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A Look at Your Return On Investment
The Voice of the Baking Industry
What is ABA?
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington, D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. The only
trade association that advocates solely for the baking industry, ABA represents the interests of bakers before the U.S.
Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures and regulatory authorities.
200
$70 Billion
500,000
ABA advocates on behalf of more than 200 companies –
both wholesale baking companies and their suppliers.
The baking industry generates more than $70 billion in
economic activity annually.
The baking industry employs close to half a million highly
skilled people.
ABA participates in programs that promote and
educate consumers on the benefits of grain-based
foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Our Mission
Our Vision
ABA is the advocate for a stronger and more
prosperous baking industry by providing
information, education and networking
opportunities.
ABA will pursue a government environment
that promotes a robust baking industry.
Who Do We Represent?
ABA members produce wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families:
bread, rolls, biscuits, crackers, cookies, doughnuts, cakes, snack cakes, muffins,
biscotti, bagels, tortillas, bread sticks, pies, croissants, cupcakes, cereal, cheesecakes...
Multiplying ABA’s Effectiveness
Table of Contents
Our country and industry face a multitude of challenges. Never before in the history of ABA
have we seen so many significant issues that could impact our bottom lines. The ABA team
in Washington has worked around the clock to head off some very costly initiatives such as
card check, cap and trade, food safety, and yes, even health care. While health care was
eventually rammed through Congress and signed into law, it should not be overlooked that
the final bill was altered to mitigate some extremely onerous provisions.
Obesity vs. Hunger - The Two Faces of
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
While much of ABA’s work has been defensive, ABA has promoted the positive benefits
of our wholesome, nutritional and fun products. ABA members and staff have educated
policymakers on the importance of healthy, well-balanced lifestyles. The participation from
ABA members has been very strong.
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As we look forward to the rest of 2010, we anticipate even more activity in Washington,
especially by the regulatory and enforcement agencies with which bakers must contend. We
also face increasing demands from consumers and customers, for which we will need to
rely on all our industry partners to meet. ABA continues to provide the forum for developing
industry solutions and exchange of information to strengthen the entire industry.
Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Dietary Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
American Bakers PAC . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Congressional Outreach Map . 10-11
Commodity Volatility . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Food Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Executive Leadership Development
Committeee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To continue to be successful in policy deliberations and industry solutions, ABA members
will need to increase their participation at all levels. We also need to attract those
companies that reap the benefits of ABA but are not at the table. This will increase the
effectiveness and bandwidth of ABA. There is plenty of room at the ABA table for bakers
of all sizes and from all product segments. It is through the full participation of the entire
industry that we can multiply ABA’s effectiveness.
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Finally, 2010 has two very important dates looming. Sept. 26-29 is the triennial IBIE in
Las Vegas. The industry will be uniting to learn, network and innovate. Nov. 2 is Election
Day. As we well know, it is the opportunity for the people, including bakers, to express their
opinions about the direction of the country. It is the opportunity to maximize our individual
effectiveness.
ABA Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Allen Shiver
ABA Chairman
President, Flowers Foods
Robb MacKie
ABA President & CEO
“Going Green” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What’s On the Rise? . . . . . . . . . . . 17
It’s Not What You Know . . . . . . . . . 18
Did You Know?
85
76
83
Combined years of tenure
of the ABA Staff
Legislative /regulatory
issues on which ABA is
working
Members of Congress ABA
has touched
American Baker Association’s
YEAR IN REVI
ABA Meeting with
Sen. Pryor Locks Down
Key Vote Against EFCA
Launches White
Paper on Food
Safety
Launches New Web Site
Participates
in Operation Blessing
ABA
Supports
Tray Theft
Prosecution
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JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Hayden Wands Testifies
Before the Senate on
Commodity Volatility
Holds Largest ELDC
Public Policy Forum
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
“Despite the
country’s ec
onomic
downturn, t
he baking in
dustry
remained a
bright spot
to the
country, shin
ing as a dom
estic
manufactur
ing sector p
roviding
healthy, who
lesome and
fun
products.”
