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.

2025-2026 Committee

Paul Rainey | Chair

Senior VP of Quality & Operations Support | Flowers Foods

Past Board Chair (2018)

Chad Larson

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Mel-O-Cream Donuts

Appointed as ASB Board Director at-large (current)

Paul Lattan

Publisher | Avant Food Media

John Mulloy Jr.

Vice President of Operations | 151 Foods

Past Board Chair (2019)

Rod Radalia

Vice President of Product Innovation & Integrity | Aunt Millie’s Bakeries

Past Board Chair (2021)

Mike Scouten

President of Global Sales & Strategic Accounts | Middleby Bakery

Appointed as ASB Board Director at-large (current)

Sarah Tsocanos

Manager, R&D – Bakery | Snacks, The Campbell’s Company

ASB 1st Vice Chair

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)

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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Diversify Revenue Streams

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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Increase Operating Reserves

Governance

Focus on Sustainability

Review and develop practices for enhanced financial health.
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Focus on Sustainability
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