Chicken Community Honors Flock Supervisors at Ocean City Conference
Eleven flock supervisors from Delmarva's chicken companies received Outstanding Flock Supervisor awards at Delmarva Chicken Association's 60th National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production. As flock supervisors, these chicken company employees work face-to-face with Delmarva's 1,200 independent chicken growers as liaisons between the farmer and the chicken company. Flock supervisors are among the more than 17,900 people employed by Delmarva's chicken processing companies, and make important contributions to the Delmarva chicken community's $4.8 billion economic impact.
- The flock supervisors honored were:
- Paul Akers of Allen Harim Foods
- Christen Boyer of Amick Farms, a two-time award winner
- Katrina Barr of Amick Farms
- Rosure Smith of Mountaire Farms
- Michael Carpenter of Mountaire Farms
- Aaron Chandler of Perdue Farms, a two-time award winner
- Dan Malone of Perdue Farms, a three-time award winner
- Harry McAdams of Perdue Farms
- Stacie Brown of Coleman, a two-time award winner
- Collin Walker of Tyson Foods, a two-time award winner
- Connor McIntyre of Tyson Foods
"Your job is not easy, but it can be very rewarding when you see a grower's settlement improve based on your work with that grower," said DCA President Mary Lou Brown. "Each of you are vital, and we thank you."
"An outstanding flock supervisor understands the needs of the contract growers he or she works with, and offers assurance to a chicken company that standards and practices are being followed," said Holly Porter, DCA's executive director. "These award recipients work hard day in and day out to meet those goals."
The National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production, held at Ocean City's Roland E. Powell Convention Center, is a well-renowned scientific conference for the U.S. poultry industry featuring two full days of speakers and panel discussions. More than 450 attendees took part in this year's conference. In 2026, the 61st National Meeting will return to the convention center from Sept. 14-16.
Seated, left to tright: Paul Akers, Christen Boyer, Katrina Barr, Rosure Smith. Standing, left to right: Michael Carpenter, Harry McAdams, Aaron Chandler, Dan Malone, Connor McIntyre. Not pictured: Stacie Brown, Collin Walker
About Delmarva Chicken Association
Delmarva Chicken Association, founded in 1948, is the Delmarva chicken industry's voice as the premier membership association focusing on advocacy, education and member relations. DCA's vision is to be the most-respected chicken organization in the United States. For more information about the Delmarva Chicken Association, visit www.dcachicken.com or call 302-856-9037.