Carl Kicklighter
Director of Plant Operations
Vital Farms
A native of South Florida, Carl currently resides in Springfield Mo. With over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing world, Carl has spent the last 4 years helping support Vital Farms’ mission of improving the lives of people, animals, and planet through food. Throughout his career, Carl has supported and led a wide range of departments including, but not limited to, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations Management. Carl graduated from Missouri State University with a B.S. in Industrial Management before going back and completing his M.B.A. Carl is also a graduate of Leadership Springfield and currently serving on the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. During his free time, Carl enjoys being outdoors, especially on a body of water, with his wife and two young girls.