Bearden Elected Cotton Incorporated Chairman

By Jim.Robinson|September 7, 2010

Plains, TX, cotton producer Ricky Bearden was unanimously elected Cotton Incorporated Chairman for the 2010-2012 term. He succeeds California grower Ted Sheely, who held the post for the prior two years.

Bearden brings more than 30 years of practical experience as a cotton producer to the Chairman’s position. In addition, he has provided his leadership to a range of cotton-related organizations at the local and national levels.

“The staff and Board of Cotton Incorporated are delighted to have Ricky as our Chairman,” said Cotton Incorporated President and Chief Executive Officer J. Berrye Worsham. “His keen understanding of the cotton industry will be an asset to our organization during his term.”

Bearden has served as a director on the boards of the National Cotton Council, Cotton Incorporated and the American Cotton Producers and was also president of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., from 2004 to 2006.