| George E. Deese |
George E. Deese is an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. He previously served as Chairman of the American Bakers Association, Vice Chairman of Quality Bakers of America, Inc., and Director of Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc. From 1981 to 1997, he was the President-Baked Products Group at Flowers Industries, Inc. He also held positions as a Member-leadership Council at The Mayo Clinic (Old), Trustee at Georgia Research Alliance, Inc., and President of Atlanta Baking Co. From 1983 to 2002, he was the President & Chief Operating Officer of Flowers Bakeries LLC. |
| R. Steve Kinsey |
R. Steve Kinsey is currently a Director at Tasty Baking Co. since 2011 and the Chief Financial & Accounting Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. since 1989. He is also a Member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Previously, he worked as a Tax Director at Flowers Industries, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Mr. Kinsey completed his undergraduate degree at Florida State University. |
| Amos Ryals McMullian |
Amos Ryals McMullian is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. He is also a Director at Consumer Brands Association, a Member at State Bar of Georgia, a Trustee at Florida TaxWatch, and a Trustee at Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Mr. McMullian has an education background from Florida State University, where he completed his undergraduate degree, graduate degree, and MBA. |
| Terry S. Thomas |
Terry S. Thomas is currently an Independent Director at McCormick & Co., Inc., a Director at Food Marketplace, Inc., and the Chief Growth Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. He previously worked as a Vice President at PepsiCo, Inc., the Chief Customer Officer & Executive Vice President at Unilever United States, Inc., and an Advisor at Winona Capital Management LLC. Mr. Thomas completed his undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. |
| Stephanie B. Tillman |
Ms. Stephanie B. Tillman is a Chairman at TC Bancshares, Inc., a Vice President & Co-Owner at Litespot Enterprises, LLC, a Member at State Bar of Georgia and a Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel at Flowers Foods, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at Partnership For Inclusive Innovation. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, a graduate degree from the University of Georgia, a graduate degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and an MBA from Thomas University. |
| Robert L. Benton |
Robert L. Benton is currently the Executive Vice President-Network Optimization at Flowers Foods, Inc. He previously held positions as Chairman at The American Institute of Baking and American Society of Baking. He also worked as a Regional Controller at Flowers Bakeries LLC. Mr. Benton completed his undergraduate degree at the University of West Georgia. |
| Cindy Cox |
Cindy Cox is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. Prior to this, she worked as the Vice President-Human Resources at Carrier Corp. She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Purdue University and her graduate degree at the University of Connecticut. |
| Tom Winters |
Tom Winters is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. Previously, he worked as the Senior Vice President-Supply Chain at PepsiCo, Inc. He completed his undergraduate degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. |
| Mark Chaffin |
Mark Chaffin is the founder of Avanade, Inc., Florida Technology Partners LLP. He is currently the Chief Information Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. His former positions include Chief Information Officer at SGS International LLC from 2015 to 2019, Chief Information Officer at Acosta, Inc., and Partner at Fortium Partners LP from 2019 to 2020. He received his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville University. |
| Heeth Varnedoe |
Heeth Varnedoe is currently the President & Chief Operating Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. He has been in this position since 2023. Mr. Varnedoe completed his undergraduate degree at Presbyterian College. |
| David M. Roach |
David M. Roach is currently the Chief Strategic Project Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. He is also a Member at the American Bakers Association. Previously, he worked as a Director at Quality Bakers of America, Inc. Mr. Roach completed his undergraduate degree at Georgia Southwestern State University. |
| Melvin T. Stith |
Melvin T. Stith is currently an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc., a Director at Palmetto Hospital Trust, a Director at PHT Services Ltd., a Director at Crouse Health System, Inc., and a Professor & Dean at The Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He previously served as an Independent Director at Aflac, Inc. from 2012 to 2022 and at Synovus Financial Corp. from 1998 to 2019. He also held various director positions at United Telephone Company of Florida, Rexall Sundown, Inc., Correctional Services LLC, Keebler Co., JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Graduate Management Admission Council, Tallahassee State Bank, Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc., Jim Moran Foundation, and Youth Automotive Training Center. Additionally, he was a Professor at Florida State University and served as the President of Norfolk State University from 2018 to 2019. He holds an MBA and a doctorate from Syracuse University, as well as an undergraduate degree from Norfolk State University. |
