Distinguished Alumni

Mr. Sherman L. Miller (Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science 1997) is the Distinguished Fellow for the Department of Poultry Science. The Ethel, Mississippi native serves as the President and Chief Operations Officer of Cal-Maine Foods, the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States. With more than twenty-five years of service at Cal-Maine Foods, Mr. Miller is a widely recognized protein industry expert who inspires more than 3,200 colleagues in their efforts to provide high-quality food choices that nourish a growing global population. As President, Mr. Miller leads the company's longstanding commitment to operating excellence, sustainable food production, and scalable innovation. Mr. Miller launched his career with Cal-Maine Foods at its flagship Edwards, Mississippi operation in 1996. He earned roles of increasing responsibility and scope at the company and has served as President since 2018 and Chief Operations Officer since 2011. He was elected to the Cal-Maine Foods Board of Directors in 2012. He is considered a thought leader in the poultry and egg industry and offers his expertise and service to notable profit and not-for-profit boards. His current and prior board service includes his contributions to the United Egg Producers, the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, and the Mississippi State University Department of Poultry Science Advisory Board, among others.