SEA ISLAND, GA — The Cookie and Snack Bakers Association (CASBA) provided a hub for the industrial baking industry during its 55th annual convention on Sept. 22-24 in Sea Island, GA. The event provided attendees with ample opportunities to network and gain crucial insights into the industry.
For the first time in its 55-year history, a woman was elected as CASBA’s incoming president. Felicia Quigg, VP of Family Pride at Richmond Baking Co. and More Than A Bakery, will take the reins of the organization for a two-year term.
“I love CASBA and have made deep and long-lasting relationships through this organization,” Quigg said. “Our family business has become stronger and benefited from collaboration with other bakeries and their owners at CASBA. I am proud to serve CASBA as its president and honored by the fact that I’m the first woman to do so.”
CASBA also awarded the Person of the Year to Kevin Boyle, CEO of Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. during this year’s event.
“Kevin has provided so many years of dedicated service to our industry and is very deserving of this esteemed honor,” said Mike Kriegermeier, president of CASBA.
During the convention, CASBA hosted sports activities that raised money for the association’s Kit Murphy Scholarship Fund, which assists current CASBA members in pursuing further education. This year, the fund raised over $20,000 to be distributed between employees’ children or member companies.
