West Liberty, Iowa-based West Liberty Foods has announced several additions and changes to its executive leadership team:
- Luis Villalobos is vice president of operations as of Monday, January 6th, 2020. He joins the West Liberty Foods team with more than 20 years of leadership experience, working across the United States and internationally in various operational roles. Luis is responsible for overseeing operations at West Liberty Foods facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Utah.
- Andy Jaspers has rejoined the company as vice president of research & development, as of mid-January. Jaspers previously worked at West Liberty Foods for 12 years as a director of new product development. He is responsible for leading the R&D team of project leaders and food scientists.
- Joe Swanson, previously vice president of operations, has moved to the new role of vice president of operations quality. His responsibility is to bridge quality activities between Operations and Quality teams to further emphasize a total quality approach throughout the operational process.
- Tara Lindsay, previously vice president of human resources & EHS, has been promoted to chief talent & culture officer. Her responsibility will be to further emphasize West Liberty Foods’ overall commitment to talent (recruiting, retention and development) and support activities related directly to West Liberty Foods’ culture, including safety, environmental, sustainability and project management.