WBA Board of Directors – Committees and Responsibilities

If you are a WBA Member and are interested in serving on one of the committees listed below, please contact jessica@wibakers.com.

Education

Chairperson: Tony Nieto

Committee Members: Ken Heil and Tony Nieto

• Promote baking education for the industry
• Outreach to high school and college baking/pastry arts programs (Timeframe – ongoing)
  
  

Events 

Chairperson: Jennifer Bukouricz

Committee Members: Jennifer Bukouricz, Joey Carioti, Shane Griesbach, Samantha Kristiansen

• Work with staff to plan, execute, and promote events and programs for WBA Members including but not limited to Bakers Forums, Midwest Foodservice Expo, WBA Family Day at Wisconsin State Fair, and Cake Decorating Competitions
  

Subcommittee: Legislative and Public Relations

• Monitors ongoing legislation related to the baking industry
  
• Attends government hearings on important issues
  

Membership and Benefits

Chairperson: Samantha Kristiansen

Committee Members: Samantha Kristiansen and Jennifer Bukouricz

• Promote Wisconsin Bakers Association to new members
  
• Work with staff on recruitment and retention of members
  
• Increase membership through personal outreach to local bakeries/cake shops
  
• Review and recommend member benefits
  

Subcommittee: Board Development (Nominating)

• Helps identify and recruit new members for the Board of Directors
  
• Preserves the quality of the Board of Directors
  
• Helps orient new members to the Board
  
• Annual Board self-evaluations / exit process
  

Budget and Finance

Chairperson: Shane Griesbach

Committee Members: Shane Griesbach, Joey Carioti, and Tony Nieto

• Supports the development of the annual budget
  
• Supports the development of a long-term strategic plan and the overall financial health of the organization
  

Subcommittee: Fundraising

• Review fundraising activity and make recommendation for improvements
  
• Work with Budget and Finance Committee to determine fundraising goals
  
• Work with staff to plan and execute fundraising events
  

OCP Management Committee

Chairperson(s):   Joey Carioti 

Committee Members:  Joey Carioti

• Oversees management of the Original Cream Puff operation
• Meet with Co-Directors as needed to establish budget and expectations, annual recap of operation, and conduct performance reviews
• Attend Wisconsin State Fair
• Attend reconciliation meeting
• Review and make recommendations for equipment and major expenses to the WBA Board
• Establish positive relationship with Wisconsin State Fair staff