Meet Our Team
Derek Baucom
President
Derek Baucom, President of Simmons Animal Nutrition (SAN), has a passion for operational leadership with a strong focus on people, safety, efficiency and innovation developed over a 25-year career in the industry. His background includes a track record of building successful teams and delivering results. Derek received a BS in Poultry Science from North Carolina State University.
Josh Clary
Senior Vice-President of Sales
Senior Vice President of Sales for Simmons Animal Nutrition Josh Clary believes good relationships are good business. He has more than 20 years of relationships and expertise in the pet and human food industries. Josh earned his Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine at John Brown University and his Master’s degree at the University of Arkansas. He is well-connected in the poultry and agriculture industry as a member of the National Renderers Association, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council, and as a committee member for The Poultry Protein & Fat Council. Beyond the industry, Josh serves as a board member at Jabali Ministries.
Brian Walker
Senior Director Business Development
Brian Walker is the Senior Director of Business Development for Simmons Animal Nutrition. Brian has a tenured career in business development and sales and is known as a robust, lead-by-example executive across many facets of the manufacturing industry. Brian’s experience with multiple industry leading companies makes him an invaluable resource. It was at the University of Arkansas where Brian earned his Bachelor’s in Domestic and International Agriculture Marketing.