This new position aligns with the direction Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods has defined for the corporation. Boik will be responsible for directing Hormel Foods sustainability effort by defining expectations and initiating projects relating to environmental sustainability.
"Sustainability and corporate social responsibility have always been a priority with Hormel Foods," said William F. Snyder, senior vice president, Hormel Foods. "Our 2006 Citizenship Overview provided a base for measuring our sustainability efforts. As director of environmental sustainability, Dennis will be an integral part of the expansion of our efforts in the areas of energy use, water conservation, environmental compliance, recycling, supply chain management and transportation."