SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – During the All Membership Meeting at the American Bakers Association (ABA) 2018 Convention today, the ABA membership approved a new slate of officers for the 2018-2020 ABA Board of Directors.
The officers for the April 2018 – April 2020 ABA Board of Directors are:
- Erin Sharp, Group Vice President, Manufacturing, The Kroger Co., will replace Fred Penny, President, Bimbo Bakeries USA, to serve as the ABA Chair.
- Bradley K. Alexander, President Fresh Packaged Bread Business Unit, Flowers Foods, will continue to serve as the First Vice Chair.
- Cordia Harrington, CEO, The Bakery Cos., will continue to serve as Second Vice Chair.
- Brian LeComte, Treasurer, Gold Medal Bakery, will replace Erin Sharp as Treasurer.
- William Quigg, President, Richmond Baking, will serve as Executive Committee At-Large Member.
- Fred Penny will serve as Immediate Past Chair, replacing Rich Scalise, Chairman & CEO, Hearthside Food Solutions.
The Executive Committee At-Large Member is a position originating from the 2017 amendment to the ABA By-laws as a result of the merger agreement with the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA). Luc Mongeau, President of Weston Foods, has also been welcomed as a new Director for the Board.
“ABA looks forward to the leadership and guidance of the 2018-2020 Board of Directors,” said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. “These leaders serve as excellent ambassadors for both the association and the baking industry.”
To view the complete roster of the ABA Board of Directors, click here.
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About the 2018 ABA Convention:
The premier annual gathering of the baking industry, the 2018 ABA Convention will take place April14-18 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. This event is where top industry leaders will network with key colleagues, leverage expertise to navigate the evolving marketplace, and tap into new strategies for growth. Follow the Convention with #PlantAhead
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 1,000 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, cookies, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $153 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 799,500 highly skilled people. Follow ABA with #AmericanBakers
Source: American Bakers Association