KANSAS CITY, MO — Avant Food Media has announced the addition of a new staff member, Evan Bail, as associate editor for Avant’s flagship publication, Commercial Baking.

A graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas, Bail joins the Commercial Baking team with a Bachelor of Science in journalism and experience in marketing and communication in consumer-packaged goods and fitness industries.

Bail will use her skills to create compelling digital content and features for the quarterly magazines, as well as assist the team in cutting-edge coverage for tradeshows including the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), taking place Sept. 17-21 in Las Vegas.

“I am thrilled to join the Commercial Baking team,” Bail said. “This team has been incredibly welcoming as I transition into my first post-grad position. I’m looking forward to attending IBIE and soaking up all the information I can from this fascinating industry!”