Washington, DC - [September 12, 2024] - Taking another significant step in its commitment to addressing the workforce challenges facing the commercial baking industry, the American Bakers Association (ABA) announced Thomas Bailey as the new Director of Government Relations.
Thomas brings a wealth of experience to ABA from his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on a diverse array of domestic policy issues, including education and labor. His expertise in addressing Department of Labor regulations and leading policy development for the House Committee on Education and Workforce will be invaluable as ABA intensifies its efforts to amplify the baking industry’s workforce concerns with policymakers.
With his experience collaborating with Members of Congress and their staff to build bipartisan support for the successful passage of priority bills and amendments, Thomas will play a key role in advancing ABA’s strategic initiative to position the baking industry as the Destination Workplace.
“Thomas’s deep legislative experience and strategic insight will greatly enhance our government relations efforts, particularly as we focus on making the baking industry a top destination for talent,” said Rasma Zvaners, ABA Vice President of Government Relations. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and look forward to his partnership with the industry’s human relations professionals to drive ABA’s ‘Destination Workplace’ initiative forward.”
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About the American Bakers Association
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most established, and diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 350 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.
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.
