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Bud’s Best Cookies, Birmingham, AL, promoted Al Cason from vice-president of sales and marketing to president. He succeeds Bud Cason, the company’s founder, who will continue on as chairman and CEO. King’s Hawaiian, Torrance, CA, promoted Stan Shaffer to vice-president of baking. For the past six years, Mr. Shaffer served as vice-president of manufacturing. Irene Chang Britt will become president of the Pepperidge Farm business unit of Campbell Soup Co., Camden, NJ, in July after current president Pat Callaghan retires.

NutraCea, Scottsdale, AZ, named David Hutchinson senior vice-president of operations and Robert Smith senior vicepresident of business development. Ross Industries, Midland, VA, appointed Dave Favret worldwide product manager for the company’s line of tray sealers.
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TNA Europe Ltd., Birmingham, UK, promoted David Townsend to group projects manager.

IN MEMORIAM
James (Jim) S. Herr, founder of Herr Foods, Inc., Nottingham, PA, died April 5. He was 88 Herr years old. Mr. Herr started his snack food business in 1946 with the help of his then fiancée and future wife, Miriam. The business grew from a small potato chip manufacturing operation to a full-line snacks producer. Today, Herr’s products may be found in most states and in numerous foreign countries. Mr. Herr retired from his role as chairman of Herr Foods when his eldest son, J.M. Herr, assumed that role in 2005. Until his passing, Mr. Herr continued to serve on the board of directors. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Miriam Hershey Herr, three sons, two daughters, 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Donald (Don) Ray Ivey, sales manager at Burford Corp. and past president of BEMA, died April 8. He was 73 years old. Mr. Ivey began his career at Burford in 1965, where he worked in nearly every position within the company, including his most recent role as sales manager. He managed the company’s office in Windsor, UK, from 1972 to 1975 and traveled the world selling and installing Burford equipment. He was president of BEMA in 1994-95 and a member of the American Society of Baking. Last December, Mr. Ivey received the Lifetime Achievement Award from BEMA, the highest award presented to its members.

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Frank LeCourt joined Turnbull Bakeries of Louisiana, New Orleans, Callaghan LA, as director of sales. The company put together a new production management team consisting of co-managers Jim McCoin and Roger Browning. Katy Turnbull was appointed director of administration and sales support. AIB International, Manhattan, KS, named Stephanie Lopez vice-president of food safety education following Bill Pursley’s retirement from the position. Barry Callebaut, Chicago, IL, named Michael Regan West Coast sales manager for the industrial food manufacturing division. Banner-Day, Saginaw, MI, hired Brian Lewis as a project engineer. Bunge Ltd., White Plains, NY, named Tommy Jensen CEO of Bunge Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He was previously COO of Bunge EMEA. Butter Buds Food Ingredients, Racine, WI, hired Jean Schieffer as quality assurance director.

Stellar, Jacksonville, FL, hired seven new employees. Danny Bazemore brings 35 years of experience to his position as reBazemore gional accounts and sales manager for refrigeration services. Bassem Khoury will serve as electrical engineer, food and beverage facility services. The Khoury company hired Brian Kirley as a mechanical engineer for refrigeration services. Erin Metcalf will work as a project engineer in food and beverage facilRosasco ity services. Otto Rosasco will tap into his 20 years of experience in his role as project manager, refrigeration services. Bhaumik Tandel will work as an Tandel electrical engineer, Stellar Energy. The company also hired Roger Womack as a quality assurance engineer, refrigeration services. Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP hired Kent Magill to its office in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Magill previously served as executive viceMagill president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Hostess Brands, Inc. As chief legal counsel, he was a member of the executive management team and a business adviser. In his new position, Mr. Magill will practice in the areas of corporate governance, securities, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and legal compliance.

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