ARLINGTON, VA — SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new class of officers to serve on the executive committee. They also approved new directors-at-large to serve on the board of directors. Justin Spannuth, VP and COO of Reading, PA-based Unique Snacks, will begin his one-year term as board chair.
“It is an honor and my pleasure to serve our industry through the chairmanship position and work alongside the incredibly talented SNAC International team,” Spannuth said. “SNAC International has made great strides over the last few years and is now in a very innovative and hyper growth mindset, which is right up my alley.”
The association’s Associate Business Members selected a new slate of officers for the Associate Executive Council (AEC) in addition to two new AEC directors-at large. Tina Hacker, sales manager of specialty powders at Land O’Lakes, was elected to serve as AEC president.
The 2023-2024 SNAC International executive committee is as follows:
- Chairman: Justin Spannuth, Unique Snacks
- 1st vice chair: Hector De La Barreda | The Hershey Company
- 2nd vice chair: Michelle Reardon | Campbell Snacks
- Past chair: Mike Harper | Rudolph Foods
- Past chair: Dan Sifer |Herr Foods
- Treasurer: Clifton Hilario | Hippeas
- Secretary: Leanne Oliver |PepsiCo Foods North America
- AEC president: Tina Hacker | Land O’Lakes, Inc.
- SNAC president and CEO: Christine Cochran | SNAC International
Directors-at-large:
- Kevin Brick, Utz Brands, Inc. | 3-year term
- Julie Calef, Old Dutch Foods | 1-year term
- Bernard Kreilmann, Eagle Family Foods | 3-year term
- Bruce Myers, Benestar Brands | 3-year term
- Megan Reamer, Jackson’s | 3-year term
Mark Brogan, Printpack | 3-year term
SNAC Associate Members also approved a new AEC. The AEC makes recommendations to the board, serves as a voice for associate members, and ensures all SNAC events and offerings are valuable for the group.
2023-2024 AEC members are:
Officers
- President: Tina Hacker | Land O’Lakes
- 1st VP: Jeff Almond | Heat and Control
- 2nd VP: Chad McDonald | Bryce Corp.
- Secretary: Mike Cantore | Carolina Ingredients
- Past president: Lisa Stern | LifeSpice
Directors-at-large
- Mark Brogan, Printpack | 3-year term
- Alec Pratto, Focke & Co. | 3-year term
- Dulcinea Freymoyer, Reading Bakery Systems | 2nd of 3-year term
- Andre Bouquet, Packaging Corporation of America | 2nd of 3-year term
- Kevin Pecha, AZO Inc. | 3rd of 3-year term
“We are beyond grateful to Mike Harper for his many contributions to the board as chairman,” said Christine Cochran, president and CEO of SNAC International. “We are thrilled to welcome Justin as our newest Chair of the Board. We know his energy and innovation at Unique Snacks will carry through to SNAC International’s initiatives for years to come.”
