John Henry Bryan, Jr. Biography

John Henry Bryan, Jr.

business executive
Born: 1936
Birthplace: West Point, Miss.

He worked in his family's food business, Bryan Foods, beginning in 1960, and grew it until it was sold to Consolidate Foods (which later became Sara Lee Corp.). He worked with Sara Lee Corp., rising through the ranks to become president, CEO, and in 1976, chairman of the board.