John Wright
(Fieldale Farms)

John Wright (Fieldale Farms)

Fieldale Farms’ Hensley retiring

The longtime president of Fieldale Farms is retiring.

Tom Hensley is stepping down Dec. 31 after half-a-century with the northeast Georgia-based poultry company.

He will be succeeded by COO John wright, a 34-year Fieldale employee, CEO and board chairman Gus Arrendale III said Monday.