The Board of Directors of the National Chicken Council has announced the appointment of Harrison Kircher as president and CEO, effective January 1st 2025.
Kircher is a 13-year veteran of the NCC. He advanced from an intern through various managemental positions including Governmental and Legislative Affairs. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs in 2021 and has managed lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill on issues affecting the industry including immigration, labor, and trade.
Kircher graduated from the University of Virginia in 2009 and gained experience in marketing at Ogilvy and Mather in New York.
On accepting the appointment, Kircher said, “I am especially confident in our future success given the very strong team around me at NCC. I look forward to the challenging continuing the tradition of service and effective representation in Washington.”
Chairman of the NCC Board, Bill Griffith stated, “Harrison’s dedication, expertise and leadership have been evident throughout his time with the Council. We have complete confidence in his ability to guide us towards a successful future.”