Hormel Foods Promotes Chamber VP

SEPTEMBER 2007 - Chamber VP Michael L. Devine has been named Director of Operations Strategy for the Grocery Products Division of Hormel Foods in Austin, Minn. This newly created position will be responsible for developing operational strategies to meet the company’s demand for shelf-stable products.

“Mike’s knowledge of the operations side of our business gained over many years as Stockton’s plant manager has equipped him with the experience necessary to develop and lead our operations strategy,” said Russell C. Potter, vice president of operations, grocery products.

Devine started with Hormel Foods in 1976 as a relief foreman in Beloit, Wisc. In 1996, he was named plant manager of the Stockton facility

Mike joined the Chamber Board of Directors in 2005 and was destined to become Chamber President for the 2010-2011 Chamber year.

Both as a member of the Board and as a Vice President Devine has been very involved in the Chamber with the Executive Committee, Government Relations Council, Manufacturers, Industrial and Distribution Roundtable and a member of the Chamber Health Care Task Force.

Mike has been a wonderful role model of how to be involved in the Chamber not only helping his business but that of the entire business community. He will truly be missed and the Officers, Board Members, Chamber members and staff alike wish him and his family congratulations and thank you for being such wonderful members of the community and the Chamber.

Mark A. Zelle has been named plant manager at the Stockton plant. Zelle started with the company in 1980 in the Beloit, Wisc. plant. Most recently, he was production superintendent at Beloit