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James Stell (Veteran)

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Vice President Operations at Central Valley Meat Co., Inc.
📍 Hanford, California, United States

James is a seasoned operations executive in the meat industry with over 20 years of experience. As Vice President of Operations for Central Valley Meat, he leverages deep expertise in sales, inventory management, and forecasting to drive organizational performance. He attended Central Texas College and is a U. S. Army veteran.

Outside of his executive role, James has an interest in livestock quality, highlighted by his support for events like the Cal Poly Bull Test. He is a U. S. Army veteran, reflecting a commitment to service that extends beyond his professional life. He actively focuses on building strong, inclusive teams.

Unique fact: James is fluent in both English and Spanish, which he uses to build inclusive and results-driven work environments.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Vice President Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Hanford, California, United States
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Meat Industry Operations
With over two decades in leadership roles at major companies like JBS and STX Beef, he has extensive experience overseeing all aspects of beef business operations.
Operational Excellence
His stated mission is to build robust operational frameworks and elevate performance by focusing on continuous improvement, quality, and safety in demanding, fast-paced environments.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Vice President Operations
Central Valley Meat Co., Inc.
5-2020 - 8-2020
Chief Operating Officer
STX Beef Company
9-2019 - 5-2020
General Manager
Caviness Beef Packers
8-2018 - 8-2019
Plant Operations Manager
CS Beef Packers
6-2016 - 8-2018
Operations Manager
JBS
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Education
1992 - 1993
Degree Not Completed
Central Texas College
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