American Bakers Association Elects New Board of Directors to Lead the Industry Towards Innovation and Growth
April 17 2024 - 3:25PM
The American Bakers Association (ABA) elected the organization’s
new Board of Directors during the annual Member Meeting on Tuesday,
April 16, at the ABA Convention.
Comprised of esteemed leaders representing the many facets of
the baking business, the 2024-26 Board of Directors is poised to
guide the association in advancing its mission to grow, connect,
and enhance the baking industry.
Under the guidance of the newly elected Board, the ABA is
committed to fostering innovation, advocating for policies that
support the industry's growth, and providing valuable resources to
its members.
"We are thrilled to welcome our new Board of Directors, whose
collective expertise and dedication will undoubtedly propel ABA
forward," said Eric Dell, President and CEO of ABA. "As we navigate
the challenges and opportunities facing the commercial baking
industry, I am confident that our Board will lead with vision and
integrity, ensuring the continued success of our members."
The newly elected Board of Directors includes:
- Chair: William Quigg, President and CEO, Richmond
Baking
- First Vice Chair: Joe Turano, President, Turano
Baking Co.
- Treasurer: Brian LeComte, President and COO, Gold
Medal Bakery
- At-Large Member: Tony Gavin, President, Bimbo
Bakeries USA
- At-Large Member: Ryals McMullian, President and
CEO, Flowers Foods
- At-Large Member: Tyson Yu, CEO, Aspire
Bakeries
- Immediate Past Chair: Cordia Harrington, CEO, Crown
Bakeries
- Dale Easdon, CEO, Klosterman Baking
- Mark Marcucci, Jr., Vice President Foodservice, Alpha
Baking
- Brian Perry, Senior Vice President and Chief Safety Officer,
TreeHouse Foods
- Chimene Ross, President and CEO, Killer Brownie
- Ron Scott, Managing Director of Bakery Manufacturing,
H-E-B
“I am honored and humbled to have been chosen as the Chair of
the American Bakers Association. Certainly, I am following in the
footsteps of many outstanding leaders who have held this position
before me and am excited to guide ABA to continue working for the
betterment of the industry and reaching the goals of the new
strategic plan,” said new ABA Chair Bill Quigg, President and CEO
of Richmond Baking.
Each member of the Board brings a wealth of experience and a
passion for driving positive change within the baking
industry.
“I am honored to continue serving the American Bakers
Association as an At-Large Member of the Executive Committee. As we
address the multitude of complex issues facing the baking industry,
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the efforts and focus of
this organization. Together, this team of experienced leaders and
in-house experts provides the necessary resources to meet the needs
of our membership and the vast network of professionals in the
baking industry,” said Ryals McMullian, CEO, Flowers Foods and ABA
At-Large Executive Committee Member.
“The ABA Board is an extremely impressive group of thought
leaders and industry professionals I have come to know and respect
over the past few years. I’m looking forward to our journey ahead
together,” said Ron Scott, Managing Director of Bakery
Manufacturing, H-E-B and ABA Director.
“Serving as an ABA Board Member is a chance to represent the
industry that has given so much to myself and our entire team. The
baking industry is filled with generous and amazing people and I
look forward to serving this community,” said Chimene Ross,
President and CEO, Killer Brownie and ABA Director.
"It is an honor to continue serving the baking industry in this
new capacity. I am committed to leveraging my many years of baking
experience, leadership roles at Bimbo Bakeries USA and the work
over the years as part of ABA to advance the association’s mission
and newly formed Strategic Plan," said Tony Gavin, President, Bimbo
Bakeries USA and ABA At-Large Executive Committee
Member.
The ABA extends its sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board
members Robin Alton, President and CEO, Pan-O-Gold Baking Company,
and Larry Marcucci, CEO, Alpha Baking Company for their dedicated
service and invaluable contributions to the association.
For more information about the American Bakers Association and
its Board of Directors,
visit www.americanbakers.org/
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most
established, and diverse trade association for the commercial
baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more
than 300 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking
facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.
Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry,
offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and
comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit
from extensive business services including premier networking
events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce
development programs and training resources. ABA is committed
to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the
industry as the destination workplace.
Jordan Harzynski
American Bakers Association
202.525.4872 ext 139
jharzynski@craftdc.com