14 Mar Press Release: Baking Industry Forum (BIF): 2025-2026 Roster Announcement

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2025

Emily Bowers
913/338-1300
ebowers@bema.org

Baking Industry Forum (BIF): 2025-2026 Roster Announcement

Overland Park, KS: Kicking off what is sure to be an impactful year, BEMA is announcing the 2025-2026 members of the Baking Industry Forum (BIF). BIF brings together bakers and suppliers for candid dialogue regarding industry issues and trends, and its members are a well-respected source for information and resource sharing.

In the past, BIF members have contributed insights regarding real-time solutions for subjects such as training and professional development, veteran hiring, preparation for the Food Safety Modernization Act and solutions for evolving safety issues. Most recently, BIF demonstrated the capabilities and opportunities that RealWear technology offer the baking industry.  Members of the forum will participate at BEMA’s June Convention and will meet throughout the year.

2025-2026 BIF members will serve through Convention 2026. Following the successful completion of this term, members are eligible to continue their service on the forum.

2025-2026 Baking Industry Forum Members

Suppliers

• Brandon Brilliant, AMF Bakery Systems, General Manager
• Jon Miller, A M King, Director of Business Development
• Matt Zielsdorf, Middleby Bakery, Global Category Manager – Specialty Bread & Pastry
• Mitch Lindsey, Burford Corp., Senior Sales Account Manager
• Nick Magistrelli, Rademaker USA, Vice President of Sales
• Ron Cardey, St. John’s Packaging, Vice President of Business Development
• Trent Wanamaker, Cain Foods, Sales Vice President

Bakers

• Chad Larson, Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer
• John Mulloy, 151 Foods, Director of Operations
• Justus Larson, US Bakery, Vice President of Operations
• Karl Thorson, General Mills, Global Food Safety and Sanitation Manager
• Mike Porter, New Horizons Baking Company, President & COO
• Richard Ybarra, Publix Super Markets, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

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About Baking Industry Forum (BIF)

The Baking Industry Forum (BIF) is a small group of bakers and suppliers who come together to discuss topics and issues facing the commercial baking industry. BIF provides the industry with a strong resource for ideas and expertise based on research and years of experience.

About BEMA

Founded in 1918, BEMA (Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds), is an international, not-for-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food suppliers. BEMA creates authentic connections that improve its members’ businesses and the industries they serve. Its members utilize the value they gain through BEMA networking and educational events to provide their customers with the most effective, innovative solutions in the baking industry.