BEMA announces recipients for inaugural Ascend scholarship

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BEMA announces recipients for inaugural Ascend scholarship

9 May 2022

Joanie Spencer

Since 2008, Joanie Spencer has covered the retail and wholesale sides of the baking industry.
Serving associations such as the American Society of Baking (ASB) and BEMA, Joanie is also in demand as an industry presenter on bakery operations and trends. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Rockhurst University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.

When she’s not running or playing soccer, Joanie spends her time with her husband and 11-year-old son.

OVERLAND PARK, KS — Ahead of its 2022 Annual Convention, BEMA has announced the winners of the inaugural BEMA Ascend scholarship, chosen by the association’s Membership Value and Engagement Committee.

“These scholarship winners are aspiring leaders in our midst,” said Kerwin Brown, BEMA president and CEO. “Convention 2022 will offer these individuals a broader look into the industry while simultaneously allowing each of them the opportunity to share their unique subject matter expertise with our industry’s colleagues and customers.”