Cal-Maine Foods has named Judd Stevens as its new Vice President, Operations. Stevens will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ recently acquired assets from ISE.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc, one of the largest producers and distributors of fresh shell eggs in the US, has announced that Judd Stevens has been named Vice President, Operations, effective July 23, 2024. Stevens will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ recently acquired assets from ISE, including production operations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and South Carolina, USA.
Stevens has been employed with Cal-Maine Foods since 2003. He most recently served as General Manager for the company’s subsidiary Wharton County Foods, LLC’s facilities in Boling, Texas. He previously served in management positions at other Cal-Maine Foods locations in Texas, Florida, and Mississippi, USA. Stevens has also served as the President of The Texas Poultry Federation and President of The Texas Egg Council. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in poultry science.
“Judd Stevens is extremely well qualified to assume this important leadership role for Cal-Maine Foods,” said Sherman Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cal-Maine Foods. “He has over 20 years of management experience across various company locations with a keen understanding of the different aspects of our operations. With the completion of the ISE acquisition, we have the opportunity to significantly enhance our market reach in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.”
“The added production and distribution capabilities will allow us to serve new customers and expand capacity, particularly in the Northeast, which is largely a new territory for Cal-Maine Foods. Judd’s extensive knowledge of our proven operating model will be invaluable as we take on this additional production capacity,” Miller continued. “Cal-Maine Foods has a strong record of driving value from our acquired operations, and we are confident Judd is the right leader to work with the ISE team and ensure a successful integration.”
