US poultry processor Sanderson Farms has announced that it has named Lampkin Butts as president and chief operating officer of the company.

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Butts has been with Sanderson Farms since 1973 when he began his career as a national sales representative. Since that time, he has held various management positions in processing and sales for the company and was named to his current position of vice president-sales in 1996.


Sanderson Farms’ operations include the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items.

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