Hormel’s Mark Ourada to retire, David Weber to succeed him

Jan. 30, 2025
Mark Ourada, group vice president of Hormel Foods Corp.'s food service business segment, will retire after 37 years of service.

Mark Ourada, group vice president of Hormel Foods Corp.'s food service business segment, will retire after 37 years of service. During his tenure, Ourada played a key role in integrating the Planters brand and driving the company’s growth in the convenience store channel. Those efforts and others helped grow the segment to $3.8 million.

David Weber, a 33-year Hormel Foods veteran who currently serves as vice president of food service sales, will succeed Ourada.

What they are saying

"Throughout his career, Mark has been a great steward of our business, strengthening our food service leadership position and driving industry-leading growth," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and CEO, in a release. "We are grateful for his vision, commitment and focus on delivering innovative products that support foodservice operators and meet their customers' needs."

"David brings a wealth of experience to his new role, from his work in Hormel Foodservice to his leadership of our Burke organization. He played a pivotal role in the success of Burke and was instrumental in the smooth onboarding of the Fontanini business, one of our most impactful food service acquisitions to date. His leadership, expertise and commitment to fostering a strong culture will be a tremendous asset to the Foodservice business segment," Snee continued.

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