TPA’s “NextGen Young Leaders Under 30” award is intended to encourage up-and- coming poultry professionals.
The Tennessee Poultry Association (TPA) marked its annual meeting on Aug. 18 by once again recognizing exceptional young talent through the “NextGen Young Leaders Under 30” awards. Among this year’s winners were Kasey Guthrie, Veterinary Services Compliance Manager for Aviagen®, and Hayden Smith, Aviagen’s Hatchery Incubationist. These accolades are designed to support and engage emerging professionals employed by TPA member poultry companies involved directly in poultry production or processing.
Guthrie reports to Sara Reichelt, Director of Animal Welfare, who commented, “Kasey is an advocate for the best care of our birds and our people at Aviagen. She also exemplifies Aviagen’s core value of continuous improvement and exemplifies this value in all she does in her actions with both Aviagen and industry colleagues.”
Smith’s manager Victoria Collett, Aviagen’s Pedigree Hatchery Manager, added,
“Hayden stands out as an invaluable asset to our hatchery team. His recent focus on
refining incubation profiles to produce the highest caliber of chicks for our customers
showcases his dedication to continuous quality improvement. Hayden is always up
for any challenges that arise. He is a great team player and it is a delight to work with
him.”
Jeremy Martin, Aviagen North America’s Regional Buseinss Manager and current
TPA President, emphasized the commitment of this year’s TPA award recipients to
Aviagen’s core values, stating, “We congratulate Kasey and Hayden and are very
proud of their achievements. To breed the best, we need the best, and that’s why we
are dedicated to fostering the growth of the industry’s top talent. Their contributions
are vital to our company’s success and the future of the poultry sector in North
America and beyond.”
