David B. Shoaf began his career in the agriculture and feed industry in 1961 and served in that industry for 65 years. David completed his bachelor’s degree in general agriculture and master’s degree in poultry science from the University of Tennessee. The slogan in our household remains “Our blood runs orange.”

After completing his degrees, David began his career with Wayne Feeds in Eastern Virginia. From there he acquired a position in East St. Louis as an animal nutritionist. When opportunities for international trade materialized in New Orleans, he joined Gibbons, Inc and for several years traveled throughout the Caribbean, South and Central Americas, Asia, and Africa. When the company, located where the superdome now sits, sold, he accepted a position in Jackson, MS with the Mississippi Federated Coop to service their statewide feed stores and initiate their international division. 

Leaving MFC in 1989, David began working independently as an agricultural broker and focused on the Southeastern US and international business. In January 1992, he and his wife Linda formed Cindryn Group, Ltd.  With David’s pending retirement, the company transitioned more toward education than agricultural brokerage. David, however, remained an immense support for all facets of the company until his retirement in the fall of 2022. 

David was an active church member serving several times as chair of the deacon body and providing valuable input on financial budgets. He was a member of Gideon’s International for more than 40 years. Whether by phone or in person, he shared a witness about his Lord to all.

 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7