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.
