Planning Committee

Provides vision and oversight of the annual technical conference, BakingTECH, and ensures the conference is aligned with the mission, vision, and core values of ASB.

2026 Planning Committee

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Dave Krishock | Chair

Grain Craft | Chattanooga, TN

Matt Bowers | ASB Chairman

New Horizons Baking Co. | Coldwater, MI

Lisa Arato | MarketPlace Committee Chair

Spiromatic North America Inc | Odessa, FL

Dilek Austin

Brenntag Specialties, LLC | Wake Forest, NC

Jana Bray

Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS

Sherrill Cropper

Lesaffre Yeast Corporation | New Berlin, WI

Annie Davidson

Flowers Foods | Thomasville, GA

Amy Estrada | 2027 BakingTECH Chair

Rademaker USA | Worth, IL

Catherin Herrera

Bimbo Bakeries USA| Kissimmee, FL

Courtney Hipp

New Horizons Baking Co. | Norwalk, OH

Jason Peacock

Puratos | Acworth, GA

Scott McCally

Auto-Bake Serpentine | Plano, TX

Dustin Nelson

Kansas City, MO

Ian Jolliffe

Cain Foods | Leawood, KS

Charlie Rea

IFF | Burlington, KY

Gaganpreet Singh

Gruma Corporation – Mission Foods | Irving, TX

Sarah Tsocanos | ASB 2026/2027 Chair

The Campbell’s Company | Camden, NJ

Aaron Walen

US Bakery | Portland, OR

Ryan Will | Young Professionals Committee Past Chair

AB Mauri | Manhattan, KS

Initiatives

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Innovating the Future of BakingTECH

BakingTECH is committed to driving progress by curating cutting-edge technical content, engaging speakers, and insightful discussions. This initiative will focus on identifying emerging trends, fostering supplier collaboration, and shaping programming that equips attendees with practical knowledge and new tools to enhance their professional roles.
Learn More arrow
Innovating the Future of BakingTECH

ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT

Expanding Our Impact

Leveraging industry connections and partnerships, this initiative aims to enhance the visibility of BakingTECH and attract a wider, more diverse audience. Through strategic outreach and dynamic content, we will create a conference experience that fosters knowledge-sharing and innovation within the baking industry.
Learn More arrow
Expanding Our Impact

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

Stronger Together: Advancing the Baking Industry

Collaboration fuels innovation. This initiative will focus on fostering stronger partnerships between suppliers, manufacturers, and industry professionals to drive meaningful progress. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and strategic networking at BakingTECH, we will strengthen industry relationships and encourage the development of cutting-edge solutions that benefit all stakeholders.
Learn More arrow
Stronger Together: Advancing the Baking Industry
CircleIconLeft CircleIconRight