JBS USA names Batista Filho as new CEO

GREELEY — JBS USA, the Greeley-based meat-processing company, has named Wesley Batista Filho as the company’s new CEO, effective Monday.

Batista Filho takes over the role from Tim Schellpeper, who announced his retirement.

“We thank Tim for all of his contributions to the success of JBS USA during his tenure,” Gilberto Tomazoni, JBS Global CEO, said in a written statement. “Tim came out of retirement to join our team, producing record results as the head of our Fed Beef business unit and laying the foundation for our continued success as CEO. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Schellpeper joined JBS…