BB Griffin Elected Chairman of Cotton Incorporated

By Jim Steadman|December 19, 2013

North Carolina cotton producer and ginner BB Griffin was elected Chairman of Cotton Incorporated during the recent Cotton Board/Cotton Incorporated joint board meeting in Savannah, Georgia.

“BB’s duel, first-hand knowledge of our industry as a producer and ginner – combined with his decades of experience in leadership positions – makes him an excellent choice to be our Chairman,” stated J. Berrye Worsham, president & CEO, Cotton Incorporated.

Griffin previously served as President of the North Carolina Cotton Producers Association from 2000-2001 and President of the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association from 2004-2005. A graduate of North Carolina State University, he is co-owner of Griffin Farming Partnership and Woodville Supply Cotton Gin.

“BB is one of the most positive and charismatic leaders in our industry. We will work diligently together to move Cotton Incorporated and the Cotton Research & Promotion Program forward on our path of continued success in 2014,” added Worsham.

Griffin will serve a two-year term with Cotton Incorporated.