Cal-Maine Names Judd Stevens Operations Vice President

Stevens, a Cal-Maine employee since 2003, takes over production operations for the company's recently acquired ISE assets.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Agriculture

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Cal-Maine Foods named Judd Stevens vice president of operations effective July 23, 2024. Stevens will oversee production for the ISE assets the company recently acquired.

Why it matters

The ISE acquisition gives Cal-Maine Foods an opportunity to expand its reach in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Stevens' appointment places experienced leadership over the new production operations in those regions.

Stevens has worked at Cal-Maine Foods since 2003, and his new role covers production operations across four states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and South Carolina. The announcement does not disclose the production capacity of the acquired ISE assets.

The players

Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States.

Judd Stevens

Judd Stevens is a poultry industry executive with experience leading Texas egg and poultry trade organizations, and he holds a poultry science degree from Mississippi State University.

The details

Stevens most recently served as general manager of Wharton County Foods LLC facilities in Boling, Texas. He holds a bachelor's degree in poultry science from Mississippi State University and has served as president of The Texas Poultry Federation and The Texas Egg Council.

2003: Stevens joins Cal-Maine Foods.
July 23, 2024: Stevens' appointment as vice president of operations takes effect.

Market Landscape

The ISE acquisition extends Cal-Maine's production footprint into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, areas where it previously had less production capacity. Placing an experienced operator over those assets positions the company to serve new customers in those markets.

Consumers buying fresh shell eggs from Cal-Maine Foods may see products supplied from the newly integrated ISE production network over time. The appointment itself does not change current retail pricing or product availability.

The takeaway

Leadership changes tied to acquisitions often signal where a company plans to grow. For Cal-Maine, placing a long-tenured operator over the ISE assets points to an effort to build out its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic presence.