PLMA has announced changes to its leadership and the appointment of a new chair of the board of directors.
Doug Bausch, the VP of sales and marketing at LNK International, was elected as PLMA’s chair of its board of directors at PLMA’s 2022 Annual Meeting on April 7.
“We are pleased to welcome Doug as chair of the board of directors,” said PLMA president Peggy Davies. “The association and the entire store brand industry will greatly benefit from his experience, expertise and insights.”
Bausch joined the board in 2017 and has served in various capacities, most recently as first vice chair. He succeeds Clay Dockery, who led the association for two years and now serves as ex-officio.
PLMA also announced new members to the board. Joining Bausch on the executive committee are Kelly McGolrick, VP of private label sales development at Lassonde Pappas who was named first vice chair; and Kristal Sevcik, VP of business development at AmeriQual Group, as second vice chair. Sevcik rejoins the Board after completing a three-year term in March 2020.
In addition to Sevcik, other Board members appointed include Jeanine Antiporek, senior director, sales (West), Refresco North America; Anthony Biggers, VP of private label sales, Simmons Pet Food; Julia Buchanan - VP, marketing & communications, Niagara Bottling; Tyler Cook - SVP of sales, Shearer's Snacks ; Daniel David, EVP of operations, Global Tissue Group, Inc., and Lauren McNamara, VP and assistant general manager, Plant-Based Food & Beverage, SunOpta.
All were appointed to three-years terms, except Daniel David, who fills an unfilled term for one year.
Broker and supplier representatives were also named to the board for the 2022-2025 term. They include Anthony Schelich of Marketing Concepts Group as broker representative and Mark Cohen, senior director, marketing, FoodChain ID as supplier representative to the PLMA board.
More information on these appointments and the Annual Meeting can be found by visiting www.plma.com.