The Retail Bakers of America Names New Board President

The Retail Bakers of America announces Patti Stobaugh is the new board president. The owner of PattiCakes Bakery in Conway, Arkansas will lead the RBA for the next two years. 

Due to the current situation in the world, the RBA was unable to host its annual face-to-face board meeting, so Stobaugh’s two-year term started via a Zoom video call on April 15. 

“In the last 30 days, my business and personal goals have had to adapt due to COVID-19. While we, as an industry, will need to remain fluid we also need to pull together for encouragement and the exchange of ideas. In years past, RBA has had strong regional groups of members. I would like to see that revived, with an emphasis on monthly Zoom meetings and quarterly or semiannual in-person meetings,” Patti Stobaugh stated. 

The RBA Board of Directors has become a powerhouse for the association. The team includes the industry’s top leaders in retail baking and education. The 12 members of the board are an asset to the growth of the organization. Along with five staff members, the RBA has the right team in place to build on its momentum and truly become a resource for its members and the baking world, the organization said.