The not-for-profit Specialty Food Association (SFA) has welcomed four new directors to its governing board for the 2024/25 term. The new Board of Directors and Officers were announced at SFA's Annual Member Meeting, where the Association's members voted on and approved the appointments.
New Directors for 2024/25 Term:
- Elizabeth Hemphill-Burns from BrainJuice
- Loralie Holly from Texas Tamale Co./Brazos Legends
- Sarah Masoni (re-elected) from Oregon State University Food Innovation Center
- James Ren from Thrive Market
- Rodd Willis from Dot Foods, Inc.
Each of these Directors will serve a three-year term through June 2027.
SFA's Sr. Vice President, Member Development, Phil Robinson commented, "Each year, SFA members shape the future of the Association by voting on the slate of Board members. We are grateful to all the volunteer leaders who will guide SFA's strategic plan and steer the organization towards continued success. The diversity of our Board reflects the dynamic specialty food industry that we serve."
Officers for 2024/25:
- Board Chair: Nona Lim from Nona Lim
- Vice Chair: Pierre Abushacra from Firehook Bakery
- Treasurer: Dwight Richmond from Town & Country Markets
- Secretary: Sarah Wallace from The Good Bean
- Immediate Past Chair: Jon Pruden from TASTE Family of Businesses
The article goes on to list the Board members continuing to serve in 2024/25 and the committees they are part of. In addition to the Board of Directors, more than 30 SFA members were appointed to serve on SFA councils and committees for the 2024/25 term. For more information, visit specialtyfood.com.
About the Specialty Food Association:
Founded in 1952, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) is the not-for-profit trade association of the $207-billion specialty food industry. Representing over 3,600 businesses worldwide, SFA champions industry participation and success by developing resources, information, education, and events that celebrate innovation and inclusivity. SFA also owns and operates the Fancy Food Shows, the sofi™ Awards, the e-newsletter SFA News Daily, and more. Connect with SFA on social media platforms for the latest updates and news.