Paving RCA's Future Success: The Board of Directors


Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight to advance the mission of the association. We are deeply grateful for their time, expertise, and commitment to serving our members and strengthening our organization. Their dedication helps ensure RCA's long-term success and continued impact.

Officers

Gregg Brickman

Gregg Brickman

President

Senior Director of Menu Innovation | Zaxby's

Anna Cheely

Anna Cheely

Vice President

Chef and Lead Scientist | Kalsec, Inc.

Casey Schallert

Casey Schallert

Secretary

Vice President of Culinary | Midas Foods

Howard Cantor

Howard Cantor

Treasurer

Corporate Executive Chef | Fuchs North America

Jeff Crace

Jeff Crace

Immediate Past President

Chief Executive Officer | California Garlic Company


Directors

Thomas Gervasi

Thomas Gervasi, CRC

Director of Culinary Product Development | Blount Fine Foods

Adam Howell

Adam Howell

Sales Manager | SupHerb Farms

Sam Kressler

Sam Kressler

Founder and Principal | Stir Innovation

Nicole Linke

Nicole Linke, CRC

Product Development and Innovation Manager | The Suter Company Inc.

Mickey Miller

Mickey Miller

Food Scientist - Product Developer | Bush Brothers & Co.

Chris Posner

Chris Posner, CEC

Director of Culinary, R&D | Mama's Creations

Michael Silver

Michael Silver, CRC, CCS

CEO | Chef's Village

Mark Slutzky

Mark Slutzky

Director of Culinary | McCain Foods North America

Angel Tekriwal

Angel Tekriwal

Beverage Development Specialist | Botrista Technology Inc.

Bradley Walker

Bradley Walker, CRC

Corporate Executive Chef | Novus Foods

Wil Wilbur

Wil Wilbur

Senior Research Chef | IFF


Board Members at Large

Catherine Proper

Catherine Proper, CEC, CRC

Advisor to the Board

VP Research & Development FSQA | Kevin's Natural Foods

Rich Hamerschlag

Rich Hamerschlag

Board Member-At-Large

President/Managing Partner | Accurate Ingredients