Board of Directors

Comprised of diverse baker and allied voices, the ASB Board leads the organization forward.

   2026/2027 Officers

Sarah Tsocanos

Board Chair
The Campbell's Company

Kathy Sargent

1st Vice Chair
Bimbo Bakeries USA

John Hinds

2nd Vice Chair
Cain Food Industries

Chad Larson

3rd Vice Chair
Mel-O-Cream

Theresa Watkinson

Secretary/Treasurer
Aladdin Bakers

Matt Bowers

Immediate Past Chair
New Horizons Baking Company

Kristen L. Spriggs

Chief Executive Officer
American Society of Baking

Directors at Large

Terms ending 2027

Charlotte Atchley

Baking & Snack | Sosland

Kayla Davey

IFF

Miguel Villa

Alpha Baking Company

Directors at Large

Terms ending 2028

Jeff Craig

Aunt Millie's Baking Company

Rachel Klataske

Nu Life Market

Chris Prociv

Aspire Bakeries

Jeff Shura

Flowers Foods
BEAG Board Chair

Aaron Whalen

Franz Family Bakeries

Directors at Large

Terms ending 2029

Jim Blum

Bundy Baking Solutions

Edgar Jaramillo

Grupo Bimbo

Ashley Robertson

Corbion

Carter Wands

Miller Milling Company

Strategic Focus

Membership

Improving Member Value

From increased resources to year-round networking, the board is committed to enhancing the member value proposition for current and prospective members at various stages of their careers.
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Improving Member Value

Industry Advancement

Increasing Industry Content

We're growing our industry partnerships and original content to advance professional development.
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Increasing Industry Content

Brand Awareness

Inviting the Baking Industry into Our Community

From new programs to reimagined events, the board is dedicated to collaboration and enhanced visibility for the baking industry to support ASB members.
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Inviting the Baking Industry into Our Community

Governance

Supporting Our Volunteers

Practicing good governance is more than a buzz word - it is how we advance the mission.
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Supporting Our Volunteers
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