ABA announces 2024-2026 board of directors

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ABA announces 2024-2026 board of directors

18 Apr 2024

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The American Bakers Association (ABA) welcomed new board members at its annual convention, held April 14-17 in Scottsdale, AZ.

“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 our board will lead with vision and integrity, ensuring the continued success of our members.”

The newly elected board members are:

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 Co.
Mark Marcucci, Jr. | VP of foodservice | Alpha Baking Co.
Brian Perry | senior VP and chief safety officer | TreeHouse Foods
Chimene Ross | president and CEO | The Killer Brownie Co.
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,” said Quigg. “Certainly, I am following in the footsteps of many outstanding leaders that 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.”

The ABA extended its gratitude to the outgoing board members for their service and contributions to the association:

Robin Alton | president and CEO | Pan-O-Gold Baking Co.
Larry Marcucci | CEO | Alpha Baking Co.

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