Fourth generation takes helm at Braswell Family Farms

Ronald “Trey” Braswell III has assumed the presidency of family-owned egg and feed producer Braswell Family Farms, headquartered in Nashville, North Carolina.

Trey Braswell, left, president of Braswell Family Farms stands with Scott Braswell, right. | Braswell Family Farms
Trey Braswell, left, president of Braswell Family Farms stands with Scott Braswell, right. | Braswell Family Farms

Ronald “Trey” Braswell III has assumed the presidency of family-owned egg and feed producer Braswell Family Farms, headquartered in Nashville, North Carolina.

In accepting the mantle from his father, Trey Braswell acknowledged the visionary leadership that delivered the company through many challenges and changes since its founding in 1943.         

“Each generation before me has had new ambition, new desire, and new energy to take the company to the next level,” said Braswell. “I am indebted to them for the firm foundation they established and to the hundreds of team members that get the job done every day for our customers.”   

Scott Braswell has served as president of the company since 1991 and made the announcement at a company-wide meeting.

“I am excited that I will be able to watch our company evolve and grow in the coming years,” he said. “I will focus my attention on our mission and ministry projects and on enjoying my grandchildren - the fifth generation of Braswells.”

In recounting the Braswell Foods history, heritage and values, Trey introduced the new name for the company - Braswell Family Farms. “This brand recognizes our deep roots and our commitment to family. It will become our flag as we build and expand relationships with the premier grocery retailers we serve between New York and Florida,” he said.

Braswell Family Farms, according to a press release, is one of the foremost producers of premium and specialty eggs and feed on the east coast. Braswell was one of the first producers to go to market with Eggland’s Best premium eggs in the 1990s. “

When my grandfather bought the rights to produce for Eggland’s Best, a lot of people thought he was crazy,” recalled the younger Braswell. “It turned out to be a brilliant move that my father was able to use to grow our company from 30 employees in 1991 to around 200 today.”

The company will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2018. Operations are centered in Nashville, North Carolina, and Jetersville, Virginia.

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