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: Randy Hofberger, R&D Candy Consultants
Co-Chair: Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
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.
Chair: Thomas Houlihan, Guittard Chocolate 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
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
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 Keys, The Hershey Company
Co-Chair: Elizabeth Hagerman, The Hershey Company
Mission:
- Ensure the adequate number of board directors and committee chairs are as written in the association bylaws.
Chair: Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
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
Lynn Wieland, Spangler Candy Company
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: Jenna Derhammer, Blommer Chocolate Company
Allison Brown, The Hershey Company
Amy DeJong, Mars Wrigley
Jeff Fine, AAK USA
Philippe Levresse, Roquette America
Silvana Martini, Utah State University
Nigel Sanders, Smart Confectionery Solutions
Craig Savage, Firmenich, Inc.
Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
Ed Seguine, Seguine Cacao Cocoa & Chocolate Advisors
Douglas Torp, Barry Callebaut
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
Judy Cooley, Global Confection Connections, LLC
Kristina Cross, Barry Callebaut
Lindsey Doring, Clasen Quality Chocolate
Kayla Finkelstein, Barry Callebaut
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
Eric Shinsato, Ingredion Incorporated
Eric Schmoyer, Barry Callebaut
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
Thalia Hohenthal, Guittard Chocolate Company
Bret Horace, Palmer Holland
Sarah Houle, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Christina Jenkins, Barry Callebaut
Laura Muller, AAK USA
Charles Quinto, Blommer Chocolate Company
Silvana Martini, Utah State University
Ed Wilson, retired, AAK, USA