GARNER, NC. — US turkey brand Butterball LLC announced Scott Vinson as the new executive vice president of sales and marketing effective June 9, 2025. Vinson brings more than 30 years of experience in the meat industry to the role, most recently serving as chief of customer experience, Cargill Protein, North America.

At Cargill, Vinson held responsibilities for driving revenue across sales channels, leading the sales, trading and distribution organizations, and providing customer service. Prior to Cargill, Vinson spent almost six years at Perdue Farms Inc.

“The turkey category has numerous opportunities for growth through innovation, and Butterball has the opportunity to ensure that turkey remains relevant to future generations of consumers,” Vinson said. “I am excited to join the Butterball team.”

“Scott will be an incredible asset to our executive leadership team,” said Jay Jandrain, president and chief executive officer of Butterball. “His values align with our culture and purpose, and his extensive experience in the protein category will immediately benefit our organization. We couldn’t be happier that he’s chosen to work at Butterball.”

Vinson will work alongside Al Jansen, current executive vice president of sales and marketing during the transition period and responsible for sales, marketing and customer service in the foodservice, retail, international and industrial channels, as well as leading Butterball’s corporate strategy process. Jansen plans to retire at the end of 2025 after 11 years of service.

“Al is an incredible leader, respected by everyone he works with internally and externally,” Jandrain said. “He’s been integral in growing our retail and foodservice business internationally and domestically, and a champion for innovation. Our team members, customers, board members and executive leadership team have tremendous respect for the impact he’s had on our business and his dedication to ensuring Butterball remains the turkey brand consumers love and trust. We wish him the best in his retirement.”

Jansen started at Butterball in 2014 as a member of the executive team after working for Perdue Farms and Agrimetrics. With Butterball, Jansen built an impressive customer and product portfolio central to the company’s sustained success, including rapidly doubling Butterball’s ground turkey tray pack business.

“It’s been an honor to work for such an iconic brand,” Jansen said. “I’m incredibly proud of our amazing team and am excited to see what’s to come from Butterball.”