Eric J. Joiner

Mr. Joiner serves as the Vice Chairman of the AJC Group Board of Directors. He co-founded AJC International with Mr. Allison and served as President and COO of AJC for almost 20 years. During his time as President, Mr. Joiner led the company in its rapid expansion into China, South America, and Russia and to its position as the premier international protein provider. For ten years, Mr. Joiner was President of American Frozen Foods, AJC's Food Service Distribution subsidiary.

He also serves on the Board of Councilors for The Carter Center in Atlanta and the Board of Advisors for the Robinson School of Business at Georgia State University, where he was past Chairman. Mr. Joiner is a Trustee of the Georgia State University Foundation and is a Founding Director for the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. He is the founding Director and past Chairman of the World Poultry Foundation, serves on several Corporate Boards, and is the past Chairman of the Board of Senior Citizens of Metro Atlanta.

Mr. Joiner is a past Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of the United States Poultry and Egg Export Council. He is also a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Chicken Council and Frosty Acres Brands, Inc. Prior to founding AJC International, Mr. Joiner worked in aircraft sales with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation and in Sales Management with United States Lines.

Mr. Joiner received his BBA and MBA from Georgia State University in 1969.