The National Agri-Marketing Association has designated Chad Gregory, CEO of the United Egg Producers as the 2021 Leader of the Year.  This award recognizes leadership, achievement and excellence among peers who have made significant contributions to the agricultural industry.

Tom Hertzfeld, Jr. Chairman of the UEP board said, "this is a well-deserved honor for Chad recognizing his extraordinary leadership during the past year and in previous years guiding the industry through difficult times among his many accomplishments”

Chad motivated and implemented the 2020-2025 strategic priorities plan.  He responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic leading efforts to shift egg production and distribution from the collapsed food service market to retail shell-egg distribution.