April 20, 2026 (New York, NY) — The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Committee, led by newly elected Chairperson Mark Cheney of Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.
Cheney will serve a one-year term as Chairperson. Joining him on the Executive Committee are:
- First Vice Chairperson: Anthony Biggers, Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
- Second Vice Chairperson: Lauren McNamara, SunOpta Inc.
In addition, PLMA announced new and continuing members of its Board of Directors including:
Board of Directors (2026–2027 Term)
- Sarah York, Huhtamaki Inc.
Board of Directors (2026–2029 Term)
- Derek Dafoe, Sofidel America Corp.
- Brian Mangan, Refresco Beverages
- Otto Nudding, Monarca Snacks
- Jennifer Rozzelle, FedUp Foods P.B.C.
- Joe Super, Shearer’s Foods, LLC
The newly elected slate was presented by PLMA’s Nominating Committee, John Galioto of Trinidad Benham Corporation and Alissa Lodahl of Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. during PLMA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, April 15-17 in Bentonville, AR.
“Our new Chairperson and this accomplished group of Board members bring a depth of industry experience that will continue to advance PLMA’s mission of strengthening connections and collaboration while driving resilience, innovation, development, growth, and excellence across the private label industry,” said Peggy Davies, PLMA President.
About PLMA
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is a non-profit trade organization founded in 1979 to promote the store brands industry. With executive offices in New York and International Council offices in Amsterdam, PLMA represents more than 5,200 member companies worldwide. In addition to the Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago and World of Private Label International Trade Show in Amsterdam, PLMA provides annual conferences, executive education and professional development opportunities. An advocate for the industry, PLMA created Store Brands Month, a national consumer awareness initiative bringing together retailers, wholesalers, and private label suppliers to elevate the visibility of store brand products across every category in both brick-and-mortar and online retail platforms among shoppers nationwide. For more information, visit plma.com, plmainternational.com.
