Cal-Maine Foods expands board to ten, appoints two independent directors

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has expanded its board of directors from eight to ten members with the appointment of Haley R. Fisackerly and Michael J. Highfield as independent directors, effective June 23, 2026. The expansion aims to strengthen the board's collective expertise as the company pursues long-term strategic objectives and diversifies its egg-based food portfolio. Following the appointments, the board now comprises seven independent directors.

Dolph Baker, Board Chair of Cal-Maine Foods, stated that the new directors bring significant experience in operations, infrastructure, economic development, finance, and capital markets. Their addition is intended to support the company's momentum and long-term value creation as it evolves into a more diversified entity.

New Director Profiles

Haley R. Fisackerly currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Entergy Mississippi, LLC, a position he has held since 2008. He brings over three decades of leadership experience in utility operations, regulatory affairs, customer service, public policy, and economic development. Fisackerly also serves on the board of BankFirst Financial Services.

Michael J. Highfield, Ph.D., CFA, CTP, ChBP, currently serves as Provost and Executive Vice President of Mississippi Christian University. He brings over two decades of experience in finance, banking, capital markets, governance, and executive leadership. Highfield was recently named the next President and Chief Academic Officer of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. His credentials include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), and Chartered Banking Professional (ChBP).

Committee Assignments

Both Fisackerly and Highfield will join the board's Compensation, Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Their appointments are effective immediately, bolstering the governance structure of the largest egg company in the United States.

Director	Current Role	Key Expertise
Haley R. Fisackerly	President and CEO, Entergy Mississippi, LLC	Utility operations, regulatory affairs, economic development
Michael J. Highfield	Provost and EVP, Mississippi Christian University	Finance, capital markets, governance, risk management

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. management will attend the 2026 D.A. Davidson Technology & Consumer Conference to engage with institutional investors. The conference is scheduled for June 10–12, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. This participation allows the company to discuss its operations and strategy directly with the investment community.

Executive Participation

The leadership team representing Cal-Maine Foods includes:

Sherman Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer
Max Bowman, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Keira Lombardo, Chief Strategy Officer

These executives will conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional investors during the conference.

Company Overview

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is the largest egg company in the United States and a leading entity in the egg-based food industry. The company provides a range of products, including conventional, cage-free, organic, and nutritionally enhanced eggs. Its portfolio also extends to prepared foods such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, and hard-cooked eggs.

The company’s branded portfolio includes Eggland's Best, Land O'Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, 4Grain, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, MeadowCreek Foods, Van's Foods, and Crepini. Cal-Maine Foods is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.