Americas Largest Auto Retailer’s CFO Joins the Board of Tyson Foods
On December 16, 2016, in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced that the CFO of the biggest auto retailer in the U.S. has been appointed to their board of directors. Cheryl S. Miller, who is 44 years old and serves as the executive vice president and CFO of AutoNation, Inc., became a member of the Tyson Foods board on December 14, 2016. She is now one of nine independent directors on the twelve-person board and will be a part of the audit committee. Miller brings over two decades of corporate finance experience to the table, with more than 15 years spent in the automotive industry. At AutoNation, a Fortune 150 company, she is part of the executive committee and oversees all financial operations. John Tyson, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tyson Foods, stated that Miller was recommended by the nominating committee due to her financial expertise in consumer-oriented sectors and her experience in key areas such as acquisitions, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. He expressed confidence that her insights would be beneficial as the company seeks to expand its business. Miller joined AutoNation in 2009 as treasurer and vice president of Investor Relations and was promoted to CFO in 2014. She has held financial management positions at JM Family Enterprises, ION Media Networks, Republic Industries, and its successor companies of AutoNation and Alamo/National car rental, as well as Circuit City Stores. She has been recognized with several awards, including the Florida Diversity Council's Glass Ceiling Award and CFO of the Year by the South Florida Business Journal. She has also been named one of 30 Outstanding Women in Finance by Treasury & Risk magazine, one of the nation's top female CFOs by Business Insider magazine, and one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry by Automotive News. Born in Puerto Rico and currently residing in Florida, Miller earned her bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from James Madison University. She is an advisory board member for the Florida Institute of CFOs and serves on the board of directors and investment committee for the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. The Tyson Foods board of directors also includes Chairman John Tyson, Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Mike Beebe, Mikel A. Durham, current Tyson Foods president and incoming CEO Tom Hayes, Kevin M. McNamara, Brad T. Sauer, Jeffrey K. Schomburger, current CEO Donnie Smith, Robert Thurber, and Barbara A. Tyson. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), based in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the largest food companies globally, with popular brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, and State Fair®. The company is a market leader in chicken, beef, and pork, as well as prepared foods. Tyson Foods serves retail and foodservice customers in the United States and around 115 other countries. The company, founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, is still led by his family, with his grandson, John H. Tyson, currently serving as the chairman of the board of directors. The company employs approximately 114,000 people at over 400 facilities and offices worldwide. Tyson Foods is committed to operating with integrity and trust, creating value for its shareholders, customers, and employees, and being stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it. Contact: Gary Mickelson, 479-290-6111, gary.mickelson@tyson.com