Barbara Tyson

About Barbara Tyson

Barbara Tyson inherited a stake in Tyson Foods after her husband, Randal Tyson, died in 1986.

She has served on the board of the food giant, which produces about 20% of America's beef, pork and chicken, since 1988.

Tyson retired as a vice president at Tyson Foods in 2002 and became a consultant to the company.

Her late husband, Randal, was the son of Tyson Foods founder John W. Tyson (d. 1967).

Her nephew, John Tyson, has been chairman of the business since 1998 and is also a billionaire.