Butterball COO Joe Nalley details huge investment, future plans for Raeford facility

At the ribbon cutting ceremony for Butterball’s seventh facility, Butterball’s COO Joe Nalley discussed the extra $25 million investment the company put into the Raeford facility, potential future plans that would bring more jobs to the community and company involvement in community service. Below is a transcript of the speech:

“Frank Koekkoek told you a little about himself, but there’s always the rest of the story. Frank’s a second generation turkey guy. His dad, Frank Senior, runs Michigan Turkey operations, which is one of the more recognized turkey companies in the U.S. Actually, he used to work for Butterball, but anyway, he came down here to see Frank and his wife and his grandkids. Frank Sr. came down and toured the plant with Frank Jr., and he sent an email to Mike and I telling us how proud he was to be out at a plant his son was managing and having his son give him the tour. Frank, we’re proud of you too. Great job.