The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-headquartered National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) in the United States has announced new officers and board of directors members for the 2026-27 term, with Shannon Gilreath (pictured above), Rich Products Corporation’s senior vice president for consumer brands, assuming the chairperson’s role.
“NFRA is entering an exciting period of opportunity for our categories,” said Gilreath. “I look forward to working alongside our board and membership to build on the association’s momentum, strengthen industry partnerships, and support initiatives that help drive growth and long-term success.”
Other officers who will serve as directors during 2026-27 term include: Chair-Elect Derek DeMuth of Ajinomoto Foods North America; Secretary Scott Evans of Associated Wholesale Grocers; Treasurer Lindsey Hickey of Simek’s; Vice Chair, Frozen Jorge Silva of The Campbell’s Company; and Vice Chair Refrigerated Kevin Herd of Danone North America.
Newly elected to serve on NFRA’s board of directors are: Richard Akins of Alliance Sales & Marketing; Luisiana Almonte of The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Hayley Berkshire of Mars Snacking; Kimberly Dale of Giant Eagle; Brian Dicken of Save A Lot; Richard Dudley of Conagra Brands; Kristin Goetz of Northeast Shared Services; Ria Gray of UNFI; Melanie Jones of Schwan’s Consumer Brands; Cammy Kromer of Tropicana Brands Group; Cathy Magistrelli of Wakefern Food Corporation: Jason Milburn of Kroger Company; Jason Ramsey of Merchants Distributors Inc.; Ron Schwenn of Albertsons Companies; and
Joe Squires of Land O’Lakes Foods.
