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Eric Dell

President and CEO
Eric is the baking industry’s chief advocate and spokesperson, bringing his decades of experience, knowledge of policy, and meaningful relationships to promote and protect the interests of businesses in the baking sector.
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Eric Dell American Bakers CEO

Eric Dell joined ABA as President and CEO in January 2023. He leads the trade group’s sweeping mission of promoting and growing the baking industry in partnership with its 300+ Members. Eric joins ABA from the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) as the organization’s Executive Vice President. During his ten-year tenure, Eric built a best-in-class advocacy program, forged new industry partnerships, revitalized the industry trade show, and invigorated high-performing teams.

A veteran of Capitol Hill, serving two stints as Chief of Staff and Counsel to Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Eric also was a practicing attorney and law clerk to the late South Carolina Circuit Judge Marc Westbrook. Mr. Dell is a South Carolina native with a degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University – Carey School of Business.

ERIC’S EXPERTISE, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Industry Spokesperson
  • Executive Committee and Board of Directors (President)
  • ABA Strategic Plan

Baking Industry Groups:

  • International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) Committee

Food Industry Groups:

  • Food & Beverage Issue Alliance

 

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

  • American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Member
  • South Carolina Business Council, Board of Directors
  • Association of Government Relations Professionals Board of Directors (December 2014- April 2016)
  • RAMS Chief of Staff Organization, Washington, DC, Member
  • The University of South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Council, Member
  • Chief of Staff Alumni Association, Washington, DC, Member
  • Knights of Columbus, Former Treasurer, Member

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Glazed donut

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