NFRA Elected New 2024 Officers and Directors

For Immediate Release

Kate Landis
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 23, 2024) – The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) elected its Association Officers and Members of the Board of Directors for 2024-2025 at its Annual Board of Directors meeting on October 5, 2024.

Tracy Aquila, Vice President, Merchandising, Southeastern Grocers, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board. Aquila has served on the Board of Directors since 2019 and served as Chair-Elect from 2023-2024. Aquila is also a member of the Honorable Order of Golden Penguins.

Tracy Aquila commented on her new role, saying, “I am honored to serve as Chair of the Board for NFRA at a time when consumers are seeking convenience, quality, and value. As we navigate the evolving landscape of our industry, I look forward to working with our talented board and members to drive innovation and sustainable growth. Together, we’re well-positioned to lead the frozen and refrigerated foods industry into its next chapter of success.”

Other officers announced at the meeting were: Bill Kynast, Chobani Global Holdings, Chairman-Elect; Lindsey Hickey, Simek’s, Treasurer; Shannon Gilreath, Rich’s Consumer Brands, Secretary; Tony Battaglia, Lactalis American Group, Vice Chairman – Refrigerated and Scott Evans, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), Vice Chairman – Frozen.

Newly elected to the Board of Directors were: Yuliya Day, Kraft Heinz Company; Tom DiPuccio, Acosta Sales & Marketing; Joe Karl, General Mills; David Rosen, Coca-Cola North America; Angela Rosenquist, InnovAsian Cuisine; Jorge Silva, Campbell’s Distinctive Brands and Chris Wilkerson, The Pictsweet Company.

Re-elected to the Board of Directors was Todd Bostian, Lowes Foods LLC, who begins his second term. A full list of 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Advisory Directors and Council Members can be found here.

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About National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)

NFRA is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. NFRA sponsors national promotions ReDiscover Dairy & Frozen (January), March Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month and Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties (June/July); and provides consumer information such as food safety guidelines, meal preparation tips, recipes and sweepstakes opportunities through its Easy Home Meals consumer website and social media properties. To learn more, visit nfraweb.org.