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Birth of Don Tyson
Don Tyson was born in 1930 in Olathe, Kansas to his father John Tyson, who is the founder of Tyson Foods. -
Opening of First Poultry Company
Don Tyson and his father, John Tyson, opened their first poultry company in Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson became plant manger there where he served a role in growing the company Tyson Foods. -
Becoming President of the Company
Don Tyson becomes the president of Tyson Foods and then became CEO of the company after his fathers death that year. -
Reaching Out to the Community
Don Tyson believes that Tyson Foods needs to be an active part of the community because if the company does not then that company should not be in that place very long. -
Seeing Growth in the Company
The growth of Tyson Foods causes the company to change the mindset of wanting to focus and make the company become number one. -
Company Doubling in Size
Tyson Foods doubles in size to become the biggest in the world for processing, producing, and marketing poultry products. -
Becoming Chairman
Don Tyson becomes senior chairman of Tyson Foods while still being the CEO. -
Fast Food
Don Tyson helped Tyson Foods to supply fast food chains around the country with their products. Only 82 of the top 100 fast food chains were supplied with Tyson products making them a bigger supplier. -
Retirement
Don Tyson retires from Tyson Foods after working there for 35 years. During his time there, he was CEO, chairman, and senior chairman. His son John H. Tyson will then take over the company. -
Death
Don Tyson dies at his home in Fayetteville due to a battle with cancer.