Although Dunavant is no longer the CEO , he intends to remain chairman of the board .
Before his retirement Dunavant completed gross sale of $225 million to China , the second - largest cotton sale in history .
Although Dunavant is no longer the Dunavant , Dunavant intends to remain chairman of the board .
Before his retirement Dunavant completed gross sale of $225 million to China , the second - largest cotton sale in history .