EW
ALLEN SHIVER
flow e rs F oods
Develops Bakery
Risk Assessment
for Improved
Plant Security
ABA, AIB and BEMA
Coordinate Industry
Sanitation Workshops
Holds Record-Setting
Annual Convention
Holds Policy Conference:
Nutrition and Hunger Focus
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
JUNE
CAPC visits with
CFTC Chairman
Gary Gensler
ABA-PAC Sets
Fundraising Record
Receives Communications
Award from Association Trends
MAY
Launches
www.RiseToAction.org
Molding a obesity
Bettervs. hunger:
FutureThe
“Over the past three
decades, childhood obesity
rates in America have
tripled; nearly one third of
children in America are now
overweight or obese.”
FIRST LADY
MICHELLE OBAMA
n First Lady launches “Let’s Move” Initiative: Get
healthier foods into our schools.
n Pres. Obama forms Childhood Obesity Task Force
n How? Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - sets
nutrition standards for what our kids eat at school.
n 2010 Dietary Guidelines - the cornerstone of federal
nutrition policy and nutrition education activities.
n ABA applauds initiative: ABA is working with the
administration to ensure grain-based foods play a
vital role as part of a healthy overall diet.
ABA, Grain Foods Foundation and Share Our
Strength Hold Nutrition Policy Forum in Nation’s Capitol
With Congress focusing on major nutrition
issues, including reauthorization of the Child
Nutrition Act, ABA, GFF and Share Our Strength
conducted a Nutrition Policy Forum, “The
Childhood Obesity/Hunger Paradox: How to Win on Both Fronts.”
Reps. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA), Jean Schmidt (R-OH), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Phil
Roe (R-TN) shared their perspectives on nutrition and obesity issues. The House Agriculture
Committee members, as well as key policymakers in the nutrition arena, noted that balance,
portion control, moderation and exercise were the keys to a balanced lifestyle. The session,
which was held in the United States Capitol, was standing-room-only.
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for
America’s
Children
Two Faces of Nutrition
n Food insecurity affects nearly
17 million children in America,
34 percent more than last year.
“Between
2008-2009, the
number of children
receiving free or
reduced lunch grew
by 900,000.”
n ABA, GFF and Share Our
Strength form partnership to
raise money; educate public on
importance of enriched grains
Share Our
Strength
ABA Weighs in on 2010 Dietary Guidelines
ABA worked with 10 “Grain Chain” partners developing consensus and
comments on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The
recommendations will be released in September:
n Support of the current 6-10 servings per day, with half being whole grains
n Support use of the term “enriched” instead of “refined” when referencing
grains that are not whole grains
n E mphasize the value of folic acid consumption through bread and
enriched grain products
n S upport a voluntary, gradual and incremental approach to
sodium reduction
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A B ann e r Y e ar f O R
American Bakers PAC hosted a fundraiser for Senate
Candidate Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL), shown here with former
ABA Chairman Ron Turano, Turano Baking Co.
American Bakers PAC Another Record-Breaking PAC Event
The Political Action Committee
of grain-based foods works
diligently to elect pro-business, free
enterprise candidates to the United
States Congress and Executive
Branch. American Bakers PAC is
funded through voluntary, personal
contributions from individuals who
belong to the restricted class of
authorized ABA members.
The 2010 American Bakers PAC Dinner in
Boca Raton, Florida was the most successful
PAC fundraising event in ABA history.
Left: American Bakers PAC keynote speakers Bill Kristol (left) and
Eugene Robinson (right) with Jim and Donna Martin, Martin’s
Famous Pastry Shoppe. Above: American Bakers PAC Chairman
Steve Avera (right) with the keynote speakers.
So...how does American Bakers PAC STACK UP?
Thanks to the generous support of ABA baker and allied members, and the leadership of PAC Chairman
Steve Avera, Flowers Foods, American Bakers PAC has achieved outstanding results in fundraising over
the last five election cycles.
$240,000
$240,000 - 2010 Cycle
$202,000
$180,000 - 2010 Target goal
$145,000
F undraising
El e c t ion C ycl e s
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$97,600
$62,000
‘01-’02
‘03-’04
‘05-’06
‘07-’08
‘09-’10
Poli t ical A c t ion
“You don’t ans
wer to us, WE
answer to YOU
.”
