About Bob Evans Farms
For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more delicious. We’re a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated dinner sides and breakfast items including the Bob Evans brand, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage, sold in grocery stores nationwide. Our products include the #1-selling refrigerated side dishes: mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. Based in Columbus, Ohio, we’re a division of Post Holdings, Inc.
Our Heritage
In 1948, Bob Evans was searching for high-quality sausage to serve in his small restaurant in Gallipolis, Ohio. When he couldn’t find it, he began making sausage himself. His goal was a product that would be superior in quality and taste. His wife, Jewell Evans, helped perfect the seasonings. The sausage was an immediate hit. Soon, he was selling to grocery stores throughout Ohio and West Virginia, and now the entire country.
Our Facilities
Corporate HQ
8200 Walton Pkwy
New Albany, Ohio 43054
United States
Our corporate office, located in New Albany, Ohio, is home to our shared functions, including sales, marketing and finance, among others.
Xenia, Ohio
640 Birch Rd
Xenia, Ohio 45385
United States
As one of Bob Evans Farms’ four production facilities, our Xenia plant is an integral part of our organization’s success. Located in southwest Ohio, the property was purchased by Bob Evans in 1954, but the original building was actually constructed around 1900! More than 100 employees manufacture over 30 million pounds of fresh products each year, including sausage rolls and links.
Lima, Ohio
651 Commerce Pkwy
Lima, Ohio 45804
United States
We produce mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese here. Our Lima plant, located in northwest Ohio, produces over 23 SKUs and employs more than 400 people. Bob Evans Farms began manufacturing mashed potatoes here in 2009 as a co-manufacturer. We produce more than 100 million pounds of Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes and pasta items here, including Bob Evans Macaroni & Cheese.
Hillsdale, Michigan
200 N Wolcott St.
Hillsdale, Michigan 49242
United States
Our Hillsdale plant has been producing delicious Bob Evans sausage since 1964, when it was opened as the company’s third plant. Today, the facility is one of two locations that produces fresh sausage, including rolls and links (the other being Ohio’s Xenia facility). Hillsdale produces more than 50 SKUs, and more than 25 million pounds of sausage annually.
Sulphur Springs, Texas
1109 Industrial Dr E
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
United States
Acquired in 2003, the Sulphur Springs plant employs more than 70 people and produces refrigerated sides, including Bob Evans Macaroni & Cheese.
Springfield, Ohio
6088 Green-Field Dr
Springfield, Ohio 45502
United States
The company’s main transportation facility is located in Springfield, Ohio, with a small outpost in Sunnyvale, Texas. About 150 employees, including 100 drivers, make more than 20,000 deliveries yearly with a fleet of more than 100 tractor-trailers. The transportation team drives more than 10 million miles per year, distributing Bob Evans products!
Leadership Team
Mark Delahanty President and CEO
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2019; previously COO for Post Cereal Brands. Demonstrated track record of building branded portfolios and driving profitability; well-known for his customer collaboration. Served seven years in US Navy as submarine officer. Undergraduate degree from US Naval Academy; MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Mike McCoy EVP and CFO
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2018 as EVP and CAO. In 2019, moved to current role as CFO. Prior to BEF, served as VP of internal audit for PHI. Successful track record growing the bottom line with focus on margin improvement. Strong commitment to community as member of the BEF Philanthropic Oversight Committee, member of the Board of Trustees for Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Executive Ally for the BEF Women’s Business Resource Group. Undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from St. Louis University; MBA from the University of Missouri.
John Broekema SVP Sales
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2014 as Dir, Business Development. Promoted to VP Business Development in 2015 and SVP Sales in 2019. Prior roles include sales and trade management at Sara Lee and Beech-Nut Nutrition. Serves on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Grocers Association. BA in Communications from the University of North Florida.
Devra Cornell CHRO
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2009. Promoted to CHRO in 2020. Known as a strong cultural ambassador, strategic thinker and servant leader. Leads the Bob Evans Farms Foundation and philanthropic giving. Executive sponsor of the BEF Women’s Business Resource Group. Has a passion for giving back to the community; serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio 4-H Foundation and the Board of Directors for Cancer Support Community Central Ohio. BA in Economics from Duke University; maintains PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.
Colin Daly General Counsel
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2012. Orchestrated the sale and spinoff of Bob Evans Restaurants to Golden Gate Capital, as well as the sale of Bob Evans Farms as a standalone public company to PHI. Prior roles include General Counsel at O’Charley’s. Undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary; J.D. (with honors) from the University of Florida College of Law.
Thyme Hill SVP and CMO
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2012 as Dir, Marketing. Promoted to VP Marketing in 2017 and CMO in 2020. known for her ability to strategically increase market share, deliver new households and advance core brand measures; has established herself as a builder of strong marketing teams and market-leading, iconic brands. Prior roles include 18 years on agency side, with a focus on major CPG brands, including Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine and Gillette Venus. BS in marketing and public relations, and MBA, Franklin University.
David McBeain SVP Manufacturing Operation
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2021; previously held PHI operations leadership positions at both Post Consumer Brands and Weetabix. History of delivering operational excellence with emphasis on people working together to deliver sustainable continuous improvement. BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and MS in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University.
Sean McCarthy VP Supply Chain
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2019. Prior roles include procurement management positions at Weston Foods; led the integration of US supply chain operations and the consolidation of all North American warehousing operations. BA from Miami University of Ohio.
Andy Norman VP CIO
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2019 as Dir, Technology Applications & Business Intelligence. Promoted to VP IT in 2022 and CIO in 2023. Prior roles include IT leadership positions at The Wendy’s Co. and NetJets Private Aviation. Known for his strong business acumen, growth mindset and collaborative approach to strategy development and execution. Executive sponsor of Bob Evans Farms Military & Veterans Business Resource Group. BS and MBA from Ohio University.
Manuel Ortega VP R&D
Joined Bob Evans Farms in 2021. 25 years’ experience in packaged foods and foodservice. Prior roles include leadership positions with Hostess Brands, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, Yum! Brands and General Mills. MS in Food Science and Technology from the University of Tennessee.
Careers
Our founder, Bob Evans, often said, “Everybody is somebody at Bob Evans.” When you join the Bob Evans Farms family, you’re joining a diverse, inclusive team of employees who embody the values of hard work, honesty, integrity and teamwork.
Come grow with us and help us bring farm-fresh goodness back to mealtime.