Meet the team!

Great eggs start with happy hens and the dedicated team that cares for them.

Matt and his wife Catherine

Matthew O’Hayer, Owner

Matt O’Hayer & his wife Catherine Stewart started Vital Farms in 2007 with 20 Rhode Island Red hens. From there Matt set out to prove that it is possible to produce the highest quality food in an environmentally responsible manner from humanely treated animals on a commercial scale. Vital Farms now has family farms in three states producing pasture raised organic eggs.

Matt got his start in the egg business in 1968, selling eggs door-to-door as a teenager on the Brown University Campus. He purchased his first farm in 1980. Matt’s previous companies have been listed on NASDAQ and in the INC 500. In addition to being a chicken whisperer, Matt is a USCG Master Captain, an accomplished chef, a rescue diver, and has been an instrument pilot for over 30 years.

The Joneses

Jason Jones, Owner

A recent entrant into the wonderful world of fatherhood, Jason was happy to land in Austin after his corporate experience had taken him around the world.  An omnivore and entrepreneur at heart, Jason would tell you he’s blessed to be part of the farm and the growing movement to get healthier food onto tables across America. When he’s not managing the business, Jason can be found tightly wrapped around his daughter Mirabel’s little finger.