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As vice president and controller of Hormel Foods Corporation, James N. Sheehan’s responsibilities include financial policies, internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance and financial reporting, as well as the general accounting, cost and business unit accounting functions of the company. Notably, he led the successful sale of Vista International Packaging and Algona Food Equipment Company.
An employee of Hormel Foods for almost 30 years, Sheehan began as an accountant in the Fremont, Neb. office and quickly was promoted to manager of data processing. He advanced to other positions including manager of general accounting, office manager at several locations and controller of Vista International Packaging. Since 1988, Sheehan has held positions at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Minn., including corporate credit manager for claims and Hormel Financial Services. In 1998, he became president of Hormel Financial Services where he was instrumental in developing and implementing Hormel Financial Services functions and several financial systems. Prior to being named to his current position, Sheehan was treasurer of Hormel Foods.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. and is involved in the Financial Executive Institute and the Institute of Management Accountants. He also serves on the Gelco Expense Management advisory board.
In addition to his professional involvement, Sheehan is an active member of the community as the treasurer of both the Austin Public Library and the Austin Country Club. He is also a former board member of the Mower County Red Cross and the Mower County United Way. | 