Ten flock supervisors from Delmarva’s chicken companies received Outstanding Flock Supervisor awards at Delmarva Chicken Association’s 58th National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production. As flock supervisors, these chicken company employees work face-to-face with independent chicken growers as liaisons between the farmer and the chicken company. Flock supervisors are among the more than 18,300 people employed by Delmarva’s chicken processing companies and make important contributions to the Delmarva chicken community’s $5 billion economic impact. The flock supervisors honored were:
- Mike McCready of Allen Harim, a five-time award recipient
- Blair Boyce of Amick Farms, a two-time award recipient
- Juan Santiago of Amick Farms
- Brian Hill of Mountaire Farms
- Michael Evans of Mountaire Farms, a seven-time award recipient
- Christen Boyer of Perdue Farms
- Dylan Brumbley of Perdue Farms
- Aaron Chandler of Perdue Farms
- John Pfleger of Coleman, a four-time award recipient
- Trevor Cooper of Tyson
“Your job is not easy, but it can be very rewarding when you see a grower’s settlement improve based on your recommendations,” said Amy Syester, DCA’s vice president. “Each of you are vital to the grower and the company. Thank you to all of Delmarva’s flock supervisors for your hard work.” “An outstanding flock supervisor understands the needs of the contract growers he or she works with, and offers assurance to a chicken company that standards and practices are being followed,” said Holly Porter, DCA’s executive director. “These award recipients work hard day in and day out to meet those goals.”