Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> July 15, 2002
STEWART K. OWENS is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Mr. Owens is responsible for the restaurant and
food operations of a $1 billion company known for its fresh food
products and family restaurants where a family atmosphere prevails at
all levels of the company. He began his career at Owens Country Sausage
while going to college at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. After
graduating, Mr. Owens worked at Owens Country Sausage as an Office
Manager. Within three years, Mr. Owens was promoted to Vice President of
Administration. In March 1984, he was promoted to President of Owens
Country Sausage. In January 1987, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., acquired Owens
Country Sausage. Three years later, Mr. Owens relocated to Columbus,
Ohio, to accept the responsibilities of Group Vice President responsible
for food products and member of the Board of Directors for Bob Evans
Farms. In January 1994, he was named Executive Vice President, Chief
Operating Officer of Bob Evans Farms, Inc., and was named President in
August 1995. Most recently, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer in
April 2000 and Chairman of the Board in April 2001. In addition to his
responsibilities at Bob Evans Farms, Inc., he serves as a Board member
for the following organizations: the American Meat Institute, Columbus
Association for the Performing Arts and Recreation Unlimited. Mr. Owens
is a member of the Columbus chapter of the Young Presidents'
Organization. Profile
and an overview of the company as it is now?
Mr. Owens: We're going to be celebrating our 50th anniversary next year,
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