Founded in 1937, SNAC International (formerly Snack Food Association) is the leading international trade association for the snack industry representing over 400 companies worldwide, including suppliers, marketers and manufacturers. Upon its three pillars of education, advocacy, and networking, SNAC is committed to connecting the snack industry to create growth and opportunity.
Phil GusmanoChairmanVice President of PurchasingBetter Made Snack Foods
Tim Bateman1st Vice ChairmanPresidentCalbee America, Inc.
Thomas Koppelmann2nd Vice ChairmanVice President of SalesG&S Foods
Julie CalefTreasurerChief Financial Officer Old Dutch Foods
Adrienne A. MosleySecretarySenior Vice President & General Counsel PepsiCo Foods North America
Chad McDonaldAssociate Executive Council PresidentSenior Vice President, Sales Bryce Corporation
Martin HahnSNAC General CounselPartnerHogan Lovells, LLC
Christine CochranPresident & CEOSNAC International703-836-4500 ext. 207ccochran@snacintl.org
Justin SpannuthPast ChairmanVP and Chief Operations OfficerUnique Snacks
Mike HarperPast ChairmanVice President, Finance & CFORudolph Foods Company, Inc.
Mike CantoreAEC 1st Vice PresidentChief Operating OfficerCarolina Ingredients
Dulcinea FreymoyerAEC 2nd Vice PresidentVice President, MarketingReading Bakery Systems
Stephanie AanensonDirector of Special ProjectsOld Dutch Foods
Jeff AlmondAEC Past PresidentIndustry Manager – Snack Food SystemsHeat and Control
Andre M. BouquetAEC SecretaryRegional Sales ManagerPackaging Corporation of America
Kevin BrickVP Regulatory & Community AffairsUtz Brands, Inc.
Mark BroganSenior Director, MarketingPrintpack
Angel FloresSenior Vice President MarketingWise Foods
Troy GundenPresidentHerr Food, Inc.
Mukesh KasargodeVice President, R&DPepsiCo Foods North America
Megan KoehlerVP of CommunicationsCampbell’s Snacks
Chris ReadChief Procurement OfficerShearer’s Foods
Megan ReamerCo-Founder & CEOJackson’s Honest
Erik SwordBrand Director, Salty SnacksConagra Brands
Jesus VelazquezPresident of Commercial, US Monarca Authentic Snacks
Chad McDonaldPresidentDirector at LargeSenior Vice President, SalesBryce Corporation
Mike Cantore1st Vice PresidentDirector at LargeChief Operating OfficerCarolina Ingredients
Dulcinea Freymoyer2nd Vice PresidentDirector at LargeVice President, MarketingReading Bakery Systems
Andre M. BouquetSecretaryDirector at LargeRegional Sales ManagerPackaging Corporation of America
Mark BroganDirector at LargeSenior Director, MarketingPrintpack
Joe CurcioNortheast Regional Sales ManagerBluePrint Automation
John KaufmannVice PresidentKerry, Inc.
Alec PrattoFinance ExecutiveFOCKE & CO
Mukul ShuklaVice PresidentTNA North America
Jeff AlmondAEC Past PresidentIndustry Manager – Snack Food SystemsHeat and Control
In March 1994, SNAC International began the Circle of Honor Award program to recognize the achievements of snack food executives who have been leaders in their companies and the association.
On March 31, 2025, at SNAXPO25 in Orlando, FL, Andy and Tony Caridis of Heat and Control were awarded the Circle of Honor.
