Thread: Agriprocessors hires compliance officer

Agriprocessors hires compliance officer
By Grant Schulte • Register Staff Writer • June 5, 2008


Agriprocessors, Inc. in Postville has hired a former federal prosecutor to monitor the meat company’s compliance with state and federal laws, a spokesman announced today.

Jim Martin, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, will serve as the company’s corporate compliance officer starting immediately, according to a news release. Martin heads the Prevene Group, a St. Louis firm that helps companies comply with laws.

“Agriprocessors’ 800 jobs are important to Postville and northern Iowa, along with the observant Jewish community across the country that relies on them for meat and poultry,â€

[quote]Martin investigated white collar and corporate fraud cases during his 21-year stint as a prosecutor, according to his biography on the Prevene Group’s Web site. He recently was recognized in “Best Lawyers in Americaâ€

I hope the investigation goes on. I do hope that a new set of officers and board members can keep this business going since Iowa is hurting. Those who were responsible and at the helm when this happened need to be scrutinized fully and held accountable. I hope we see news that many citizens want the jobs and are paid a decent wage.