Robert C. Thurber
food and nutrition
Tyson Foods
Georgia
Biography
Mr. Robert C. Thurber served as a Vice President of Merchandising Services and Senior Vice President of Merchandizing at Sysco Corp. and its Vice President of Purchasing. Mr. Thurber was responsible for more than $22 billion in purchases, while managing a staff of about 275 people. He also helped facilitate numerous acquisitions of distribution, specialty meat and produce distribution companies. Mr. Thurber held various executive positions with Sysco from 1983 to 2007. He has been a Director of Tyson Foods, Inc. since February 17, 2009. He serves as a Director of Capstone Bancshares, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, Springdale AR and Church Brothers LLC Salina, CA. He serves as a Member of Board of Advisors at Oasis Foods Company.
Research Interest
nutrition and food sciences