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)
We Hold Our Products to the Highest
Standards... Why Not Our Elected Officials?
The 111th Congress has been pushing anti-business legislation and
regulations that pose a serious threat to the vitality of the baking industry and American
business. The healthcare system overhaul, onerous quotas on greenhouse gas emissions and
emerging legislation governing independent contractors could potentially cost your company
millions. The 2010 mid-term elections provide the baking industry with the opportunity to elect
pro-business candidates to Congress. This November, make sure your company’s voice is heard!
ABA Members Have Sent Nearly 5000
Letters to Their Representatives
1,630
770
860
420
Commodity
Crisis
Food Price
Crisis
Say “NO”
to EFCA
Health
Care
Gary Prince, Bimbo Bakeries USA, meets
Senator Grassley (R-IA) at the June 2010
ABA-ATBI Joint Boards dinner.
What Is RiseToAction.org?
RisetoAction.org, ABA’s grassroots action center,
launched in Spring 2010 to provide ABA baker
and allied members a one-stop, branded, political
involvement resource. 101,675 hits since launch!
What can you do at RisetoAction.org?
n Access the 2010 Election Headquarters
n Take Action on Key Baking Industry Legislation
n Locate your Elected Officials
n Register & Vote
n S ee Your Representatives’ Voting Records on
Key Industy Issues Before Casting Your Ballot
in the 2010 Elections.
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Congressional Out
Outreach Key
Hill Visit
Meet & Greet
PAC Fundraiser
Facility Visit
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Appearance at ABA Event
reach & Activities
Ensuring the Baking
Industry’s Voice is Heard
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL-13)
Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT-1)
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-7)
Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO-7)
Rep. John Boehner (R-OH-8)
Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO )
Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL-2)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY)
Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC)
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA-7)
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA)
Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS-1)
Sen. Tom Coburn, MD (R-OK)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)
Sen. Mike Crappo (R-ID)
Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper (D-PA-3)
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL )
Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY)
Sen. Russell Feingold (D-WI)
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH-11)
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-6)
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)
Sen. Judd Gregg (D-WI)
Rep. Parker Griffith (R-AL-5)
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL-4)
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT )
Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-MI-2)
Rep. Ducan Hunter (R-CA-52)
Sen. Kay Hutchinson (R-TX)
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R- OK)
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE)
Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA-1)
Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL-10)
Rep. Larry Kissell (D-NC-8)
Rep. John Kline (R-MN-2)
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI)
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ)
Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH-5)
Sen. George LeMieux (R-FL)
Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI)
Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT)
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK-3)
Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN)
Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY-1)
Rep. Don Manzullo (R-IL-16)
Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX-24)
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY )
Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA-25)
Rep. Brad Miller (D-NC-13)
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN-6)
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA-6)
Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR)
Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS)
Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN-1)
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA-5)
Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL-6)
Rep. Mark Schauer (D-MI-7)
Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL-18)
Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA-11)
Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH-2)
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-32)
Rep. Adrien Smith (R-NE-3)
Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-5)
Sen. John Thune (R-SD)
Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12)
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA)
Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA-6)
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Heating Things Up on the Hill
V olatilit y in th e wheat mark et = $ $ $ each day in undue financial risk t o bakers.
The market is not working properly – it is not responding to
fundamental supply and demand factors, but instead to the
investment strategies of index funds. The wheat market was
never meant to be an investment tool for index funds but a
regulated forum for farmers, food producers and other legitimate
end users to buy and sell needed food and feed supplies.
What is ABA Doing About It You Ask?
July 2009 – Commodity and Agricultural Policy Committee
(CAPC) Chairman Hayden Wands, Sara Lee Corp., testified
before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
regarding the impact of index funds on the wheat markets.
August 2009 – ABA submitted comments to Commodities
Future Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler
urging the CFTC to implement contract limits on index funds.
September 2009 – Hayden Wands, CAPC Vice Chairman
Mark Worthey, Flowers Foods; and Shawn Dailey, J.M. Smucker
Co., meet with CFTC Commissioners Jill Sommers and Bart
Chilton to discuss market volatility.
