PLMA announces board of directors, executive committee
The 2026 slate includes personnel from Monarca Snacks, Shearer's Foods, and more.
Chairperson Mark Cheney, First Vice Chairperson Anthony Biggers, and Second Vice Chairperson Lauren McNamara
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has announced its 2026 board of directors and executive committee, led by newly elected Chairperson Mark Cheney of Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.
Cheney will serve a one-year term as chairperson. Joining him on the executive committee are:
- First vice chairperson: Anthony Biggers, Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
- Second vice chairperson: Lauren McNamara, SunOpta Inc.
In addition, PLMA announced new and continuing members of its board of directors including:
Board of directors (2026–2027 term)
- Sarah York, Huhtamaki Inc.
Board of directors (2026–2029 term)
- Derek Dafoe, Sofidel America Corp.
- Brian Mangan, Refresco Beverages
- Otto Nudding, Monarca Snacks
- Jennifer Rozzelle, FedUp Foods P.B.C.
- Joe Super, Shearer's Foods, LLC
The newly elected slate was presented by PLMA’s nominating committee, John Galioto of Trinidad Benham Corporation and Alissa Lodahl of Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. during PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 15–17 in Bentonville, AR.
“Our new chairperson and this accomplished group of board members bring a depth of industry experience that will continue to advance PLMA’s mission of strengthening connections and collaboration while driving resilience, innovation, development, growth, and excellence across the private label industry,” says Peggy Davies, PLMA president.
Related: PLMA announces dates for 2026 Private Label Trade Show
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