On Aug. 1, I succeeded Amy Vodraska as publisher of Dairy Foods, a publication I have long admired in my decade at parent company BNP Media. I also knew her predecessor, the late Tom Imbordino. Tom was an early friend and mentor to me at the company, and he is missed. I’m grateful that his legacy endures via the Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship established by the Food Processing Suppliers Association Dairy Council.
Throughout my years at BNP Media, I’ve worked on the content side of the business, overseeing editorial on multiple publications in our food, beverage, and packaging divisions. This work has encompassed titles dedicated to snacks and baked goods, candy and confectionery products, meat and poultry, cannabis foods and beverages, food safety, private label, processing and packaging equipment, and more. Regardless of the specific publication, these titles all share a common goal of addressing market dynamics and opportunities for growth across the food industry for our customers. Add in my experience at previous publishing companies following agriculture, food ingredients, foodservice, and retail product R&D, and a 360-degree view of the food industry emerges.