Finance & Audit Committee
Comprised of business leaders and past ASB Board chairs, the Finance & Audit Committee oversees the investments and monitors the financial health of the organization. The Finance & Audit Committee acts as a prudent investor when investing member funds based on the policies established by the Board.
Paul Rainey | Chair
Senior VP of Quality & Operations Support |
Flowers Foods
Past Board Chair (2018), 1st Term as Chair (2024-2027)
Jim Blum
Regional Sales Manager | Bundy Baking Solutions
Appointed at ASB Board Director at-large (current)
Neha Charnalia, CPA, CA
General Manager & COO | Tielman North America Ltd.
1st Term (2026-2029)
Tasos Katsaounis
Chief Executive Officer | Bread Man Baking Co.
1st Term (2026-2029)
Chad Larson
Chief Executive Officer | Mel-O-Cream Donuts
Appointed as ASB Board Director at-large (current)
Paul Lattan
Publisher | Avant Food Media
Past 2nd Vice Chair, 1st Term (2025-2028)
Rod Radalia
Vice President of Product Innovation & Integrity | Aunt Millie’s Bakeries
Past Board Chair (2021), 1st Term (2023-2026)
Mike Scouten
President of Global Sales & Strategic Accounts | Middleby Bakery
Past Board Member (2023-2026), 1st Term (2026-2029)
Theresa Watkinson
Chief Operating Officer | Aladdin Bakers
ASB Secretary/Treasurer (current)
Jorge Zarate
Supply Chain EVP | Corporative Bimbo S.A. DE C.V.
Past Board Chair (2020), 2nd Term (2025-2028)
Initiatives
Membership Growth
Diversify Revenue Streams
Produce a membership value proposition that drives membership growth to generate 30%+ revenue from dues income
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Invest Wisely
Increase Operating Reserves
Fund new initiatives and prepare for unexpected expenses with 12-18 months of operating expense available.
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Governance
Focus on Sustainability
Review and develop practices for enhanced financial health.
2024 Year In Review
