Phillip Owen Carruth

Background

Carruth, Phillip Owen was born on June 25, 1941 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of David C. and Elsie Gladys (Owens) Carruth.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1966. Master of Business Administration, Oklahoma State University, 1967.

Career

With sales and marketing management Ralston Purina Company, 1967-1975, Tasty Bird division Tyson Foods, 1975-1980. Founder, owner, president Poultry Specialties Inc., Russellville, Arkansas, 1980-1984. President, chief executive officer Poultry Specialties Inc. division Sara Lee Corporation, Russelville, since 1984.

Achievements

• Phillip Owen Carruth has been listed as a noteworthy food products executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Broiler Council, Southeastern Poultry Association, Arkansas Poultry Association, Santa Gentrudis Breeders International.

Connections

Married Phyllis K. Turpin, June 1, 1960. Children: Phillip O. Junior, Phylisa D., Phylana K., James D.

Father:

David C. Carruth

Mother:

Elsie Gladys (Owens) Carruth

Spouse:

Phyllis K. Turpin

child:

Phillip O. Junior Carruth

child:

Phylisa D. Carruth

child:

James D. Carruth

child:

Phylana K. Carruth