2026 NPFDA Officers and Directors Announced

Posted By: Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE Member News,

The NPFDA Board of Directors has approved the following slate of NPFDA Officers and Directors. Installation will be held during the NPFDA Awards Reception, Live Pledge Drive, and Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 

NPFDA Officers 

  • Chair, Greg Morgan, Quirch Foods 
  • Vice Chair, Barry Moose, Koch Foods 
  • Immediate Past Chair, Chan Windham, House of Raeford Farms 
  • Treasurer, Scott Robbert, EJ Poultry 

2026 NPFDA Board of Directors 

  • Graham Kirkman, Tip Top Poultry 
  • Vincent Mennella, Mennella's Poultry 
  • Bruce Mooney, Mountaire Farms 
  • Fernando Puentes, DeGroot Logistics 
  • Jim Richardson, Perdue Farms
  • Chuck Bules, Simmons Foods 
  • Steven Buzgon, Eastern Quality Foods 
  • Whaley Casteen, House of Raeford 
  • Janet Hubert, HHXpress LLC 
  • Matthew Johnson, Quirch Foods 
  • Ashley Mickelson, Red Lion Food Group 
  • Ada Brewster, Butler Transport 
  • Vanderbilt Edwards, Americold 
  • Justin Monfredini, Pacagri Foods 
  • Phil White, Holmes Foods 
  • Chris Sharp, Kelly's Foods 
  • Adam Ferguson, HPL 
  • Jesus Flores, Trophe Ingredients 
  • Mariss Hans, Foodlinx 
  • Dylan Hughes, Expana 
  • Christi Proctor, Pilgrim's 
  • Kyle Richard, EJ Poultry 
  • Jamie Wally, WOW Logistics 
     

Our thanks to the Board members completing their terms this year. We appreciate your service to the community.  

  • Kevin Grindle, Mar-Jac Poultry 
  • Lee Neal, Plains Dedicated 
  • Oliver Hoad, Environ 
  • Tim Rathert, Red Lion Food Group | Quaker Valley Foods 

Thank you also to the 2026 Nominating Committee. 

Chan Windham, Chair, Greg Morgan, Vice Chair, Dylan Hughes, Board member at large, Jesus Flores, Board member at large, and Wendy W. Kavanagh, CAE, staff liaison. 

 

 

 

The NPFDA Annual Protein Buyers Showcase is on Tuesday, January 27th 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in Atlanta, GA — held during the same dates as the IPPE Expo!

This is your opportunity to showcase your products and services to over 1,100 NPFDA members at our largest annual event. Booth space is still available, but spots are filling quickly! New this year – attendees will have access to an interactive, digital floor map on the meeting app. Watch your email for details and instructions.

Reserve your space today — contact Carol@npfda.org to secure your booth and connect with key industry buyers and decision-makers.