SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2023 | DALLAS, TEXAS
WHAT IS THE NEXTGENBAKER LEADERSHIP FORUM?
ABA’s NextGenBaker program is dedicated to developing the industry’s rising leaders. The NextGenBaker community ranges in all positions from Managers and Directors to Vice Presidents and Senior VPs, within all departments of baker and supplier companies. The Leadership Forum brings this community together annually to enhance their skillsets in the NextGenBaker core pillars of professional development, public policy engagement, relationship building, and industry trends education.
The 2023 NextGenBaker Leadership Forum consists of two half days of specialized programming, guest speakers, and networking – Tuesday, September 26th, 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Wednesday, September 27th, 8:30am to 12:30pm. NEXUS attendees can participate in the Leadership Forum by adding this ticketed event during the NEXUS registration process. The NextGenBaker Leadership Forum is a $300 add-on to the general NEXUS registration and attendance will be limited to ensure a high-value experience for the NextGenBaker audience.
NEXTGENBAKER SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Tuesday, September 26 | Leading in the Landscape of Today with Senior Industry Leaders Panel
Hear from senior industry executives as they share how to successfully lead teams, attract new talent and the leadership lessons they have learned along the way.
NEXTGENBAKER PANELISTS
Bill Quigg
President, Richmond Baking
Chimene Ross
President and CCO, Killer Brownie
Clay Miller
President, Burford Corp.
Dan Dye
CEO, Ardent Mills
Tony Martin
President, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe
NEXTGENBAKER MODERATORS
Lili Economakis
Division Vice President, Customer Development, Foodservice Non-Commercial, Aspire Bakeries
NextGenBaker Co-Chair
Bradley Cain
President, Cain Food Industries
NextGenBaker Co-Chair
NEXTGENBAKER SPEAKERS
Tuesday, September 26 | Leading Change – Creating United and Sustainable Growth
Speaker: Tyra Bremer, Executive Consultant and Coach, Stewart Leadership
Wednesday, September 27 | Who is the Consumer of the Future?
Speaker: Melissa Altobelli, SVP Client Insights in Circana’s Dairy and Bakery Vertical
Wednesday, September 27 | QuickTake – Turning Trends into Innovation
Speaker: Joanie Spencer, Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Baking and Craft to Crumb
Tyra Bremer
Executive Consultant & Coach for Stewart Leadership
Tyra Bremer, a seasoned human resources and business development executive, excels in crafting client-centric human capital solutions. A visionary thought leader, Tyra fosters connections across all organizational levels, partnering with clients to enhance leaders, teams, and organizational performance. Formerly an executive at a private equity-backed firm and Robert Half, she ventured into talent solutions consulting. With 20+ years of dynamic facilitation and public speaking experience, Tyra engages diverse audiences and serves as a facilitator for the Association for Talent Development. Notably, she earned rapid promotion to the first-ever female VP role, orchestrated impactful conferences, and designed a Leadership Academy benefiting 500+ managers.
Melissa Altobelli
SVP Client Insights in Circana’s Dairy and Bakery Vertical
Melissa Altobelli is SVP Client Insights in Circana’s Dairy and Bakery Vertical with 25 years of CPG experience. Her expertise includes developing high performance teams, delivering actionable insights, and partnering with clients on key growth initiatives. She has many years of experience specifically working with Bakery manufacturers bringing thought leadership and innovative solutions. She also regularly participates in Bakery industry webinars and publications.
Joanie Spencer
Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Baking and Craft to Crumb
Since 2008, Joanie Spencer has covered the retail and wholesale sides of the baking industry. Serving on the boards of associations such as BEMA and the American Society of Baking, Joanie is also in demand as an industry presenter on bakery operations and trends. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Rockhurst University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. When she’s not running, traveling or playing soccer, Joanie spends her time with her husband and 13-year-old son.
Specialties include strategic planning, project management, internal/external communication, long-form feature articles, web copy, brochure copy, press releases, copy editing, client relations, event planning, public speaking, podcasts, on-camera interviews and tradeshow coverage.
