Patrick Chastain

Patrick Chastain is an accomplished safety professional with extensive experience in fleet safety and occupational health. Currently serving as the Director of Fleet Safety at Pilgrim's since August 2016, Patrick oversees safety processes for 30 poultry complexes, managing over 850 CDL drivers and 1750+ light-duty vehicle operators. Prior to this role, Patrick held the position of Area Safety Director, achieving significant reductions in recordable and lost time incidents. Patrick's previous positions include Safety Manager at MillerCoors, where leadership was provided to a manufacturing facility supporting 600+ employees, and regional EHS and food safety oversight at Archer Daniels Midland Company. Patrick began a career in safety management at Keystone Foods and served in the US Air Force Reserve, where responsibilities included contingency planning and unit command. Patrick holds a Master's degree in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management from Eastern Kentucky University, among other academic qualifications.