Our members in the poultry and egg industry have served as the foundation and governing body of our organization since its inception.
The foresight of the founding fathers of this organization has carried over to today’s generation of poultry executives.
Many of our active members and those that currently serve on our Board of Directors are second, third, and fourth generation Arkansas poultry industry family members.
Executive Committee
Duane Weems, Live Operations Manager, Peco Foods
Chairman
Keith Smith, VP Sales, Keith Smith Company, Inc.
Vice Chairman
Billy Hufford, VP Commercial Operations, Aviagen, Inc.
Secretary
Eddie Halter, Complex Manager, Pilgrim’s
Treasurer
Toby Tapp, Complex Manager, Wayne-Sanderson
Ex Officio
Shane Acosta, General Manager, Cargill
Billy Pharis, Senior Counsel-Law Department, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Shelby Watkins, Senior VP Live Operations, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Sara Throne, Sr. Director of Veterinary Services, Simmons Foods, Inc.
Darrell Stoner, District Sales Manager, Elanco
Chance Bryant, Director of North America Technical Services, Cobb-Vantress, Inc.
Tim Thompson, Vice President, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Randy Reed, Complex Manager, Butterball, LLC
Lindsey Perry, Director, Technical Services, Safe Foods
Mark Weathers, Complex Manager Benton Co. Operations, Simmons Foods, Inc.
Everardo Fernandez, CEO, O.K. Foods, Inc.
