A record 23 inductees joined the Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a ceremony at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference.
Since its inception in 2006, the Hall of Fame has honored 136 store brand industry leaders.
Induction is based on nominations submitted by industry representatives across four categories: Private Brand Leadership Champion, Private Brand Leadership Innovator, Private Brand Leadership Next Gen for those age 40 and younger and Lifetime Achievement.
“We are proud to recognize this exceptional group of leaders whose contributions continue to strengthen and advance store brands,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies.
“From champions and innovators to emerging talent and lifetime achievers, each honoree reflects the collaboration, forward thinking, and commitment that help move our industry ahead.”
The 2026 inductees include:
Private Brand Leadership Champion
- Brianna Blanton, head of product commercialization, Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores Private Brands
- Terri Fubio, VP of private label sales, DelGrosso Foods
- Brian Hartshorn, SVP and general merchandise manager for consumables, Dollar General
- Seth Malley, chief merchandising officer, Massmart, Walmart Africa
- Gary Petersen, SVP of sales, Red Gold
Private Brand Leadership Innovator
- Anthony Bennie, founder and chief nutrition officer, Clear Conscience Pet
- Violeta Bingham, product development manager II in merchandise, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
- Josh Jansen, category strategy manager for frozen treats and frozen meals, Our Brands, The Kroger Co.
- Dwight Richmond, director of center store and own brands, Town and Country Markets
- Michelle Turnbull, CEO, The Barking Bakery Limited
- Hannah Williams, senior sourcing manager for baking and mixes, Walmart Inc.
Private Brand Leadership Next Gen (40 and younger)
- Caryn Czapran, director of sales, Rodelle Inc.
- Haley Harvey, consumable private brands category manager, Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
- Laura Smith, senior category strategy manager, The Kroger Co.
- Andrew Spiker, director of private brands procurement, Hy-Vee Inc.
- Natalie Tabisz, senior category manager, Topco Associates
Lifetime Achievement
- Robert Baker, SVP of sales, Olam Food Ingredients
- Steve Corsun, founder, Premier Brands of America
- John Farris, chairman, American Home Foods
- Keith Hardy, national and key account manager, AJM Packaging Corp.
- Russell Kidd, former director of product development (retired), Circle K Stores
- Anthony Schelich, senior partner and president, Marketing Concepts Group
- Brad Studer, senior director of our brands, The Kroger Co.
- Andrea Zweig Wagner, director of private brands for brand management and design, Ahold Delhaize USA
PLMA is a nonprofit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. The association represents more than 5,200 member companies worldwide with executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam.
PLMA produces the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and the World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam. The organization also created Store Brands Month, a consumer awareness campaign focused on the quality, value and innovation of store brand products.
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