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Category Archives: Personality Profiles

Meet the dynamic duo powering McLain’s Bakery

Sharon Reitz and Lisenia Salazar, directory of bakery experience and head baker, respectively, at McLain's Bakery

At McLain’s Bakery, what happens behind the scenes is just as important — if not more so — than what goes in the bakery case.

Posted byLily CotaAugust 8, 2025August 7, 2025Posted inBakeries, Personality ProfilesTags: 2025 mini-mag, baker, Baker profile, bakers, bakery, june, June mini mag, magazine, mclain's, mclain's bakery, mini-mag, mini-mag content, p2w, Q2

Krispy Kreme names Raphael Duvivier as CFO

Krispy Kreme's new CFO Raphael Duvivier

The leadership adjustment supports the company’s pursuit of US and international franchise growth.

Posted byMaddie LambertJuly 4, 2025July 3, 2025Posted inPersonality ProfilesTags: Alison Holder, brand growth, donut franchise, donuts, franchise growth, Jeremiah Ashukian, Krispy Kreme, Raphael Duvivier, retail, retail baking

Cat Cox crowned JBFA Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Cat Cox (Country Bird Bakery, Tulsa, OK), 2025 James Beard Award Winner for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Bake

Cat owns Country Bird Bakery, which is best known for its use of local grains in various sourdough offerings.

Posted byAnnie HollonJune 18, 2025June 25, 2025Posted inPersonality ProfilesTags: baker, bakery, bread, country bird bakery, grains, james beard awards, james beard awards 2025, jbfa, jbfa 2025, sourdough

RBA welcomes Scott Calvert as business strategies manager

Retail Bakers of America logo and Scott Calvert

In this role, he will support the industry association’s strategic efforts to elevate retail bakeries through events such as IBIE.

Posted byAnnie HollonJune 11, 2025June 17, 2025Posted inPersonality Profiles, RBATags: associations, IBIE, ibie 2025, RBA, retail bakers of america, scott calvert

Jessica Landry’s scrappy path to artisan baking

Jessica Landry holding a baguette

As lead baker at Farrell Bread & Bakery in Tulsa, OK, Jessica Landry pushes the needle of possibility for herself and her talented team.

Posted byMaddie LambertMay 5, 2025May 2, 2025Posted inNews/Features, Personality ProfilesTags: artisan baker, At the Bench, Farrell Bread & Bakery, Jessica Landry, OK, passions, retail baking, scrappy, slow bread baking, Tulsa

Baked by Melissa names Sanjay Khetan CFO

Baked by Melissa names Sanjay Khetan CFO

He will work alongside chief growth officer Joy Peabody to scale the business beyond direct to consumer and brick-and-mortar retail.

Posted byMaddie LambertApril 3, 2025April 2, 2025Posted inBakeries, Personality ProfilesTags: baked by melissa, CFO, Joy Peabody, PepsiCo, retail baking, Sanjay Khetan, squishmallows, Tabasco

Erinn Roth bakes a new path forward

Erinn Roth bakes a new path forward

As a Dog Tag Bakery fellowship alumna, Erinn Roth has made her mark with a patisserie and cafe all her own.

Posted byAnnie HollonFebruary 17, 2025February 14, 2025Posted inPersonality ProfilesTags: Dog Tag Bakery, Dog Tag Bakery Fellowship Program, Erinn Roth, Mrs. Jo’s Petite Eats Patisserie & Cafe, Ms. Jo’s Petite Sweets

Rich’s hires Monica Novomisle as chief people officer

Rich Products new hire

Novomisle has 20 years of experience leading business transformation and enhancing employee experience.

Posted byLily CotaJanuary 27, 2025January 24, 2025Posted inBusiness, News/Features, Personality ProfilesTags: appointment, evp, executive, hire, hired, hiring, Rich products, Rich's

How Tim Jones thrives in Neighbor’s Mill’s bakery

Tim Jones at work in the bakery kneading dough.

As head baker for Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe, Tim lets his love for the craft lead him every day.

Posted byMaddie LambertNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024Posted inPersonality ProfilesTags: Baker profile, neighbor's mill, neighbor's mill bakery and cafe, Tim Jones

IDDBA announces structural reorg, promotes Whitney Atkins

Headshot of Whitney Atkins on gradient pink background with IDDBA logo.

In her new role, Atkins will lead growth initiatives and boost member loyalty in addition to implementing IDDBA marketing strategies.

Posted byMaddie LambertSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024Posted inAssociations and Events, Personality ProfilesTags: David Haaf, IDDBA, Whitney Atkins

Boichik Bagels’ Armando Carapia blends tradition and tech

Armando Carapia of Boichik Bagels

When Armando Carapia walked through the doors of Boichik Bagels five years ago, he was simply a baker searching for a good job.

Posted byMari RydingsAugust 26, 2024August 27, 2024Posted inNews/Features, Personality ProfilesTags: bagels, baker, baker feature, bakery, bakery feature, boichik, boichik bagels

Dawn Foods culinary executive inducted into AAC

Melissa Trimmer headshot on gradient yellow background with American Culinary Federation logo in corner.

Melissa Trimmer’s induction recognizes her devotion to the baking industry and distinguished reputation as a culinary innovator.

Posted byMaddie LambertAugust 15, 2024August 14, 2024Posted inPersonality ProfilesTags: AAC, American Academy of Chefs, dawn foods, Melissa Trimmer

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