The American Bakers Association announces its proposed new slate of officers for the ABA Board of Directors. The proposed officers will be considered at the All Membership Meeting taking place at the 2014 ABA Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz., March 16, 2014.
The proposed officers will be considered for the March 2014 – March 2016 ABA Board of Directors:
- Rich Scalise, CEO, Hearthside Food Solutions, will be replacing Howard R. "Robin" Alton, III, President & CEO, Pan-O-Gold Baking Company, as the ABA Chairman.
- Fred Penny, President, Bimbo Bakeries USA, will continue his position as the First Vice Chairman.
- Past ABA Chairman Allen Shiver, President & CEO, Flowers Foods, will serve as the Second Vice Chairman.
- Erin Sharp, Vice President, Manufacturing, The Kroger Co., will serve as Treasurer, replacing longtime ABA Treasurer Albert Lepage, Flowers Foods, who will be retiring in the coming months.
- Robin Alton will assume the role of Immediate Past Chairman, replacing Allen Shiver.
The appointments will be effective once approved by the ABA Board of Governors at the All Membership Meeting on Sunday, March 16, 2014, Scottsdale, Ariz. Click here to view the proposed slate of officers.
ABA looks forward to the leadership and guidance of the incoming slate of officers. The leaders who have served on the ABA Board of Directors have been excellent ambassadors for both the association and the baking industry.
ABA bestows its congratulations and best wishes to Albert Lepage, friend and longtime ABA member and supporter of the association. Having served on the Board of Directors for nearly two decades, Albert's dedication and service to ABA and the baking industry is second to none; he will be deeply missed.
The ABA Board of Directors is comprised of top leaders from across the baking industry who volunteer their time to develop consensus policies that improve the government environment and overall health of the baking industry.
Don't miss the 2014 ABA Convention! As the premier annual gathering of the industry's top leaders, the 2014 ABA Convention will focus on how innovation is shaping the industry's future and how to respond. Convention topics will address consumer behavior, factors that impact baking category sales and new sales outlets for the baking industry. Register today to take advantage of the early-bird registration discount! Discount expires and hotel room cut-off: Feb. 20.
We hope you will join us in welcoming ABA's new slate of officers at the 2014 ABA Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Sincerely,
Robb MacKie
President and CEO
American Bakers Association
Source: American Bakers Association
