Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed Tender Names New
Board Chairman
HUNTSVILLE, Tex., December
1, 2006. Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed Tender
Meats, an operation of Beefmaster Cattlemen,
LLP is pleased to announce Ronnie Wallace
as the new chairman of the board of directors
for 2007. The company also welcomes Craig
Smith as the most recent addition to the
board.
“I am thrilled to have the leadership
and experience of Ronnie Wallace and Craig
Smith on our board of directors, said
Nolan Ryan, baseball Hall of Famer, rancher
and general partner. “They know
firsthand the importance of providing
a consistent, high quality product and
I value their expertise as our company
continues to expand.?"
Wallace has served on the board of directors
for the past two years and succeeds Carl
Hubble as the Chairman. Wallace brings
nearly 30 years of foodservice distribution
experience to the board gained during
his career with the Ben E. Keith Company.
Prior to his retirement, Wallace served
as Executive Vice President of the Ben
E. Keith Company and President of Ben
E. Keith Foods. He currently serves on
the board of Fired Up, Inc., owners of
Johnny Carino?s Italian Restaurants, and
operates a ranch near Comanche, Texas.
According to Wallace, going the extra
mile is what makes Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed
Tender Meats really stand out.
“There is a tremendous need for
a consistent and reliable supply of high
quality, tender, all natural beef,"
said Wallace. “I have been proud
to be associated with this company and
admire the steps this company goes through
to ensure a great product."
Craig Smith is the CEO of Interfresh,
Inc., a wholesale fresh fruit distributor
in the retail and foodservice sectors
based in Fullerton, California. Appointed
to the board earlier this year, Smith
has more than 20 years experience in marketing
perishable products in both retail and
foodservice businesses in California and
the western United States. In addition
to his food distribution expertise, Smith
also is a partner in two restaurants in
southern California.
“Nolan Ryan has always been known
for his integrity and consistency as a
ballplayer and the same is true for his
cattle and beef business," said Smith.
“I'm thrilled to be part of the
team."
The board also includes:
Charlie Bradbury, CEO, Beefmaster Cattlemen,
LP
John Bellinger, President, Agri-West International
Jay Gray, General Manager, Graham Land
& Cattle
Carl Hubble, President, Quest Chemical
Corporation
Reese Ryan, Owner/CFO, Round Rock Express
Dr. Gary Smith, Distinguished Professor
of Meat Science, Colorado State University
For more information about Nolan Ryan's
retail and foodservice product lines,
contact Charlie Bradbury at (936) 436-1622.
About
Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed Tender Meats:
Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed Tender Meats is
an operation of Beefmaster Cattlemen and
owned by baseball Hall of Famer and Texas
rancher, Nolan Ryan and several of his
ranching partners. The company is committed
to providing the highest quality, tender
and flavorful beef by coordinating the
entire production process to meet strict
specifications. Cattle in the program
are raised in healthy, natural environments
on grassland and with grains harvested
by local farmers. Our products are minimally
processed with no artificial ingredients.
We make sure USDA, as a third-party auditor,
reviews our practices to ensure quality.
We were the first program ever to require
tenderness for certification.
For
more information, please visit www.nolanryanbeef.com.