JACKSON, MI – Dawn Foods appointed Lorna Donatone to its board of directors on Wednesday. Board chair Miles Jones said he was confident she would bring a valuable perspective to the Dawn family, as an experienced leader in multiple facets.
“We are proud to welcome Lorna and her passion for business, community and overall excellence to the Dawn family,” Jones said. “Lorna will provide Dawn with great insight and support as we continue to partner with bakers around the world to help them achieve their aspirations.”
Donatone has worn many professional hats throughout her career, several of them in food. She has been involved with the Culinary Institute of America, received awards from the Women’s Foodservice Forum and spent nearly a decade on the National Restaurant Association board. Beyond her food-centric resume, she has also held executive positions for businesses in facilities management, banking and airline industries.
Her experience as a board member is also extensive. She served on the Jamba Juice board from 2013 to 2018 and is a current board member for Electrolux Professional and Sbarro. She is also a board member of a Denver-based nonprofit addiction recovery center that focuses on healing through organized fitness.
Dawn CEO Carrie Jones-Barber said that Lorna’s substantial professional experience perfectly aligns with the group’s vision for the future. “I look forward to collaborating with Lorna as we continue to invest in our team members and grow Dawn globally,” Jones-Barber said.
Donatone also commended Dawn for such a strategic plan for the future of baking and the unique partnership it offers its customers.
“Everyone I have met from the team has a passion for Dawn, its products and its customers that is unmatched,” Donatone said. “I am ready to get to work alongside my fellow board members and the Dawn leadership team as the company continues to transform and lead the global baking industry.”