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Driving Industry Impact Together

BEMA’s standing committees bring members together to shape the programs, resources, and connections that strengthen our industry. These groups serve as collaborative hubs where ideas are shared, initiatives take root, and members can make a meaningful impact on the direction of the association.

Opportunities To Lead And Contribute

Serving on a committee is a hands-on way to get involved, build relationships, and contribute your expertise to the broader baking community. Whether guiding education, events, or member engagement, committee volunteers help ensure BEMA delivers real value while creating stronger bonds across the industry.

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BEMA Committee Details

Term Goals:

  • Identify and recruit 40 bakers to Convention.
  • Identify new bakers/baking companies to represent 30% of total bakers.
  • Develop a content or programming element focused on King’s Hawaiian.
  • Research and select keynote speaker.
  • Host a pre-Convention baker welcome webinar and contribute to a member welcome webinar.

Chair persons: Brandon Woods, Audrey St. Onge, Sergio Caballero

Staff Liaison: Emily Bowers

Term Goals:

  • Create and track a membership prospect list with committee member assignments. (policy 20)
  • Identify member companies at-risk. Track and assign each to a committee member. (policy 20)
  • Formulate and recommend membership policy as needed. (policy 20)
  • Design and execute three strategies/assets to communicate the value of a BEMA membership; for example: commercial spots, General Membership meeting, EOY asset, member-attendee webinar.

Chair persons: Joanie Spencer, Mike LaValle, Blake Day

Staff Liaison: Wes Luczak

Term Goals:

  • Plan, recruit and execute refreshed quarterly regional dinners for 2026.
  • Plan, recruit and execute BEMA member engagements at PMMI, InterPack, ASB and IDDBA.
  • Develop a detailed plan to grow the BEMA Intel program that includes membership and baker participation tracking metrics.

Chair persons: Craig Souser, Eric Cruse, Todd Oelschlager

Staff Liaison: Wes Luczak