Burke Named SVP of Operations for Simmons Pet Food
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR, (April 29, 2025) - Simmons Pet Food announced today the promotion of Brian Burke as the new Senior Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Burke replaces Derek Baucom who will assume the role of president for Simmons Animal Nutrition.
“We are thrilled to announce Brian Burke as our new Senior Vice President of Operations,” said Scott Salmon, President of Simmons Pet Food. “Brian’s unparalleled focus on people, safety, and efficiency has consistently resulted in strong team building and operational success. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue the next phase of strategic growth for Simmons Pet Food.”
Burke brings to his new role a distinguished 30-year career with Simmons, having held various leadership positions in both poultry and pet food operations. He is recognized for his operational expertise and commitment to excellence.
“Our growth plans are designed to support Simmons Pet Food as the most trusted partner in the industry, delivering innovative pet food solutions to our customers,” said Burke. “We will achieve this by prioritizing a people-first approach while continuously optimizing our operations to enhance efficiency. I am honored to take on this role and look forward to leading these efforts.”
Simmons Pet Food looks forward to the innovative and strategic contributions Burke will continue to bring to the company in his new capacity, driving both operational excellence and the expansion of premium pet food products.
About Simmons Pet Food
Simmons Pet Food is the leading North American private-label and contract manufacturer of wet pet food. We source high-quality ingredients and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce premium and value-focused pet food. We supply top brands and retailers with products in a variety of formats, including cans, pouches and cups. These operations are in Northwest Arkansas, Emporia, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa. For more information on Simmons Pet Food, visit www.simmonspetfood.com.