ATLANTA, Ga. — James Adams, president and CEO of Wenger Feeds in Rheems, Pa., was elected chairman of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association during its International Poultry Expo.

He previously served as vice chairman and has been on the U.S. Poultry board since 2002.

A native of Pennsylvania, Adams earned a bachelor’s degree in poultry technology and management, and a master’s in business administration, both from Penn State University.

He joined Wenger Feeds in 1980 and has worked in a variety of responsibilities in egg production, feed manufacturing, transportation, purchasing, and sales and marketing.