2019 NAFD
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​OFFICERS

The NAFD is governed by a Board of Directors, Executive Officers, a President and Standing Committees.

The Chairman of the Board is elected by the Board of Directors on a bi-annual basis. Executive Officers are elected by the membership and serve two-year terms. Distributor Directors are elected to serve a three-year term. Standing Committees are charged with providing the membership with industry insight.

NAFD Board Members, Executive Officers and Standing Committees are all volunteers, serving the needs of the NAFD membership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ​

Terms expire 2023
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Steve Tardella - Oak Park, IL

OFFICERS 
President - Nicholas DePalma – North Bergen, NJ
1st Vice President -  Ashley Koerner - New Orleans, LA
2nd Vice President - Eric Metzendorf - Jackson, MI
Secretary/Treasurer - R. David Scruggs, Jr. - Little Rock, AR


IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS 
Erin M. Ruhl - Hanover, MD (exp. 2021)
Philip Zilka - Belle Vernon, PA (exp. 2023)
Steve Tardella - Chicago, IL (exp. 2025)

ADVISOR TO THE BOARD
Robert M. Olender -  Royal Oak, MI
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ALLIED REPRESENTATIVE 
John Johansen - Saddle Brook, NJ (exp. 2022)


MILLER REPRESENTATIVE
​Sheena Dau - Elkhorn, NE 
​(exp. 2024)
ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS 

Matthew Brehm - Yonkers, NY 
Duane Bruinsma - Crete, IL
Anthony J. Fodera - Corona, NY
James Gallagher, Jr. - Reading, PA
Theodore (Ted) Heim, Jr. - Deer Park, NY 
​Kevin Johnson - San Antonio, TX
Pamella Palmer - Kingston, Jamaica
Erin M. Ruhl - Hanover, MD
​John D. Traynor - Hamilton, ON, Canada 
​Rich Wise - Greenville, WI

2021 - 2022 STANDING COMMITTEES


Executive
Steve Tardella, Nicholas DePalma, Ashley Koerner, Eric Metzendorf, David Scruggs, Jr.

Nominating
Steve Tardella, Philip Zilka, Jr., Erin Ruhl

Finance & Audit
Matthew Brehm

Membership & Publicity
Eric Metzendorf, Sheena Dau, Karen Horton, John Johansen, John Traynor, Rich Wise

Government Regulations & Trade Practices
James Gallagher, Jr.

Constitution & By-Laws
Matthew Brehm, Robert A. Olender & Theodore Heim, Jr. 

OTHER COMMITTEES 
Material Handling
Rich Wise & Alan Gardner 

Liaison to NAW
Eric Metzendorf & Theodore Heim, Jr. 

Trade Journals
Troy Ashby


Convention Site
Nicholas DePalma, Ashley Koerner, Eric Metzendorf, David Scruggs, Jr. & Steve Tardella

Technology
Ashley Koerner & Matthew Brehm

Education 
Jeremy Heim
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​Historical
​Theodore Heim, Jr. & Theodore Heim, Sr. 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INFORMATION
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The NAFD is a 104 year old organization made up of bakery product distributors and suppliers from throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. 
  • The NAFD
    • Membership
    • Board & Committees
    • Honorees
    • Milestones
  • Convention
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events Photos
  • Sponsors
  • Contact