WASHINGTON DC — The American Bakers Association (ABA) announced that Jennifer Colfelt, VP of operations and membership, is resigning from the association.

Colfelt joined ABA nearly five years ago, serving in several leadership roles across the association as well as on the leadership team for the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) as CFO. She also led the efforts to overhaul ABA’s membership operation and strategy, which resulted in record-high membership levels.

“Her presence and leadership will be missed by the ABA team, members, partner organizations and the industry,” said Eric Dell, president and CEO of ABA.

The accounting operations of ABA and IBIE were streamlined and modernized under Colfelt’s leadership. In her most recent endeavors, Colfelt oversaw the communications and marketing functions as ABA’s financial performance and consumer reach continued to increase.

“On behalf of the entire ABA membership, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Jennifer for her exceptional service to the organization,” said Bill Quigg, ABA chair and president and CEO of Richmond Baking Co. “Her dedication and hard work have significantly advanced ABA and the baking industry as a whole. We were fortunate to have her join the team at a pivotal time for the association and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

To ensure a smoother transition, Colfelt will continue serving in this position through August 15, 2024.

“Working at ABA has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I am grateful for the meaningful connections I’ve made along the way,” Colfelt said. “My time here has been filled with growth, learning, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on behalf of the baking community. As I transition to new opportunities, I will greatly miss working with the ABA membership, IBIE Committee and professional staff. Thank you to everyone who made my journey so memorable.”