SNAC International announces new slate of directors, officers

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SNAC International announces new slate of directors, officers

30 Mar 2022

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PHOENIX — SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack food industry, announced its 2022 board of directors and officers during the association’s annual business member meeting, held at the SNX conference, March 27-31.

Additionally, Elizabeth Avery, president and CEO of SNAC International since 2017, announced her official retirement.

“SNAC and the entire snacking sector will benefit greatly from the leadership these talented individuals provide,” Avery said during the board and officers’ election. “They will work hand in glove with Christine Cochran, our new president and CEO, to advance the snacking industry by fulfilling SNAC’s vision of connecting the snack industry to create growth and opportunity.”

The 2022-2023 SNAC officers are:

Chairman: Mike Harper, Chief Financial Officer and VP, Finance, Rudolph Foods
1st Vice Chair: Greg Pearson, CEO, Pretzels Inc./The Hershey Company
2nd Vice Chair: Justin Spannuth, VP & COO, Unique Snacks
Secretary: Leanne Oliver, General Counsel, PepsiCo Foods N.A.
Past Chair: Fritz Kohmann, CFO, Shearer’s Foods
Past Chair: Dan Sifer, SVP, Supply Chain/Contract Manufacturing, Herr Foods
Associate Executive Council President: Lisa Stern, Sr VP, Sales & Marketing, LifeSpice

“The incoming class of officers and directors represents a diverse cross section of our category and is well-positioned to ensure our member companies receive maximum value from their membership.” —Christine Cochran | president and CEO | SNAC International

The 2022-2023 SNAC directors are:

Mike Cantore, VP, sales, Carolina Ingredients
Joan Cetera, VP, communications, PepsiCo Foods N.A.
Mark Costello, VP, sales and marketing, Better Made Snacks
Spencer Fivelson, VP and GM, snacks, Conagra Brands
Clifton Hilario, COO and CFO, Hippeas
Cindy Kuester, VP, sales, Snak King
Dan Morgan, CEO, G&S Foods
Milton Mattus, CEO, Wise Snacks
Ryo Tsutsumi, CEO, Calbee America

SNAC’s new president and CEO, Christine Cochran, was also elected as an ex-officio member of the SNAC board, according to the organization’s by-laws. She begins her new roles immediately.

“We look forward to working with SNAC’s new Chairman Mike Harper and the entire leadership in the coming year to continue providing benefits to members across our three pillars of education, advocacy and networking,” Cochran said. “The incoming class of officers and directors represents a diverse cross section of our category and is well-positioned to ensure our member companies receive maximum value from their membership.”

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