[1] He graduated from West Point High School, where he then attended Mississippi State University in nearby Starkville.
Shortly after he began working, Bryan Foods was acquired by Sara Lee Corporation.
[2] Bryan further advanced to the role of Senior Vice President of Sara Lee Corporation in 1983 and moved to the company's meat group offices in West Tennessee.
Under Bryan's guidance Sara Lee's meat division produced more than $3.5 billion in annual sales.
Old Waverly continued to garner national acclaim until Bryan sought to host a major tournament.