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EXECUTIVE TEAM
President Phil Kafarakis
Treasurer and Senior Vice President,
Finance & Strategy Irene Math
Vice President, Technology & Innovation Ric Camacho
Vice President, Human Resources Lisa Gauchey
Vice President, Engagement & Events Bill Lynch
Vice President, Strategic Alliances Leo Squatrito
Vice President, Philanthropy,
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Co-Chairwomen Trish Pohanka, Brandstorm Inc./Natierra
Becky Renfro Borbolla, Renfro Foods Inc.
Vice Chairman Charlie Apt, Sarabeth's Kitchen
Board Financial Officer Lori King, Stonewall Kitchen
Secretary Susan Eriksen, Char Crust, Inc.
Julie Busha, Nicole Foods/Slawsa
Case Fischer, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc.
Jill Giacomini Basch, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery
Beth Haley, DPI
Mark Kroencke, KeHE Distributors LLC
Nona Lim, Nona Lim
Emilio Mignucci, Di Bruno Bros.
Jon Pruden, TASTE
Lee Zalben, Peanut Butter & Co.
champagne
and my once-a-
year persimmon
pudding
?
What food do
you most enjoy
during holiday
celebrations?
fresh
shrimp
cocktail
the
crispy skin on
roasted pork
