SALISBURY, Md. — Four Perdue associates were among 30 industry professionals recognized for their leadership qualities by the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) as part of its Young Leaders “30 Under 30” program in Atlanta.
Those recognized were:
- Alexandra Ivonne Ramirez-Irizarry, debone superintendent, Milford, Del. Started as a plant operations intern in June 2015.
- Bret Bucci, live production planning manager, Salisbury, Md. Started as a flock advisor in April 2017.
- William Davis, hatchery assistant manager, Halifax, N.C. Started as a flock advisor in February 2017.
- Tessa Jarvis, food technologist, Salisbury, Md. Started as a R&D corporate intern in January 2018.
“At Perdue, we are very proud of these four emerging leaders,” said Tracy Morris, Perdue vice president of human resources. “They represent the best and brightest among future leaders in our industry, and they are proof positive that the future will be exciting and innovative.”
Through exposure to the world’s largest annual trade show involving the production and processing of meat and poultry products and the manufacturing of feed and pet food products, the “30 Under 30” program provides industry education and further training in each person’s respective industry and exposes them to the latest technology.
Recipients received a plaque recognizing them as a “Young Leader,” attendance to all education programs and workshops, and two complimentary nights of lodging.
The “30 Under 30” program winners must work for companies “that are directly involved in the production and/or processing of poultry and meat or the production of animal food and pet food products and are members of any of the following IPPE sponsoring organizations: American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY),” per the IPPE website on their Young Leaders Under 30 Program.
The goal of the program is to engage and invest in the next generation of young professionals, between the ages of 21 and 30, who work for companies directly involved in the production and processing of poultry and meat or in the production of animal food.
