George Deese Biography and Net Worth

Director of Flowers Foods

Mr. Deese has served on our board since 2004, including as chairman from January 2006 to May 2023. Mr. Deese was chief executive officer of the company from January 2004 until May 2013. Previously, he served as president and chief operating officer of the company from May 2002 to January 2004 and as president and chief operating officer of Flowers Bakeries, the company's core business division, from 1983 to May 2002. Mr. Deese joined the company in 1964.

He previously served as a board member of the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA), and previously served as a trustee of the Georgia Research Alliance. Mr. Deese previously served as chairman of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and on the ABA board and executive committee. He also served as vice chairman of the board for Quality Bakers of America (QBA) and as a member of the QBA board for 15 years.

What is George E. Deese's net worth?: The estimated net worth of George E. Deese is at least $21.46 million as of May 27th, 2025. Deese owns 2,004,990 shares of Flowers Foods stock worth more than $21,463,418 as of December 4th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Deese may own. Learn More about George E. Deese's net worth.
How do I contact George E. Deese?: The corporate mailing address for Deese and other Flowers Foods executives is 1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE, THOMASVILLE GA, 31757. Flowers Foods can also be reached via phone at (229) 226-9110. Learn More on George E. Deese's contact information.
Has George E. Deese been buying or selling shares of Flowers Foods?: George E. Deese has not been actively trading shares of Flowers Foods over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, on Tuesday, May 27th, George E. Deese bought 6,000 shares of Flowers Foods stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $16.84 per share, with a total value of $101,040.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 2,004,990 shares of the company's stock, valued at $33,764,031.60. Learn More on George E. Deese's trading history.
Who are Flowers Foods' active insiders?: Flowers Foods' insider roster includes Edward Casey, Jr. (Director), Thomas Chubb, III (Director), H. Mark Courtney (Insider), Cindy Cox (Insider), George Deese (Director), R. Kinsey (CFO), William McFadden (Director), Ryals McMullian (CEO), Melvin Stith (Director), Terry Thomas (Chief Growth Officer), and Heeth Varnedoe, IV (Insider). Learn More on Flowers Foods' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Flowers Foods?: In the last twelve months, Flowers Foods insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 12,000 shares worth more than $202,440.00. In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 353,600 shares worth more than $4,541,000.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on September, 25th when CEO Ryals Mcmullian sold 350,000 shares worth more than $4,487,000.00. Insiders at Flowers Foods own 11.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Flowers Foods.
Information on this page was last updated on 9/25/2025.

George E. Deese Insider Trading History at Flowers Foods

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
5/27/2025	Buy	6,000	$16.84	$101,040.00	2,004,990
8/26/2016	Sell	462,500	$15.14	$7,002,250.00	3,288,625
6/3/2016	Sell	560,731	$18.69	$10,480,062.39	3,255,743
9/15/2015	Sell	413,300	$24.05	$9,939,865.00	2,497,684
8/22/2014	Sell	415,000	$19.21	$7,972,150.00

George E. Deese Buying and Selling Activity at Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods Company Overview

Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery food products in the United States. Its principal products include fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack items, bagels, English muffins, and tortillas, as well as frozen breads and rolls under the Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake brand names. The company distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates bakeries. Its customers include national and regional restaurants, institutions and foodservice distributors, and retail in-store bakeries; wholesale distributors; mass merchandisers, supermarkets, vending outlets, and convenience stores; quick-serve chains, food wholesalers, institutions, dollar stores, and vending companies; and public health care, military commissaries, and prisons, and other governmental institutions. The company was formerly known as Flowers Industries and changed its name to Flowers Foods, Inc. in 2001. Flowers Foods, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.

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