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As Bama’s Chief Executive Officer, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful”. Paula assumed responsibility as CEO of the Bama Companies in 1984, which now includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough, Beijing Bama and Bama Europa. Under her leadership Bama has expanded to provide a wide variety of frozen desserts and baked goods to fast food chains and casual and family dining restaurants. Paula received her Bachelor of Science in business from Oklahoma City University (OCU) in 1982, and her PhD in commercial science, also from OCU, in 1993. Paula is the author of four books, the most recent was co-authored with New York Times bestselling author Jim Stovall. The Executive Entrepreneur is an important conversation starter about how all business people must embrace both entrepreneurship and management to succeed.

David McLain is a Chief Executive Officer at CJ Foods Inc.

Liam Mcclennon is a CEO at Kettle Cuisine and is based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He has experience at Rannoch Food Group Ltd and Hazlewood Foods PLC and has worked as CEO USA at Greencore and Chief Executive Officer at Greencore USA - CPG Partners LLC. Liam attended The Wharton School.

Steven Naccarato leads, transforms and scales food & beverage and nutraceutical companies. With over 25 years of industry experience, Naccarato’s expertise lies in new product development, international supply chain management, and building strong manufacturing teams. As a seasoned operations executive, he has successfully launched 400+ new products including private label brands for top North American retailers and has secured several multi-national contracts with major food brands (Coca Cola Foods, Quaker Oats). Naccarato’s deep knowledge in food manufacturing has led him to an active role as President of Saskatchewan Food Processors Association and a Director of Saskatchewan Food Centre. Currently, Naccarato serves as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer for Nutiva, where he pioneered the development and US launch of organic virgin coconut oil as a successful mass consumer product in 2002. Prior to Nutiva, he was Co-founder/COO of SasCoPack and GM of $60M beverage bottling company. SPECIALITIES General Management / F&B Manufacturing / Sales / Operations / Innovation / Supply Chain management PRODUCT CATEGORIES Oils / Seeds / Nutraceuticals / Food / Beverages NATIONAL BRANDS Nutiva / Ocean Spray / Minute Maid / Fruitopia / Nestea / Powerade / Gatorade / Tetley Tea / PRIVATE LABEL BRANDS Costco’s Kirkland Signature / Wholefoods 365 / Safeway Select / GNC / President Choice / Vitamin Shoppe / Vitacost / Swanson / 7-Eleven / Natures Way / Jarrow / NBTY Brands / Our Compliments

Tom McCurry is a CEO - Partner at Cains Foods and Managing Director - COO at Cains Foods and is based in Dallas, Texas. He has worked as National Sales Manager at Sosland Publishing; Vice President at Manildra Group USA; and Vice President at Jenco, Inc.. Tom studied at University of Kansas between 1986 and 2016.

Etienne Patout is a Chief Executive Officer at Theo Chocolate and Board Member at Goodwill Industries International. He has worked as Chief Marketing Officer at Pharmavite and VP & Manager:Wholesome Snacks at KELLOGG CO.