Wayne-Sanderson Farms President and CEO Kevin McDaniel Installed as Chairman of National Chicken Council

Wayne-Sanderson Farms President and CEO Kevin McDaniel Installed as Chairman of National Chicken Council

OAKWOOD, GA (Nov. 3, 2026) - Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McDaniel has been installed as the 2026-2027 Chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC). The appointment occurred during the NCC's 71st Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., on October 29, 2026.

McDaniel brings more than 35 years of poultry industry experience to the role, leading Wayne-Sanderson Farms on a strong trajectory of operational excellence and industry leadership.

"It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the National Chicken Council and represent our industry at such a pivotal time," said McDaniel. "The NCC plays a vital role in supporting broiler producers, processors, and allied companies across the country. I look forward to working alongside our leadership team, board members, and industry partners to advance our shared priorities, support our growers, and deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality chicken products to consumers nationwide."

In addition to his leadership at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and the NCC, McDaniel sits on the board of directors for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Stephen F. Austin State University.

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation's third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 27,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 24 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY'N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF'S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the "Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC)." For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.