On the heels of a record-breaking IBIE 2013, the American Bakers Association is pleased to announce the IBIE 2016 Committee baker members who will spearhead the industry’s efforts for another terrific show in three short years.
After an unprecedented multi-decade term on the IBIE Committee, ABA bids farewell to Jack Lewis, President of Lewis Bakeries, who is cycling off the Committee this year. Mr. Lewis will be replaced by current ABA Chairman and President of Pan-O-Gold Baking, Robin Alton.
ABA is also pleased to announce that Joe Turano, President of Turano Baking Company, will serve in the position of IBIE Committee Vice-Chair for the 2016 show. Joe has previously served on the IBIE Committee for the 2013 expo and his dedication and leadership proved invaluable to the show’s success.
The Committee will also be composed of the following baker members, who have been carefully selected to provide active participation by a complete cross section of the baking industry and ABA members:
- Mike Beaty, Executive Vice President – Supply Chain, Flowers Foods
- Rosalio Rodriguez, Executive Vice President, Grupo Bimbo
- Dave Watson, Vice President – Engineering, Campbell Soup Company
ABA looks forward to working with these leaders over the next three years and is confident their participation on the Committee will greatly benefit the success of future IBIE shows.
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association
