Cargill at NAMI Annual Meat Conference

Cargill Protein to Showcase Customer-Driven Approach at NAMI/FMI Annual Meat Conference

Cargill Protein – North America is attending the virtual NAMI Annual Meat Conference on March 22-25, where it will share how it is innovating to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and showcase new product innovations that drive growth for customers. Cargill leaders will also be available for interviews to explain ways Cargill is going the extra mile to solve customer challenges.

Themed “a far-reaching network that is always within reach” Cargill’s virtual booth will focus on three pillars - Supply Chain Reliability, Labor-Saving Solutions and Sustainability – and how Cargill is partnering with customers to grow their bottom line. Cargill is committed to innovation and providing value-added products and solutions that drive customer growth.

The Cargill booth will also highlight several key products, including Castle Wood Reserve® deli meats, the recently launched The Chompery™ pet treats line and the new portfolio of Crave House™ plant-based products. Here are more details for visiting the Cargill booth and scheduling interviews with Cargill Protein leaders:

What: Cargill Protein virtual booth and scheduled interviews with Cargill Protein representatives at the NAMI/FMI Annual Meat Conference

When: Interviews available Monday, March 22 – Thursday, March 25

How: Please complete the form at the bottom of this page to request a half-hour interview, and a representative will reach out to arrange an interview during the conference

Where: Visit the Cargill virtual booth by selecting ‘Cargill’ from the Exhibitors page on the event platform.

Why: Cargill is showcasing how it is innovating to deliver solutions that meet customer needs, with a focus on Supply Chain Reliability, Labor-Saving Solutions and Sustainability

If you are unable to attend the NAMI/FMI Annual Meat Conference but would like to learn more about Cargill Protein’s customer-driven approach, we are happy to arrange a phone interview with a Cargill representative after the conference. Please complete the form at the bottom of this page, noting when you are interested in scheduling an interview, and any questions that you have.

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The Chompery

Castle Wood Reserve

Crave House

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Schedule An Interview With Our Experts

Tom Windish

President, Retail Channel

Tom Windish Biography

Tom began his career with Cargill as a beef sales trainee in 1993. He went on to hold several Cargill positions in sales, distribution, IT, and was the key account manager for the Cargill Wal-Mart team. He joined Swift in 2005 as Vice President of Retail Sales and in 2008, became the Vice President of Business Development for Smithfield.

Tom rejoined Cargill in 2009 as Vice President of Value Creation and added beef marketing responsibilities in 2010. Tom joined the Case Ready business unit in 2011 as Commercial Manager and was promoted to US General Manager in 2013. Tom led the Go to Market integration effort as Cargill integrated the Beef and Case Ready business units. Tom became President of Cargill Food Distribution Business in August of 2015. In January 2017, Tom was named to his current position of President, Retail Channel.

A 1992 graduate of the University of Illinois, Tom earned his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. He is active in kid’s sports and activities and is a Big Brother/Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also serves on the board for BBBS.

Heather Tansey

Sustainability Director

Heather Tansey Biography

Sustainability Director for Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health and Protein & Salt

Heather Tansey has nearly 20 years of experience in the sustainability field. Currently, she leads Cargill’s Protein and Animal Nutrition sustainability teams to develop and execute Cargill’s Sustainable Animal Protein Strategy which addresses sustainability challenges and opportunities throughout the animal protein value chain.

Prior to Cargill, Heather spent 15 years at 3M leading various aspects of sustainability, most recently as 3M’s Head of International Sustainability & Community Investment. During her time at 3M, Heather led work to embed sustainability into innovation, business development, business strategy, and key account engagement. Heather began her career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency where she co-developed the EPA's Climate Leaders program.

Heather has a degree in Biology from Lawrence University and a Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University.

Scott Vinson

Retail Sales Leader

Scott Vinson Biography

Retail Sales Leader, Cargill Protein Group

Scott started his career in the protein industry in 1993 when he started in grow-out operations for Perdue Farms. After a move to Perdue’s corporate offices in Salisbury, MD he held roles in plant scheduling and operations, and ultimately sales. Scott joined Cargill in 1999 as a sales representative and has worked in a variety of commercial roles in the protein enterprise. His experience at Cargill includes sales and marketing, product line management, operations management, and sales leadership. He now leads sales for the retail channel of Cargill Protein, serving retail customers across North America.

Scott earned his BA degree from the University of North Carolina, and MBA from Purdue University. He currently resides in Wichita, KS with his wife Jody, and sons Jack and Clay.

Hilary Gerard

Director, Brand & Category Marketing

Hilary Gerard Biography

Director of Brand and Category Marketing, Cargill Protein-North America

Hilary is Director of Brand and Category Marketing for Cargill’s Retail Channel. She has nearly a decade of experience working with retail customers to deliver the best brand, product and marketing solutions.

Using a customer-focused approach, she leverages a full menu of strategic tools including advertising, public relations, digital and social media that build consumer awareness and drive sales.

Sarah Frick

Senior Marketing Manager

Sarah Frick Biography

Senior Marketing Manager at Cargill Protein & Salt

Sarah Frick is Senior Marketing Manager for Cargill’s global alternative protein business responsible for marketing strategy and leading innovation in the plant-based protein category. Her experience includes consumer insights, concept development, research and strategy; branding and identity; packaging and food marketing. Sarah has over 15 years’ experience, joining Cargill in 2011, serving in brand and marketing management roles before assuming her current position in 2019.

Sarah holds a degree in marketing, management and finance from Wichita State University.

Cory Lommel

Director of Consumer Insights

Cory Lommel Biography

Director of Consumer Insights, Cargill Protein – North America

Cory has more than two decades of experience in marketing research and has led consumer insights for Cargill’s Protein – North America business since June 2017. Cory started his career at The Kraft Heinz Company, where he spent two years as a consumer insights associate. In 2000, Cory joined General Mills where he held several innovation-focused roles developing new product pipelines for snacks and cereal as well as leading capability development for mobile research and in-context experimentation. Cory became General Mill’s Sr. Global Consumer Insights Manager for U.S. Retail Innovation, a position he held for two years prior to joining Cargill.

Cory currently leads a team of five insights professionals focused on driving insight-led growth for Cargill Protein NA and our customers across retail, foodservice and protein ingredients channels.

Cory earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from St. Cloud State University, and a Master of Science degree in Marketing Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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