Jarrett Foods, a leading poultry processing company, has announced the retirement of its President, Terry Willis. Willis, who joined the company in the fall of 2023, played a crucial role in guiding Jarrett Foods through a significant plant expansion phase, which included the construction and startup of a new processing facility.
“Terry was committed to this project from the initial concept meetings through the construction and operational launch of the plant,” said CEO Heath Jarrett. “His dedication and leadership have been invaluable to our team and our growth.”
Willis brings to a close a distinguished 45-year career in the food processing industry, having previously held senior executive roles with major poultry processing companies. Under his leadership, Jarrett Foods’ $14 million expansion project officially opened in June, significantly boosting the company’s chicken deboning and poultry processing capacity. The project is expected to create 300 jobs in the Lavonia, GA, area by 2025.
Jarrett Foods expresses its gratitude to Terry Willis for his dedication and contributions to the company’s success and wishes him a fulfilling retirement.
