The hire will oversee operational strategy, production standards, marketing, and team development, while helping guide the company into its next century of business.
At the org's request, he has agreed to continue in his role to the end of this year to ensure continuity during a critical delivery phase for the cocoa sector.
The awardee is being honored for her outstanding leadership and dedication to elevating the confectionery industry's voice in policy discussions at every level of government.
The brand's American Heritage Chocolate aims to support research and educational programming at historic sites, museums, and educational institutions across the country.