The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announced that Brenda Dismore is the recipient of the 2015 AMSA Meat Processing Award. The award, established in 1977, is sponsored by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Brenda Dismore will be honored at a special reception and awards banquet at the AMSA 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference on Tuesday, June 15, 2015 in Lincoln, NE.
Mrs. Brenda Dismore is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Meat Scientist with 20 years of experience working for some of the most recognized meat companies in the United States. Brenda began her career in supply chain, first as a production supervisor for Golden State Foods, followed by a Quality Assurance Technologist for Shurfine International. She then moved to ConAgra Foods where she continued her career in Quality Assurance and eventually transferred into Research and Development. Currently, she resides with Tyson Foods, formerly Hillshire Brands, where she has held responsibilities in quality assurance, plant management, and product/process development during her tenure with the company. In her current role as Senior Manager in Research and Development, her focus is on new innovation for the snacking category. Brenda’s success is in part due to her down to earth style that makes her an effective communicator at all levels and functions from line employee up to the CEO.