September 2009 – Members of CAPC visit with members of
Congress to discuss legislative solutions to market volatility.
October 2009 – Mark Worthey attends the CFTC Agricultural
Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington, D.C.
MARCH 2010 – ABA submits new data to CFTC regarding the
ongoing problem with extreme market volatility.
April 2010 – ABA staff and Hayden Wands meet with CFTC
Chairman Gensler and Commissioners Michael Dunn and
Scott O’Malia regarding new signs of market dysfunction.
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Hayden Wands, Sara Lee Corp., testifies
before the U.S. Senate.
Hayden Wands visits with CFTC
Chairman Gary Gensler
Shawn Dailey, J.M Smucker
Co.; Hayden Wands, and Mark
Worthey, Flowers Foods, visit with
CFTC Commissioner Jill Sommers.
“In the past, a 10 cent price move in
one day was seen as extreme – now
price moves of 20, 30, even 40 cents
are all too common.”
mark worthy
flowers foods
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ABA-FDA Bakery Risk
Assessment Provides
Insight on Strengthening
Plant Security
Making Sure the Safety of Our Products
Measure Up to Consumer Expectations
ABA White Paper: Addressing Food Safety Issues &
Concerns: The Bakers’ Perspective
n
ABA is the only trade association that developed a comprehensive white paper
to review concerns and potential solutions to strengthen the current food safety
system
n
ABA’s white paper suggests a comprehensive, sciencebased system of oversight, education and improved
technologies to address overall food safety and
public health.
n
n
ABA’s white paper is an excellent pro-active
communications tool used as the association visits
with officials from FDA and key policymakers in
Congress on food safety solutions.
ABA submitted its white paper as part of the
Senate HELP Committee record as hearings were
held in late November 2009.
In January 2010, a food safety
delegation from the ABA Food Technical
Regulatory Affairs Committee
comprised of large national and
medium-sized bakeries met with FDA
for a bakery risk assessment to develop
mitigation strategies for the industry.
Through this assessment, ABA was
able to determine processing nodes
that may need special safeguards.
This assessment template created a
new resource for ABA members’ food
safety plans.
Members of ABA FTRAC
Did You Know?
ABA partnered with the International Food
Information Council to develop a new
Emerging Technologies Survey, which
includes fresh information on consumer
biotech wheat perceptions?
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ABA’s Executive Leadership Development Committee —
Investing in Your Company’s Future
More than 40 baking industry
executives talk to lawmakers on
Captitol Hill at the September 2009
ELDC meeting.
ABA’s Executive Leadership Development Committee (ELDC) is
designed to mentor the future leaders of your company. ELDC is
led by Co-chairs Joe Marx, D. Thomas & Associates; Miles Dennis,
Flowers Foods; and Tim Marron, BCW Food Products.
„„ Leadership Skills
„„ Management Strategies
„„ Networking
„„ Political Involvement
„„ Industry Education
„„ Succession Planning
Bradley Cain
Cain Foods
3rd Generation
Supplier
Cultivating the Next
Generation of Leaders
Joe Turano
Turano Baking Company
3rd Generation
Baker
Tim Cook
AMF Bakery Systems
1st Generation
Supplier
“I wouldn’t miss the ELDC Public Policy Forum.
The Hill visits, legislative review and personal
development topics make this a must-attend
conference every year!”
Connie Vaughan
McKee Foods
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ABA Meetings = Wealth of Information for Your Business
ABA Meetings Feature
high calibER of speakers
Albert Lepage,
Lepage Bakeries;
ABA Counsel Jim
Hamilton, Bingham
McCutchen; with
USDA Undersecretary
for Food, Nutrition
and Consumer
Services Kevin
Concannon
n Business Leaders
n Industry Experts
n Members of Congress
n Government/Agency Officials
“I always come away from ABA meetings
with a better understanding of our
industry as well as what is happening
in Washington and how it impacts our
businesses back home.”
Chris Moloney
Safeway
Florida Governor
Jeb Bush meets
George Deese,
Flowers Foods.
Right: Rich Karlgaard, Forbes Magazine
Publisher
ABA Board members get Sen. Corker’s (R-TN)
perspective on the ballooning federal deficit’s
impact to business.
