October 8, 2018

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. appoints chief financial officer
 

Egg producer Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. announced on October 5 that Max P. Bowman has been named vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Bowman was also elected to the company's board of directors at the annual meeting of shareholders held in Jackson, Mississippi, US. He will replace Tim Dawson, whose planned retirement from the company was also effective on October 5.

Commenting on the announcement, Dolph Baker, chairman and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, said: "Max Bowman is well qualified to assume these important roles with our senior management team and board of directors. Having joined the company in June, he has worked closely with Tim Dawson to ensure a smooth transition. He brings significant expertise in accounting, finance, acquisitions and business development, as well as valuable experience in financial management of a public company. We also look forward to working with Max in the important work of our board of directors as we continue to execute our growth strategy."

"We want to thank Tim Dawson for his many years of dedicated service to Cal-Maine Foods," Baker added. "Since he joined the company in 2005, we have experienced impressive growth and success under his capable financial leadership. Tim will be missed by everyone at Cal-Maine Foods, but we wish him all the best in his retirement."

- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.