Get Involved – Join a PMCA Committee
Are you wondering what opportunities there are for you, as a member, to be involved in the broad scope of PMCA’s activities? Review the options below and contact us for more information.
Mission:
- Develop and deliver high-value (quality and cost) learning experiences to the confectionery and related industries globally.
- Promote cooperative relationships with other academic and industrial groups for efficiency and higher quality.
- Through learning experiences, cover the science related to the specific topic as well as practical, hands-on opportunities.
- Consistently strive to meet the needs of the industry and improve value related to all learning experiences offered.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Peter Jamieson, SPI Pharma
Emanuele Cavaglia, Lindt & Sprüngli USA
Michael Coy, Wolfgang Confectioners
Brian Donaghy, Tomric Systems
Susie Donnelly, Mars Wrigley
Zachary Freed, Blommer Chocolate Company
Ryan Harting, Borton-Lawson Engineering, Inc.
Mark Heim, R. Mark Heim Confectionery Consulting
Randy Hofberger, R&D Candy Consultants
Brad McGlaughlin, Wolfgang Confectioners
Christian Modesto, Borton-Lawson Engineering, Inc.
Charles Quinto, Blommer Chocolate Company
Joe Sofia, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Company
Dongming Tang, ADM
Rosemary Trout, Center for Hospitality & Sports Management, Drexel University
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK
Kim Yoder, Barry Callebaut
Mission:
- To promote PMCA as an association and PMCA events
- Engage and educate through informational learning website
- Function as a key partner of other committees as it relates to the PMCA web platforms
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Anne Puzak, Mars Wrigley
Amy Allured, MC/Manufacturing Confectioner
Meriel Harwood, Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Peter Jamieson, SPI Pharma
Philippe Levresse, Roquette America
Steve Marcanello, retired Asher’s Chocolates
Antoinette Sankar, Cocoa Research Centre
Adrian Timms, The Pennsylvania State University
Mission:
- Develop the comprehensive plan that guides the long-term operations and activities of the association and its various committees.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections, LLC
Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
David Hess, retired, The Warrell Corporation
Tom Houlihan, Guittard Chocolate Company
Bob Huzinec, The Hershey Company
Steve Marcanello, retired Asher’s Chocolates
Edward Minson, Tate & Lyle
Rose Potts, Blommer Chocolate Company
Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
Ashley Searing, The Hershey Company
Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Company
Adrian Timms, The Pennsylvania State University
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK USA
De Facto Members:
Rebecca Kuehn, Guittard Chocolate Company
Carly Meck, Blommer Chocolate Company
Mark Freeman, Domino Foods
Barry Glazier, Mars Wrigley
Peter Jamieson, SPI Pharma
Anne Puzak, Mars Wrigley
Angie Sanchez, ofi
Ashley Searing, The Hershey Company
Mission:
This committee aims to create and fulfill a long-term marketing growth strategy for PMCA and its activities throughout the global confectionery and snack industries.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Committee Chair: Angie Sanchez, ofi
Social Media Program Leader: Anne Puzak, Mars Wrigley
Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections LLC Sandy Courtney, AAK USA Nick Halliday, PTL Thalia Hohenthal, Guittard Chocolate Company Tom Houlihan, Guittard Chocolate Company Stacey Kidd, Blommer Chocolate Company Balaji Santhanam, The Hershey Company Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Company Adrian Timms, The Pennsylvania State University Kelly Wiens, Shick Esteve Ed Wilson, retired, AAK
Mission:
This committee aims to create and fulfill a long-term membership growth strategy for PMCA to develop awareness and membership throughout the global confectionery and food industries.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Mark Freeman, Domino Foods
Tom Elsinghorst, Tomric Systems, Inc.
Elizabeth Hagerman, The Hershey Company
Tom Houlihan, Guittard Chocolate Company
Bob Huzinec, The Hershey Company
Laura Muller, AAK
Lindsay Preisinger, Shick Esteve
Joni Stern, Stern Ingredients, Inc.
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK USA
Mission: To encourage engagement of industry professionals and new industry members, to foster learning, camaraderie, and career growth in the confectionery industry.
