American Bakers Association Announces 2 New Board Members

The American Bakers Association (ABA) has appointed two new Board Members to fill open seats for the 2024-26 term. Kim Albers-Nisbet, CEO of United States Bakery, fills the vacant Baker Member seat, while Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods, fills the vacant Allied Member seat. The next call for open ABA Board seats will be held in Q1 2025, with the election taking place during the 2025 Convention.

Dawn Foods Appoints John Schmitz as New Chief Operating Officer, America

October 9, 2024 Dawn Foods

In this role, Schmitz will continue to oversee Dawn’s North America business while also taking on strategic accountability for Latin America. Schmitz will continue to serve on Dawn’s leadership team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Carrie Jones-Barber. Schmitz’s new role positions the company to accelerate growth, expand its market presence, and continue its commitment to excellence in the baking industry.

2021 Powered by Women – Carrie Jones-Barber

August 12, 2021 Tim Keenan, DBusiness

Carrie Jones-Barber knew at a young age that she wanted to follow in her father’s, uncle’s, and grandfather’s footsteps at bakery supplier Dawn Foods in Jackson.