• Episode 4 BEMA Committee Involvement

    Join Kelly and Emily as they discuss what to expect at NEXUS 2023 including Spark sessions, education sessions, and opportunities for corporate meetings.

  • This year, the BEMA team celebrated the holiday season by creating a homemade international baked good.

  • CEO Insights Connections Matter

    Connections matter. No matter who you are or what you do, seeking out connection with those around you is a key piece of the human experience.

  • Episode 4 From Finance To Filling A Conversation With Kevin Sandefur of Hostess Brands

    A discussion with Kerwin Brown and Kevin Sandefur, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Engineering of Hostess Brands, about his path into the baking industry.

  • What to Expect at NEXUS 2023

    Join Kelly and Emily as they discuss what to expect at NEXUS 2023 including Spark sessions, education sessions, and opportunities for corporate meetings.

  • Jason Stricker Friendships, Opportunities and Legacy

    Writing this blog, these words about a dear friend, is hard but also healing. Each quarter BEMA focuses on a content theme, and while I would certainly move away from that theme in a situation as sad, unexpected and personal as losing Jason, I don’t want or need to.

  • Thought Leadership Creating an Encouraging Workplace

    Drawing inspiration from the TV show Ted Lasso, this article explores how fostering accountability, team unity, kindness, and empowerment can create a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and leads to improved morale and productivity.

  • NEXUS 2023 Keynote Speaker - JJ Birden

    As a former NFL wide receiver, JJ knows what it takes to reach the highest level of performance and have the capacity to maintain it. Read about NEXUS 2023 Keynote Speaker, JJ Birden.

  • From Chemistry to Brand Building

    A discussion with Kerwin Brown and Wendi Ebbing, Vice President of Marketing at Bundy Baking Solutions, about her path into the baking industry.

  • Convention 2023 Reflection A Lifetime of Service

    The act of volunteering attracts individuals who have a mission to give back and their commitment reflects on the strength of an organization. By offering a place to get involved and make a difference, volunteering can become the heart of a service organization.