WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Joyce Farms, a provider of all-natural and heritage breed meat and poultry products, has announced that Ryan Joyce, formerly vice president of finance, and Stuart Joyce, formerly vice president of operations, have assumed the roles of president and CEO and executive vice president of Joyce Farms, respectively.
Ron Joyce, who has served as president and 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 Joyce 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.
“Ron leaves behind big shoes to fill,” said Ryan Joyce, “but thanks to his hard work, we have a strong foundation to build on as we lead Joyce Farms into the future.”
Ryan Joyce first joined Joyce Farms in 2008 after graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in business management. In 2010, he left the company to attend Wake Forest University, where he earned his JD/MBA, and soon after, passed the North Carolina Bar. Ryan Joyce returned to Joyce Farms in 2014 as vice president of finance before assuming his role as president and CEO.
Executive Vice President Stuart Joyce joined Joyce Farms after graduation from North Carolina State University in 2010 with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural business management. He has played an active leadership role in the company, overseeing all poultry operations from the plant and hatchery in Winston-Salem to the growout of birds for Joyce Farms’ Heritage Poultry line.
For more information, visit www.joyce-farms.com.