Todd Jones of Publix Shares Insights at 2010 ABA Convention
Todd Jones was a huge hit at the 2010 Convention. He stressed that
a good relationship and open communication between bakers and
retailers will help grow business and lead to maximum customer
satisfaction. Innovative and high quality products from bakers are
essential to hit the product matrix he said.
Todd Jones speaks with ABA
members Pat Callaghan
(pictured top) and Jack &
Peggy Lewis, Lewis Bakeries
Inc. (bottom).
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“ going gr e e n ”
Baking Industry’s Role Take Advantage of These Sustainability Resources
L C
in Climate Change
eed ertification
Climate change, reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and carbon footprints
are high priorities for the
administration, Congress and
EPA. While increased energy
and transportation costs to all
businesses are likely, opportunities
for pragmatic solutions that
incentivize voluntary reductions in
energy use and GHG output should
be encouraged.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system,
providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed
and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the
metrics that matter most.
EPA Energy Star Web Site
EPA helps your industry overcome barriers to using energy efficiently and
provides energy management resources unique to the food processing industry.
www.energystar.gov
Save Green on Going Green
Learn about the Treasury Department’s 1603 program which awards businesses
with cash payments of up to 30 percent off the total cost of installing a range
of renewable-energy equipment. The program runs through October 2011.
Talk to Industry Colleagues
Share your company’s story on ABA’s LinkedIn — look for us on LinkedIn Groups.
Learn what your industry colleagues are doing at their companies. Let’s find
solutions together.
Baking Businesses Refine Operations to Help Save Our Planet
May 4, 2010 — longtime ABA member Tasty Baking Co.
opened the largest LEED bakery in the world.
Tastykake Bakery Quick Facts:
• 345,000-square-foot facility
• LEED Registered
“The opening of the new bakery —
and its place as the greenest bakery
in the world — is the successful
culmination of our manufacturing
strategy to transform the brand.”
CHARLIE PIZZI
TASTY BAKING COMPANY
• Energy-efficient HVAC
• Water conservation
• Recycled building materials
• Day-light harvesting
• Straight line production flow
Source: Milling & Baking News
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What’s On the Rise? Four Things to Watch
#1 - IBIE 2010 n Sept. 26-29 n Las Vegas Convention Center
Start making plans NOW to attend the baking industry’s largest,
most comprehensive tradeshow. Produced by the American Bakers
Association, BEMA and the Retail Bakers of America, IBIE is where the
industry unites to discover the latest in cutting-edge technologies,
equipment and new products. If you are in the baking industry, you
cannot afford to miss this show! www.IBIE2010.com
#2 - ABA & ATBI Developing
Sustainability Tool Kit
The decision to move forward on this project was
made after a joint discussion on sustainability
measurements and packaging. The tool kit will:
n Recommend common measurement goals to
eliminate the potential confusion between
bakers and their suppliers
n Assist bakers in communication consistency
when meeting the expectations of their various
customers
umers are
“Retailers, customers and cons
facturers about
asking for details from manu
Continuous
their sustainability practices.
ctices throughout
improvement of sustainable pra
e multi-faceted
the baking industry will requir
effort of various
strategies and the integrated
thin the four walls
stakeholders, but they start wi
of the bakery.”
JACK LEWIS
LEWIS BAKERIES
#3 - Movement to Reduce Sodium
ABA supports a voluntary, gradual and incremental approach to
sodium reduction in foods as part of its continual commitment to
the overall health of Americans. Over the past 47 years, bakers
have lowered sodium content in enriched white bread by 29
percent as illustrated in USDA data. Bakers are continuing to
pursue innovative technology to further decrease sodium as this
issue continues to remain a prominent health concern in 2010.
#4 - It’s the 70th Anniversary
of Enrichment of Flour!
1941
U.S. bakeries began to enrich
white bread with vitamins:
thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron,
calcium and vitamin D.
It’s Not WHAT You Know...
2010 ABA Convention: Kristine & Gilbert Bundy,
American Pan Company; Chip Klosterman, Klosterman
Baking Company; and Ed Honesty Jr., Best Harvest
Bakeries.
