Joyce Farms, a provider of all-natural and heritage breed meat and poultry products, announced that Ryan Joyce, formerly VP of Finance, and Stuart Joyce, formerly VP of Operations, have assumed the roles of president & CEO and executive vice president of Joyce Farms, respectively. Ron Joyce, who has served as president & CEO for the last 40 years, will remain chairman of the board and will play an active advisory role with the company moving forward.
The change comes as part of a succession plan to ensure company longevity and success.
"Both of them grew up in the business," said Ron Joyce. "They helped build Joyce Farms into a successful third-generation company. I am proud of them and what they have already accomplished. This will allow Joyce Farms to continue to grow as a family-owned business long into the future."
Ryan and Stuart represent the third generation of Joyces to lead Joyce Farms since it was founded in 1962, by their grandfather, Alvin Joyce. They follow in the footsteps of their father Ron Joyce, who joined the business in 1971, and spearheaded its growth from a small chicken wholesaler to a multi-species meat and poultry producer specializing in heritage breeds and regenerative farming practices.