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
FAVORITE BAKED GOOD
Glazed donut
