeremiah’s proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, elevate standards and drive continuous improvement make him the right leader for this important role.”
Carlson began his career with Hormel Foods in 1990 as a quality and process control engineer at the Austin, Minnesota plant. Jeremiah Johnson joined Hormel Foods in 2005 as a quality and process control supervisor at the Austin plant.