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For more than 100 years, JWM Poultry Solutions has delivered trusted service, proven expertise and industry-leading solutions to the poultry industry across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

our mission

At JWM Poultry Solutions, our mission is to carry forward the legacy of full-service excellence in the poultry industry that began with John W. Melhorn in 1957. Built on decades of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we provide layer producers with comprehensive solutions—from chick through production and beyond. With a focus on efficiency, animal welfare, and dependable service, we go beyond expectations to ensure our customers have exactly what they need to succeed.

Backed by the strength of Paragon’s family of companies and a team dedicated to doing the job right.

our commitment

At JWM Poultry Solutions, we are committed to serving our customers, employees, and industry partners with integrity, professionalism, and respect. We believe our success is built on strong relationships, dependable service, and a dedication to doing what is right.

Through quality workmanship, sound biosecurity practices, and a commitment to animal welfare, we strive to exceed expectations and provide solutions that support the long-term success of the producers and communities we serve. Every day, we work to uphold the values established by John W. Melhorn while continuing to grow as a trusted leader in the poultry industry.

100+

years
of experience

Well Trained

AND SKILLED TECHNICIANS TO BEST SUPPORT YOUR OPERATIONS

Thousands

of customers
served

Mid-Atlantic

proudly serving the
poultry industry

100+

years of experience

Well Trained

AND SKILLED TECHNICIANS TO BEST SUPPORT YOUR OPERATIONS

Thousands

of customers served

Mid-Atlantic

proudly serving the poultry industry

who we are

we help producers
achieve success

JWM Poultry Solutions was founded on a simple principle: provide poultry producers with the services, expertise, support and solutions they need to succeed. Formally established in 2019, JWM is built on the legacy of John Wolgemuth Melhorn, founder of Melhorn Sales Service & Trucking Co., whose commitment to service, innovation, and the poultry industry helped shape generations of producers and poultry professionals. Guided by that legacy and the vision of industry veterans Ken Wareham and Astin Melhorn, JWM was created to deliver comprehensive solutions for layer operations across every stage of production.

At JWM, we believe success is built on strong partnerships and exceptional service. Our commitment to our customers drives everything we do, our commitment doesn’t end until every detail is handled properly. Through responsive service, trusted partnerships, and solutions tailored to each operation, we help producers achieve success.

more than 100 years
of combined industry experience

With more than 100 years of combined industry experience, our team provides a wide range of services, including poultry handling and vaccination, chick placement, pullet and layer transportation, pullet grow-out management, feed management, and production oversight. We work alongside producers to provide practical expertise, dependable service, and customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each operation.

Trusted & Reliable

A legacy of reliability and trust built on over a century of industry leadership.

Solutions That Work

Practical, Innovative and efficient solutions designed for your organization’s success.

our staff

Ken Wareham

Owner

Dave Dice

Compliance Supervisor

Anthony Wenger

Director

Colby Bomgardner

Layer Grow-Out Supervisor

Andy Wagner

Pullet Grow-Out Supervisor

Kevin Kreiser

Certified Poultry Technician

Duane Lehman

Schedule Coordinator

Hunter Sweitzer

Certified Poultry Technician

Jaren Bomgardner

Certified Poultry Technician

Dylan Bomgardner

Certified Poultry Technician

related companies

Paragon Poultry Management Group:

Paragon Poultry Management Group was created to bring consistency, efficiency, and strategic alignment across the Melhorn family of companies, including Melhorn Sales, Service & Trucking Co., JWM Poultry Solutions, MainJoy Unlimited, and Great Plains Poultry Services. Operating across multiple states and disciplines, Paragon provides centralized leadership in finance, human resources, safety, logistics, infrastructure, and technology. This unified approach ensures consistent standards, equal opportunities for employees, and seamless execution across all entities. For customers, Paragon is the single point of contact, one call connects you to the full strength of our organizations, coordinated to serve you best.

www.paragonpoultry.com

melhorn:

At Melhorn Sales Service & Trucking Co., we offer a wide range of services tailored to the poultry industry. We provide reliable transportation for pullets and fowl, ensuring their safe and efficient movement. Our trained and professional loading and unloading crews handle poultry with the utmost care throughout the process.

We also prioritize biosecurity, using rigorous sanitation procedures and top-quality equipment to protect poultry health and prevent the spread of diseases. These services reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards and supporting the success of our partners in the poultry business.

www.melhornsst.com

mainjoy:

At MainJoy Unlimited, we specialize in providing professional poultry handling services, focusing on efficient loading and unloading operations with our trained and qualified crews. We also prioritize biosecurity by implementing industry-leading sanitation procedures and using top-quality equipment to ensure the health and safety of the poultry during handling.

www.mainjoyunlimited.com

great plains:

At Great Plains, we specialize in providing professional poultry handling services, focusing on efficient loading and unloading operations with our trained and qualified crews. We also prioritize biosecurity by implementing industry-leading sanitation procedures and using top-quality equipment to ensure the health and safety of the poultry during handling.

www.greatplainsps.com