American Bakers Association Announces New Officers in Its Board of Directors

During the All Membership Meeting at the American Bakers Association (ABA) 2018 Convention, the ABA membership approved a new slate of officers for the 2018-2020 ABA board of directors.

The officers for the April 2018 – April 2020 ABA board of directors are:

Erin Sharp, group vice president, manufacturing, The Kroger Co., will replace Fred Penny, president, Bimbo Bakeries USA, to serve as the ABA chair.

Bradley K. Alexander, president fresh packaged bread business unit, Flowers Foods, will continue to serve as the first vice chair.

Cordia Harrington, CEO, The Bakery Cos., will continue to serve as second vice chair.

Brian LeComte, treasurer, Gold Medal Bakery, will replace Erin Sharp as treasurer.

William Quigg, president, Richmond Baking, will serve as executive committee at-large member.

Fred Penny will serve as immediate past chair, replacing Rich Scalise, chairman & CEO, Hearthside Food Solutions.

The executive committee at-large member is a position originating from the 2017 amendment to the ABA by-laws as a result of the merger agreement with the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA). Luc Mongeau, president of Weston Foods, has also been welcomed as a new director on the board.

“ABA looks forward to the leadership and guidance of the 2018-2020 Board of Directors,” said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. “These leaders serve as excellent ambassadors for both the association and the baking industry.”