The passing of the “working man’s gavel” once again took place during the International Poultry Expo, now part of the International Production & Processing Expo. This year’s new U.S. Poultry and Egg Association chairman is James Adams, President and CEO of Wenger Feeds.

James has a long history in the poultry industry working in egg production, feed manufacturing, transportation, purchasing and sales and marketing. He has also served on the USPOULTRY board of directors since 2002.

Other newly elected officers:
Vice Chairman – Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms
Treasurer – Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods
Secretary – Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods
Immediate Past Chairman – Mark Waller, Ingram Farms

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is an all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, with a focus on progressively serving member companies through research, education, communication, and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is based in Tucker, GA.

You can find photos from the event here:International Production & Processing Expo Photo Album