
Birth reported Nov. 2, 2026
By Lillian Becker
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(NAFB.com) The National Chicken Council has elected a new slate of officers for 2026-27, with Wayne-Sanderson Farms President and CEO Kevin McDaniel installed as chairman. McDaniel brings more than 35 years of poultry industry experience, including leadership roles with Wayne Farms, Aviagen North America, OK Foods, and Pilgrim’s. He succeeds outgoing chairman David Jackson. Joining McDaniel on the NCC leadership team are Perdue Farms President and CEO Kevin McAdams as vice chairman and Tip Top Poultry President and CEO Brad Respess as secretary-treasurer. Harrison Kircher will continue serving as NCC president. Kircher says he looks forward to working alongside the team as they advocate for policies that keep chicken affordable, safe and abundant. NCC represents the U.S. chicken industry and advocates on issues ranging from food safety and trade to animal health and regulatory policy.