The American Bakers Association (ABA) has appointed two new board members to fill open seats for the 2024-26 term.
Kim Albers-Nisbet, CEO of United States Bakery, fills the vacant baker member seat, while Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods, fills the vacant allied member seat. The next call for open ABA board seats will be held in Q1 2025, with the election taking place during the 2025 convention.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kim and Carrie to the ABA Board during such a pivotal time for our industry and the advancement of ABA’s strategic goals,” said Eric Dell, president and CEO of ABA. “The surge of interest from members eager to serve and contribute to the baking sector underscores the strength of the commercial baking community.”
Albers-Nisbet has been in the baking industry for more than 30 years, working with small profile specialty bakeries to commercial high-speed operations. United States Bakery operates bakeries throughout the West Coast and works with customers from traditional retail, club, food service, food processers, QSR, convenience and private label. She serves on the committee for the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), the Western Hemisphere’s most important grain-based food event produced by ABA and the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
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Jones-Barber has helped build Dawn Foods – a leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution – into a multi-billion-dollar company. Her understanding of international business and her experience leading Dawn’s international growth has provided Jones-Barber with a global view of the interconnectedness of customers, suppliers and people.
“We are fortunate to have such an engaged and talented membership sharing a mission to better the industry,” added Bill Quigg, president and CEO of Richmond Baking and ABA Chair. “It was exciting to have so many great candidates, and hope that they take up the opportunity for nominations in the spring.”
About the American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association is the largest, most diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the U.S. ABA’s community includes more than 350 member companies representing more than 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.
Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership and comprehensive research on industry trends. Members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace.
