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Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

About Us

About Our Company

As the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, our more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers are dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable poultry products to customers and consumers around the world. By leveraging our strong operating culture and industry-leading teams, the company is committed to the safety and success of our team members, family farmers, and communities.

Purpose and Mission

Quality poultry products, produced ethically and sustainably

We aim to meet the demand for affordable and nutritious proteins while also prioritizing animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Our History

From humble beginnings

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our Values

We don’t just do things right – we do the right thing

Respect for the inherent dignity, equality, and worth of every human being is one of our core values. We’re in this together.

With a diverse portfolio of brands, Wayne-Sanderson Farms offers a variety of fresh and prepared foods that help nourish the globe.

By the numbers

9

High Quality Fresh and Prepared Poultry Brands

23

Processing and Prepared-Foods Plants

26K

Proud Employees

2k

Family Farmers

Our Leadership

Get to know our leadership team

Our experienced leadership team guides operations and strategy and works towards achieving our mission while staying true to our values.

Clint Rivers
President, Chief Executive Officer
Courtney E. Fazekas
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Kevin McDaniel
Chief Operating Officer
Pamela Roach
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeremy Kilburn
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Bob “Pic” Billingsley
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Retail
Juan DeVillena
Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Aaron Leach
Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and General Manager of Prepared Foods
Michael Crump
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fresh
Tom Bell
Vice President of Prepared Food Sales
Randy Keene
Vice President of Fresh Sales
David Gadd
Vice President of Retail Sales

Our Facilities

We are located in the southeast

 

Our farms and facilities reach from North Carolina to Texas.