Join a Committee
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
If you are interested in serving on a committee, please email the appropriate staff contact. Committees comprise a limited number of participants and require approval by the committee chairperson. Terms of service are normally three years. Each committee usually meets at least once a year.
EXECUTIVE BOARD & BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sets policy and direction for all NCA objectives, programs and activities following the Association’s mission and strategic plan. All committees report to these governing bodies.
Contact: Larry Graham
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Promotes free and open communication among the Board of Trustees, the independent auditors, and the management of the NCA. Is responsible for the preparation, objectivity, and integrity of NCA’s financial statements and related information.
Contact: Tracy Thompson
BROKER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Partners with the brokerage community to assist the confectionery industry in the furthering of sales and merchandising programs in all retail outlets.
Contact: Larry Wilson
CHOCOLATE COUNCIL BOARD
Ensures a coordinated voice between U.S. chocolate users and manufacturers to focus on unique issues related to chocolate and cocoa.
Contact: Larry Graham
CHOCOLATE PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
A forum for member companies to assist NCA and the Chocolate Council in developing a communications plan to promote and defend chocolate and cocoa.
Contact: Susan Smith
CHOCOLATE REGULATORY COMMITTEE
Provides oversight and leadership to NCA on regulatory, scientific and policy-oriented issues affecting or potentially affecting chocolate and the cocoa supply chain.
Contact: Laura Shumow
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
An active forum for member companies to help the Association develop integrated communications outreach to members and the industry, opinion leaders, customers/trade and the public.
Contact: Susan Smith
CUSTOMER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Supports trade initiatives and growth for the confectionery industry. Provides leadership to advance and promote confectionery to customers across all channels. Initiatives include research opportunities to maximize sales, provide insights on consumer shopping behavior and share leading business practices to support industry development.
Contact: Larry Wilson
FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATORY FORUM
Communicates key regulations to small- and medium-sized members using interactive, web-based resources to discuss challenges facing the confectionery industry.
Contact: Zara Khaleeli
GLOBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Assesses and proposes initiatives, recommends budget for efforts, monitors execution and ensures communication with NCA and industry stakeholders of international efforts.
Contact: Karen Horan
HEALTH & WELLNESS SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Provides leadership and direction on NCA’s Health Influencers Strategy and on health or nutrition science-based developments that impact candy.
Contact: Laura Shumow
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Develops and follows investment strategy, goals and policies while being a resource as needed for financial decisions.
Contact: Tracy Thompson
PUBLIC POLICY/ADVOCACY STEERING COMMITTEE
Identifies and assists in setting policy strategies on an annual and longer term basis. Provides strategic oversight on regulatory and legislative public policy issues including health/nutrition, advertising, food safety, CSR, labeling, sugar, and trade policy. Advises when separate issue-based task forces are required.
Contact: Alison Bodor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Provides direction, guidance and strategy of NCA’s state legislative advocacy efforts. Coordinates communication efforts with state government officials, key legislative and government staff, third party advocates and other education groups. Improves the relationship with state government officials to enhance understanding of the confectionary industry.
Contact: Liz Clark
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY COMMITTEE
Develops and executes the State of the Industry Conference, providing program recommendations, attendance recruitment and input and direction on all sessions and activities.
Contact: Libby Taylor
SUPPLIER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sets policy and direction for the entire supplier membership category, including dues structure and member benefits, programs, and benefits.
Contact: Libby Taylor
SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO COMMITTEE
Sets policy and direction for the planning of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, including attendance recruitment, expo offering educational and overall programming needs to produce a successful Expo.
Contact: Larry Wilson