phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=88165&p=irol-newsA -
[Cached Version]
Published on: 4/12/2002
Last Visited: 10/3/2008
Dean Foods Company Announces Retirement of Howard Dean
DALLAS, Apr 12, 2002 -- Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF), the nation's leading dairy processor, announced today the retirement of Howard M. Dean, Chairman of Dean Foods.Mr. Dean will retire on April 12, 2002 as both Director and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dean Foods.
Mr. Dean has worked for Dean Foods Company for 37 years and served as President from 1970 to 1988, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1988 through 2001.Mr. Dean said, "I am looking forward to an active retirement, and I wish the new Dean Foods Company success as it continues to grow and prosper as a major food and beverage company."
Mr. Gregg Engles, current Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dean Foods, will succeed Dean as Chairman.
...
Mr. Engles remarked, "We are very grateful for Howard Dean's leadership and assistance through the closing of the merger of Dean Foods and Suiza Foods and through the critical initial phase of the integration of our two great companies.
...
Howard has led the dairy industry through a period of tremendous change and has played a critical role in changing the milk business for the better."