Adolphus B. Baker has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2012. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 2010 until 2022. Previously, Mr. Baker served as Company President from 2010 to 2018 and as Chief Operations Officer from 1997 to 2010. Mr. Baker served as Company Vice President and Director of Marketing from 1987 to 2010 after earning his promotion from his prior position as Company Assistant to the President in 1987. Mr. Baker joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1986.
Mr. Baker has guided Cal-Maine Foods’ emergence as the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs and egg products in the United States. During his tenure, the Company has identified, acquired and successfully integrated 23 companies that have driven enterprise growth. Mr. Baker was also instrumental in delivering the Company’s 1996 initial public offering and Nasdaq listing (NASDAQ: CALM). Mr. Baker’s focus on prudential growth helped drive net sales of $293 million in fiscal 1997 to nearly $1.8 billion in fiscal 2022. Concurrently, he aligned enterprise production, sales and distribution capabilities to generate sales volumes in excess of one billion dozen shell eggs, which represent about 20% of current United States domestic shell egg consumption. Mr. Baker expanded the Company’s total addressable market through joint ventures, partnerships and franchise agreements that created enterprise synergies and enhanced capabilities that currently serve more than 60,000 customer retail locations. Notably, Mr. Baker has supervised the installation of an asset base that helps the Company provide a spectrum of food choice across product categories.
Mr. Baker helps ensure that the senior leadership team’s skills comprise the operating talent and expertise necessary to promote strong food safety outcomes, drive product quality and innovation and maintain meaningful regulatory dialogue. Mr. Baker also leverages his deep experience and diverse skillset to advise industry stakeholders. Mr. Baker currently serves on the Board of Directors of Eggland’s Best, Inc., and the board of managers of Eggland’s Best, LLC. He previously served as Chairman of the American Egg Board, United Egg Producers, Egg Clearinghouse, Inc. and the Mississippi Poultry Association. He has also previously served as a Director of United Egg Producers. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trustmark Corporation and its subsidiary, Trustmark National Bank.
Mr. Baker earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University in 1980. He is the son-in-law of the late Fred R. Adams, Jr., the Company’s founder. The Board believes that Mr. Baker’s highly informed view of Company operations, his depth and breadth of experience and his continued poultry industry engagement qualify him to serve on the Board.
What is Adolphus B. Baker's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Adolphus B. Baker is at least $122.55 million as of April 17th, 2025. Mr. Baker owns 1,319,034 shares of Cal-Maine Foods stock worth more than $122,551,449 as of May 5th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Baker may own. Additionally, Mr. Baker receives an annual salary of $882,550.00 as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cal-Maine Foods. Learn More about Adolphus B. Baker's net worth.
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What is Adolphus B. Baker's salary?
As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Mr. Baker earns $882,550.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Cal-Maine Foods is Mr. Sherman L. Miller, CEO, President & Director, who commands a salary of $984,140.00 per year. Learn More on Adolphus B. Baker's salary.
How do I contact Adolphus B. Baker?
The corporate mailing address for Mr. Baker and other Cal-Maine Foods executives is 3320 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson MS, 39209. Cal-Maine Foods can also be reached via phone at (601) 948-6813 and via email at ir@cmfoods.com. Learn More on Adolphus B. Baker's contact information.
Has Adolphus B. Baker been buying or selling shares of Cal-Maine Foods?
During the past quarter, Adolphus B. Baker has sold $12,708,099.60 in shares of Cal-Maine Foods stock. Most recently, Adolphus B. Baker sold 140,266 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.60, for a transaction totalling $12,708,099.60. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 1,319,034 shares of the company's stock, valued at $119,504,480.40. Learn More on Adolphus B. Baker's trading history.
Who are Cal-Maine Foods' active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Cal-Maine Foods?
During the last twelve months, insiders at the basic materials company sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 147,075 shares worth more than $13,220,035.33. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 17th when insider Adolphus B Baker sold 140,266 shares worth more than $12,708,099.60. Insiders at Cal-Maine Foods own 13.5% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Cal-Maine Foods. Information on this page was last updated on 4/17/2025.
