Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said Friday that Cheryl S. Miller, the chief financial officer for America's largest auto retailer, has joined its board of directors.
Miller, 44, is executive vice president and CFO for AutoNation Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She's now one of nine independent directors on the 12-member board and will serve on the audit committee.
Tyson said Miller has more than 20 years of corporate finance experience including more than 15 years in the automotive industry. At AutoNation, she's a member of the company's executive committee and is responsible for all financial functions.
"Our nominating committee recommended Cheryl because of her financial background in consumer-focused industries and her experience in such key areas as acquisitions, cybersecurity and e-commerce," John Tyson, chairman of the Tyson Foods board of directors, said in a news release. "We believe her insight will be helpful as we explore new ways to continue growing our business."
Miller joined AutoNation in 2009 as treasurer and vice president of investor relations and was promoted to CFO in 2014. She previously worked for JM Family Enterprises, ION Media Networks, Republic Industries and Circuit City.
In addition to Miller and John Tyson, other members of the Tyson board of directors are Gaurdie E. Banister Jr.; Mike Beebe; Mikel A. Durham; current Tyson Foods president and incoming CEO Tom Hayes; Kevin M. McNamara; Brad T. Sauer; Jeffrey K. Schomburger; current CEO Donnie Smith; Robert Thurber and Barbara A. Tyson.