Cowan Johnson oversees all aspects of House of Raeford’s Ready-to-Cook and Further Processing divisions and Sales. Additionally, he serves on the company’s board of directors and is the operations manager of the Wallace, NC ready-to-cook processing plant.
A graduate of James Sprunt Community College with an associate degree in agricultural science, Cowan grew up in the poultry business founded by his grandfather. His first job after college was in House of Raeford chicken sales, but he gradually began to take on other responsibilities in production. Cowan also owns and operates his own chicken houses, growing birds for House of Raeford’s Rose Hill, NC, and Wallace, NC processing operations.
His industry activities include serving as vice-president of the North Carolina Poultry Federation and as a member of the National Chicken Council’s board of directors. His outside interests include board membership at Harrells Christian Academy, being a board member for Coastal Chemical Company, and coaching youth baseball. Cowan is married to his wife Jennifer and has five children.