Mr. Miller was elected to the Board in 2012. He has devoted his entire professional career to the Company since joining in 1996, serving in various positions of increasing responsibility. He has served as President since 2018 and was elected as Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) on September 30, 2022. Mr. Miller previously served as Chief Operating Officer ( COO ) from 2011 to March 24, 2023, where he had primary responsibility for commodity sourcing, procurement and distribution logistics, as well as oversight for the Company risk policies tied to food safety, environmental management and animal welfare. Mr. Miller is a widely recognized animal protein industry expert. He brings extensive experience in attracting and retaining the talent base necessary to support the Company s growth strategy, both organically and through acquisitions. He also brings a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape that governs how safe, quality food is produced, processed and brought to market. As CEO, Mr. Miller is a proven leader in managing our business through the various market cycles that are characteristic of our industry. His strategic vision is focused on the Company s long-term growth and value creation for all our stakeholders, including our customers, employees, investors, the communities we serve, the chickens under our care, and the families who rely on us for quality egg products. Mr. Miller s current and prior board service includes contributions to the United Egg Producers, the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association and the Mississippi State University Poultry Science Advisory Board, among others. He earned his B.S. in Poultry Science from Mississippi State University, where he currently serves as the Distinguished Fellow for the Department of Poultry Science. The Board believes that Mr. Miller s recognized and substantial industry experience, operational expertise, track record of innovation and successful execution of the Company s strategies qualify him to serve on the Board.