2010 ABA Convention: Jack Lewis,
Lewis Baking Company; Mary Ellen
Adcock, The Kroger Co.; and Albert
Lepage, Lepage Bakeries Inc.
2010 ABA Convention: Jesse & Len
Amoroso, Amoroso Baking Company,
and Ron Turano (center), Turano
Baking Company.
It’s WHO You Know...
Why YOU Should Attend
ABA Meetings:
• Gather with baking industry’s
top executives
2010 ABA Policy
Conference: Robin Alton,
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co.,
and Tim Miller, Cereal
Food Processors Inc.
• Hear from policy and business
leaders
• Network and meet potential
customers
• Find out the latest industry
trends
• Bring new ideas back to your
business
• Develop consensus on industry
issues
Attendees mingle before the 2009 ELDC
Dinner held in Washington, D.C. Sen.
Thune (R-SD) was the keynote speaker.
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2010 ABA Policy Conference: Albert Lepage,
Lepage Bakeries, and D.J. Lecrone, LeMatic
Inc., hold a discussion with Bo Bryant of
McDonald’s Corporation (center).
ABA Leadership
ABA Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Allen L. Shiver, President
Flowers Foods
*FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN
Gary Prince, President
Bimbo Bakeries USA
*SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN
Howard “Robin” Alton, III
President & CEO
Pan-O-Gold Baking Company
TREASURER
* Albert Lepage, Chairman
Lepage Bakeries, Inc.
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
* Kenneth “Chip” Klosterman, Jr.
President
Klosterman Baking Company
Mary Ellen Adcock
Vice President, Bakery/Deli Group
The Kroger Co.
Pat Callaghan, President
Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
Chris Finck, Senior Vice President
Sara Lee Fresh Bakery
Ron Frick
Director, Wholesale Bakery Division
General Mills Bakeries and FoodService
John Hink, Vice President
Nonni’s Food Company
Charles P. Pizzi, President & CEO
Tasty Baking Company
Mark Kuchuris, Executive VP, US & Africa
East Balt
Ron Savelli, President & CEO
CSM Bakery Products
Brian LeComte, Treasurer
Gold Medal Bakery
Richard Scalise, CEO
Hearthside Food Solutions
R. Jack Lewis, Jr., President
Lewis Bakeries, Inc.
Renato G. Turano, Chairman
Turano Baking Company
Larry Marcuci, President
Alpha Baking Company
AIB CHAIRMAN
Dan Babin, SVP Manufacturing
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Paula Marshall, CEO/President
The Bama Companies, Inc.
James A. Martin, President
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.
Mike McKee, President & CEO
McKee Foods Corporation
Chris Moloney
Vice President, Bakery Business Unit
Safeway, Inc., Mfg. Div.
Greg Murphy, Director
Hostess Brands
John Paterakis, President
H & S Bakery, Inc.
ATBI PRESIDENT
Gary Edwards, President
Lallemand/American Yeast Division
BEMA Representative
Fred Springer, President
Burford Corporation
* ABA President & CEO
Robb MacKie
* ABA Corporate Secretary
Lee Sanders
* ABA General Counsel
James Hamilton, Esq.
Bingham McCutchen
*Indicates Executive Committee Member
ABA Professional Staff
Robb MacKie
President & CEO
Kelly Kotche
Director of Membership & Communications
Deah Shaw
Legislative & Regulatory Manager
Sarah Becker
Exececutive Asst. to the President/CEO
Cory Martin
Senior Federal Government Relations Manager
Karin M. Soyster, CMP, CAE
Vice President, Membership Services
Margaret Collins
Membership & Web Site Coordinator
Helen Nelson
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant/
Notary Public
Chuck Wellard,CAE
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Teresa Grant
Finance Manager
Kelly Knowles
Director of Political Affairs
Lee Sanders, CAE
Senior Vice President, Government Relations &
Public Affairs/Corporate Secretary
Rasma I. Zvaners
Policy Director
ABA ROI Report • A Look at Your Return On Investment • 2010
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Washington, DC 20005
202.789.0300 Phone • 202.898.1164 Fax
www.americanbakers.org
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