July 14, 2026 – The American Bakers Association (ABA) today announced Chris Greiner as Vice President of Membership & Growth, further strengthening the association's commitment to delivering an exceptional member experience while advancing the strategic priorities of the commercial baking industry.
As part of its Strategic Plan, ABA continues to invest in the people, programs, and resources that maximize value for its membership and position the baking industry for long-term success. Greiner's appointment reflects ABA’s ongoing commitment to delivering a premium member experience, cultivating meaningful business connections, and providing high-impact programs and services to support members’ businesses.
"Delivering an exceptional experience for our members is at the heart of ABA's Higher Level Impact strategic goal," said Eric Dell, President and CEO of the American Bakers Association. "Chris brings a proven track record of building strong relationships, developing innovative membership strategies, and creating lasting value for organizations. His leadership will help us elevate how we serve our members through a personalized experience that best serves their businesses while continuing to strengthen ABA as the leading voice for the commercial baking industry."
Chris brings extensive association leadership experience to ABA, having spent nearly five years with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), where he led initiatives focused on business development, membership growth and commercial strategy. During his tenure, he helped launch new membership models, led commercialization efforts for complex legal and policy campaigns as well as member products, and worked closely with industry leaders to develop data-driven solutions that supported business growth across the wholesale distribution industry.
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About the American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest and most established trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 350 baker and allied member companies, representing thousands of commercial baking manufacturing locations across the nation.
Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace. In 2025, ABA earned the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification, underscoring its commitment to delivering on the Higher Level Impact strategic objective by fostering a strong internal culture that drives excellence for the commercial baking industry.
