MINONG, Wis. – Jack Link’s Protein Snacks named Tom “TD” Dixon as the company’s CMO, the first individual to hold that title at the meat snack maker. Dixon will oversee strategic planning and marketing across the Jack Link’s portfolio of brands.

Dixon comes to Jack Link’s most recently from Welch’s. In his 19-plus years in global marketing, he also held positions with Kimberly Clark and Schwan Food Company.

Troy Link, president and CEO, said “TD has the right type of experience, leadership and attitude to help us fuel our legacy of innovation and global mission to offer high-quality protein snacks for every kind of consumer.”