Alico COO resigns

FORT MYERS — Kenneth Smith, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Alico, has stepped down and the company says it doesn't plan to replace him.

Alico did not specify the reasons for Smith's departure except to say he plans to pursue undisclosed personal and professional opportunities. Alico CEO Clay Wilson will now take over Smith's responsibilities, the company says.

“On behalf of the board and the entire Alico team, I want to thank Ken for his contributions to the growth of Alico, particularly in the identification and execution of opportunities for the company's cattle business,” Wilson says in a statement.