FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF)
today announced that Daniel R. Morrison has been promoted to Vice President
and Corporate Controller, effective July 31, 2000. Mr. Morrison will report
to Barbara Klein, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
In his new position, Mr. Morrison will assume responsibility for internal
and external financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, supervision
of the payroll organization and liaison with Dean’s external auditing firm.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Illinois State University,
Mr. Morrison received his MBA from Northwestern University and is also a
Certified Public Accountant. Dan held a number of key finance and operations
positions at Staley Continental and Itel Corporation before beginning his
career at Dean Foods as Group Controller for the Dairy Division. His most
recent position prior to the promotion was as Vice President of Finance for
the Dairy Division.
Dean Foods is one of the nation’s leading dairy processors and
distributors producing a full line of branded and private label products,
including fluid milk, ice cream and extended shelf life products, which are
sold under the Dean’s and other strong regional brand names. Dean Foods is
the industry leader in other food products including pickles, powdered
non-dairy coffee creamers, aseptically packaged foodservice products, and
refrigerated dips and salad dressings.
SOURCE Dean Foods Company
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CONTACT: Richard Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer,or Barbara Klein, V. P., Finance and Chief Financial Officer, ofDean Foods Company, 847-678-1680