Familiar Faces, New Roles: Inside Our Latest Sales Team Promotions

Rooted in the kitchen. Rising into leadership.

Promotions at Joyce Farms aren’t given. They’re earned—by showing up, stepping up, and making things better for the team and the customers we serve. That’s exactly what Jared Keiper and Kyle Higgins have done—and we’re proud to share the news of their well-earned new roles.

🔥 Jared Keiper → Sales Manager

With more than two decades in professional kitchens—including nearly 10 years as an Executive Chef—Jared brought a chef’s mindset to Joyce Farms when he joined the team in 2018. His early passion for food was shaped by a family rooted in gardening and foodservice, and he spent years sharpening his craft in kitchens across the Southeast before making the leap into sales and culinary leadership.

Since then, he’s been a key voice in connecting the dots between our products and the people who use them—guiding chefs, supporting partners, and helping shape the strategy behind our offerings. In his new role as Sales Manager, he’ll continue to lead our sales team and grow relationships with the same flavor-first perspective that’s made him such a trusted resource.

At home, Jared and his wife Malorie stay busy raising their daughter, wrangling a few beloved pets, and tending to a small backyard flock of Poulet Rouge® chickens that weren’t destined for the market.

⚙️ Kyle Higgins → Sales Administrator

Kyle’s path to sales started in the kitchen. With 15 years of experience as a chef and another five managing warehouse operations, he’s seen how great food moves from farm to plate—and what it takes to keep everything running smoothly in between.

Since joining Joyce Farms, Kyle has been the steady hand behind our Inside Sales team—coordinating orders, managing logistics, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Now officially stepping into the role of Sales Administrator, he’ll oversee the systems that power pricing, inventory, supplier coordination, and production planning.

Off the clock, Kyle is a proud dad of two who enjoys live music, disc golf, and spending time outdoors with his family.

📌 What This Means for our Foodservice Customers

While their titles may be new, Jared and Kyle have been helping lead the way behind the scenes for years. These promotions simply reflect what many of our partners already know: thoughtful, knowledgeable support makes all the difference.

We’re proud to recognize their contributions—and excited to see how their leadership shapes what’s next.

👉 Want to say congrats? Drop a comment or message on social—we’ll make sure Jared and Kyle see it!

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