Adolphus B. Baker has been a key player in the egg industry since he joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1986. He worked his way up from an assistant position to become the President and CEO in 2010. Under his leadership, Cal-Maine...

Adolphus B. Baker has been a key player in the egg industry since he joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1986. He worked his way up from an assistant position to become the President and CEO in 2010. Under his leadership, Cal-Maine Foods grew to be the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, delivering over one billion dozen eggs each year—about 20% of the nation’s demand. He has overseen the integration of 25 companies to boost growth, and his efforts helped scale the company’s sales from $293 million in 1997 to nearly $3.1 billion in fiscal 2023. Moreover, Adolphus was instrumental in the company's 1996 IPO, bringing Cal-Maine Foods to the Nasdaq. He has chaired several industry boards and has a deep connection to the business as the son-in-law of the company's late founder, Fred R. Adams, Jr. After stepping down as CEO in late 2022, he continues to influence the company as its Chairman, ensuring that Cal-Maine stays focused on innovation and quality in the food industry. His strategic vision aligns with the company’s goal of providing diverse food choices across various product categories. Education-wise, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University in 1980, which laid the groundwork for his extensive career in the industry.