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About

At a Glance

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.

As the only snack-centric trade association, SNAC creates connections and opportunities and fosters collaboration across all industry stakeholders. SNAC International achieves this through three pillars:
SNAC International Executive Committee

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.

SNAC International Directors at Large

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

Associate Executive Council

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

SNAC International Staff & Directory
Christine Cochran

President & CEOSNAC International 703-836-4500 ext. 207ccochran@snacintl.org

Abby Valentino

Director, Industry Affairs

703-836-4500 ext. 201

avalentino@snacintl.org

Matthew Grill

Vice President, Advocacy

703-836-4500 ext. 203

mgrill@snacintl.org

Christina Briones

Account Executive and Events Advisor

703-836-4500 ext. 206

cbriones@snacintl.org

Lauren Sokoll

Manager, Meetings and Events

703-836-4500 ext. 208

lsokoll@snacintl.org

William Laumann

Operations and Finance Coordinator

703-836-4500 ext. 205

wlaumann@snacintl.org

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Committees
SNAXPO Planning
Executive Leadership Forum
Membership
Potato Technology
Government Affairs
Nutrition Working Group
WinS (Women In Snacks) Steering Committee
Circle of Honor

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. 

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