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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:

Advocacy
SNAC represents member interests in Washington, DC, amplifying the industry’s voice to policymakers and regulators.
Education
SNAC offers education at no additional cost beyond membership dues to help members stay on the leading edge of key technical and regulatory developments as well as industry and consumer trends.
Networking
SNAC facilitates connection opportunities across all industry stakeholders through annual events such as the Executive Leadership Forum and SNAXPO, 1:1 counseling to connect companies to information and service providers, and a robust set of committees that guide the association’s activities.
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SNAC International Executive Committee

Elizabeth Avery

President & CEO

703-836-4500 ext. 204

eavery@snacintl.org

Martin Hahn

SNAC Legal Counsel

Partner

Hogan Lovells, LLC

Ramiro Fernandez

Treasurer

CFO & Senior Vice President, Finance

Herr Foods, Inc.

Leanne Oliver

Secretary

Senior Vice President General Counsel

Frito-Lay North America

Greg Pearson

2nd Vice Chairman

CEO

Pretzels, Inc.

Mike Harper

1st Vice Chairman

Vice President, Finance & CFO

Rudolph Foods Company, Inc.

Dan Sifer

Past Chairman

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain/Contract Manufacturing

Herr Foods, Inc.

Fritz Kohmann

Past Chairman

CFO

Shearer’s Foods LLC

Rob Sarlls

Chairman

President & CEO

Wyandot, Inc.

SNAC International Directors at Large

Jeff Almond

Industry Manager

Snack Food Packaging

Heat & Control

Trace Benson

CFO

Old Dutch Foods

Joan Cetera

Senior Vice President, Communications

Frito-Lay North America

Shane Chambers

CEO

Truco Enterprises

Barry Fulmer

Director of Purchasing

Keystone Food Products, Inc.

Phil Gusmano

Vice President, Purchasing

Better Made Snack Foods, Inc.

Bernard Kreilmann

President & CEO

Eagle Family Foods, LLC

Burke Raine

Vice President & General Manager, Snacks

Conagra Brands

Michelle Reardon

Vice President, Communications

Campbell Snacks Division

Campbell Soup Company

Megan Reamer

Co-Founder & CEO

Jackson’s Honest

Associate Executive Council

Jeff Almond

Industry Manager

Snack Food Packaging

Heat & Control

SNAC International Staff & Directory

Elizabeth Avery

Elizabeth Avery

President & CEO

703-836-4500 ext. 204

eavery@snacintl.org

David Walsh

David Walsh

Vice President, Membership & Communications

703-836-4500 ext. 213

dwalsh@snacintl.org

Paul Downey

Paul Downey

Director, Finance & Administration

703-836-4500 ext. 208

pdowney@snacintl.org

Jessica Hixson

Jessica Hixson

Director, Government Affairs

703-836-4500 ext. 205

jhixson@snacintl.org

Abby Valentino

Abby Valentino

Director, Industry Affairs

703-836-4500 ext. 201

avalentino@snacintl.org

Colleen Farley

Colleen Farley

Manager, Member Engagement

703-836-4500 ext. 203

cfarley@snacintl.org

Lauren Galida

Lauren Galida

Communications Associate

703-836-4500 ext. 210

lgalida@snacintl.org

Christina Briones

Christina Briones

Meetings and Events Associate

703-836-4500 ext. 206

cbriones@snacintl.org

Committees

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

Circle of Honor

SNAC International is the leading international trade association of the global snack industry, representing snack producers and suppliers. “SNAC” stands for snacking, nutrition, and convenience–three key elements research shows to reflect the habits of today’s consumers. Founded in 1937, SNAC has over 400 member companies worldwide. 

On April 1 at SNAXPO19, SNAC International announced the 2019 winner:
Terry Groff, former Owner and CEO of Reading Bakery Systems.

Past Winners

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“SNAC serves as a one-stop-shop for education, networking resources and regulatory advocacy — we've had tremendous success benefitting from the association's efforts.”

Rob Sarlls
President & CEO, Wyandot Snacks

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