Brandon Lairmore

Brandon Lairmore is an accomplished executive in the rendering and operations industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President of US Rendering Operations at Darling Ingredients since April 2016. Prior to this role, Brandon held various positions at Pilgrim's from June 2011 to April 2016, including Director of Operations for the By-Products Group, where responsibilities included managing multiple rendering facilities and overseeing budget creation. Brandon's experience also includes serving as Plant Manager at Protein Products and Tyson Foods, where an extensive career began as an intern in 1999, progressing through various roles to Plant Manager. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education Services from the University of Arkansas.