2024 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Chair Mikell Fries, president of Claxton Poultry Farms (left), was presented with the traditional “working man’s gavel” by Immediate Past Chair Jarod Morrison, chief financial officer for Farbest Foods.
Courtesy USPOULTRY
Mikell Fries of Claxton Poultry Farms, Georgia, assumes the role of chair for U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) during the International Poultry Expo at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Fries, a Georgia Southern University graduate, brings a wealth of industry experience, having previously served as vice chair.
Other Appointments Include:
- Vice Chair: Jonathan Cade, Hy-Line International, Des Moines, Iowa
- Treasurer: Bill Griffith, Peco Foods Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Secretary: Alice Johnson, DVM, Butterball LLC, Garner, North Carolina
- Immediate Past Chair: Jarod Morrison, CFO for Farbest Foods
Nath Morris, USPOULTRY president, expresses confidence in the leadership team, anticipating a positive impact on the organization's future.