Vision: The New Confectioners Welcome Committee exists to provide an open forum for new member companies and new industry professionals to develop collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with other industry professionals and legacy supporters of PMCA, who are part of the confectionery industry.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Ashley Searing, The Hershey Company
Christie Brown, Barry Callebaut
Colleen Dommel, The Hershey Company
Elizabeth Hagerman, The Hershey Company
Andrew Hintlian, Varick Enterprises
Joleah McComb, The Hershey Company
Joe Sofia, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
Kimberly Stangl, The Hershey Company
Mission:
- Ensure the adequate number of board directors and committee chairs are as written in the association bylaws.
Chair: Barry Glazier, Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections, LLC
Steve Marcanello, retired Asher’s Chocolates
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK USA
Mission:
- Produce a high-quality annual production conference for the industry and maintain this event’s status as the signature event for the association and one of the premier technical conferences for the industry.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Tom Houlihan, Guittard Chocolate Company
Vice Chair: Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Program Chair: Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections, LLC
Program Co-Chair:
Amy Allured, MC/Manufacturing Confectioner
Kristine Bender, Blommer Chocolate Company
Serena Bitzer, The Hershey Company
Sean Burns, Sollich NA
Chelsey Castrodale, Clasen Quality Chocolate
Colleen Dommel, The Hershey Company
Diane Douglas, Concord Foods, Inc.
Tracey Duffey, ofi
Binu Eapen, AAK USA
Zachary Freed, Blommer Chocolate Company
Pam Gesford, The Hershey Company
Elizabeth Hagerman, The Hershey Company
Sarah Houle, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Bob Huzinec, retired The Hershey Company
Christina Jenkins, Barry Callebaut
Steve Marcanello, retired Asher’s Chocolates
Ed Minson, Tate & Lyle
Reg Ohlson, retired, Mars Inc.
Rose Potts, Blommer Chocolate Company
Angie Sanchez, ofi
Gail Schippman, retired, MC/Manufacturing Confectioner
Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut USA
Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Company
Abdoulaye Traore, ofi
Advisors – Special Projects
Steve Genzoli, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Shawn Houser-Fedor, The Hershey Company
Mission:
- Facilitate, promote and direct scientific research fundamental to the confectionery manufacturing issues of PMCA members.
- In so doing, liaise with other PMCA committees, other associations and suppliers on research needs and transfer learning to the general membership.
- Through the promotion of graduate research, encourage academic institutions to maintain a flow of high-quality research and talent to benefit the confectionery industry.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
Allison Brown, The Hershey Company
Amy DeJong, Mars Wrigley
Jenna Derhammer, Blommer Chocolate Company
Philippe Levresse, Roquette America
Silvana Martini, Utah State University
Paige Palmieri, Ferrara Candy Company
Nigel Sanders, Smart Confectionery Solutions
Craig Savage, Firmenich, Inc.
Ed Seguine, Seguine Cacao Cocoa & Chocolate Advisors
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK USA
Mission:
- Reach out to students of food science and technology to demonstrate how important the industry is.
- Invite students to attend PMCA’s annual production conference.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Carly Meck, Blommer Chocolate Company
Heather Arentz, The Hershey Company
Monica Caparosa, Ferrero
Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections, LLC
Kristina Cross, Barry Callebaut
Lindsey Doring, Clasen Quality Chocolate
Mark Freeman, Domino Foods
Bob Huzinec, retired The Hershey Company
Steve Marcanello, retired Asher’s Chocolates
Jamie Matthews, Beneo, Inc.
Patrick Reed, Clasen Quality Chocolate
Angie Sanchez, ofi
Laura Santo, Blommer Chocolate Company
Eric Shinsato, Ingredion Incorporated
Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
Jenna Schowalter, Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Ashley Searing, The Hershey Company
Gabriel Shook, Mars Wrigley
Nico Tomaselli, Lindt & Sprüngli
Mission:
This committee’s mission is to create and fulfill a long-term growth strategy for PMCA and its activities throughout the region.
To join this committee please email info@pmca.com
Chair: Rebecca Kuehn, Guittard Chocolate Company
Elizabeth Clair, Barry Callebaut
Thalia Hohenthal, Guittard Chocolate Company
Bret Horace, Palmer Holland
Sarah Houle, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Christina Jenkins, Barry Callebaut
Tom LeClair, Jerome & Horner
Laura Muller, AAK USA
Charles Quinto, Blommer Chocolate Company
Laura Santo, Blommer Chocolate Company
Silvana Martini, Utah State University
Tom Welsch, AAK USA
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK, USA