Brandon Dunn

Brandon Dunn has extensive work experience in the food industry. Brandon currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Cypress Valley Meat Company since October 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the same company from November 2020 to October 2021.

Before joining Cypress Valley Meat Company, Brandon worked at Simmons Foods from 2015 to 2020. Brandon held the role of Vice President - Operations - Pet Food from October 2018 to August 2020, where they were responsible for operations oversight of three plants and three warehouses. Brandon also served as the Director of Operations - Dry Pet, Treats from January 2015 to October 2018, where they led the ramp-up of treats production and developed a high-performing management team.

From 2003 to 2014, Brandon worked at Land O'Frost, where they held various roles including Plant Manager and Business Development Manager. Brandon spearheaded process and culture change as the Plant Manager, implemented programs and processes, and worked as a logistics manager. As the Business Development Manager, they led the company's strategic acquisition team.

Brandon Dunn started their career at Perdue Farms in 2001 as a Production Superintendent, where they led department supervisors and teams. Prior to that, they held various positions at Land O'Frost from 1996 to 2001, including Second Shift Plant Superintendent and Processing Superintendent.

Overall, Brandon Dunn has a diverse background in executive leadership, operations management, project management, and business development within the food industry.

Brandon Dunn obtained their MBA in Business from the University of Central Arkansas, where they studied from 2007 to 2010. Brandon also holds a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the same university. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in various fields including 5s/Visual Workshop, The Science of Lean Six Sigma Operations, Bemis Flexible Packaging University, Best 212, Effective Negotiating, Lean Learning Experience, Pork 101, and Short Meat Course. The institutions and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.