| Rhonda O. Gass |
Rhonda O. Gass is currently an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc., W.P. Carey, Inc., and a Member of the Technology Business Management Council Ltd. She also serves as the Chief Information Officer & Vice President at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Rhonda's former positions include being a Trustee at the Connecticut Science Center and the VP-Information Technology Strategy & Technology at Dell Corp. She holds undergraduate and MBA degrees from the University of South Carolina. |
| William Jameson McFadden |
William Jameson McFadden is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at Capital Management Associates, Inc. (New York) and the CEO, Managing Member & Senior Portfolio Manager at Wellington Shields Capital Management LLC. He is also an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and a Managing Member at Wellington Shields & Co. LLC. McFadden completed his undergraduate degree at Loyola Marymount University in 2004 and holds an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business. |
| Thomas Caldecott Chubb |
Thomas Caldecott Chubb is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Oxford Industries, Inc. He is also an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. Additionally, he holds positions as a Director at Boy Scouts of America, The Woodruff Arts Center, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, American Apparel & Footwear Association, and Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Ben Sherman (Manufacturing) Ltd. Mr. Chubb obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his graduate degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. |
| C. Martin Wood |
C. Martin Wood is an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and a Trustee at Archbold Medical Center, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Inc., and Archbold Foundation. He previously worked as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Flowers Industries, Inc. from 1975 to 2001 and as the Managing Partner at Wood Associates, Inc. |
| James T. Spear |
James T. Spear is an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and a Director at The Trinity Forum. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Wheaton College (Illinois). Previously, he held positions as a Director at Trust Co. of Illinois, Vice President-Finance at Keebler Foods Co., and Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Central DuPage Hospital Association from 2006 to 2011 and as the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at CDH-Delnor Health System from 2006 to 2012. Mr. Spear holds an MBA from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree from Miami University. |
| Margaret G. Lewis |
Ms. Margaret G. Lewis is an Independent Director at W.P. Carey, Inc., an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and an Independent Director at W.P. Carey, Inc. (Real Estate). She is on the Board of Directors at W.P. Carey, Inc., Flowers Foods, Inc., W.P. Carey, Inc. (Real Estate) and Averett University. Ms. Lewis was previously employed as an Independent Director by The Smithfield Packing Co., a Chief Executive & Operating Officer by CJW Medical Center, a President by Capital Division, Inc., and a President-Capital Division by HCA Holdings, Inc. She also served on the board at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Science Museum of Virginia and Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. She received her undergraduate degree from Medical College of Virginia, an undergraduate degree from John Tyler Community College and an MBA from Averett University. |
| Joanne D. Smith |
Joanne D. Smith is currently an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and a Director at Delta Air Lines Foundation. She previously served as the Chief People Officer & Executive Vice President at Delta Air Lines, Inc. and as a Trustee at Agnes Scott College. Before her current positions, she worked as a Director at Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta, Inc. and as Co-Secretary at Qantas Airways Ltd. She also held positions as Principal at Travelbyus.com Ltd., Vice President-Marketing at DHL Airways, Inc. (Illinois), and President at Song LLC. Ms. Smith completed her undergraduate degree at California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) in 1982. |
| Edward J. Casey |
Edward J. Casey is currently the Executive Chairman at J&J Maintenance, Inc. and an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. He is also a Director at Talen Energy Holdings, Inc., Professional Services Council, and Tyto Athene LLC. Previously, Mr. Casey served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Serco Services, Inc. and Serco, Inc. He was also the President & Chief Executive Officer at NP Energy, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer-North America at Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC. Additionally, he held positions as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Serco, Inc., the Group Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director at Serco Group Plc, and the Group President & Chief Financial Officer at LG&E Energy Corp. He was also the President & Chief Operating Officer at Tenneco Energy Resources Corp.Mr. Casey has a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College. |
| Brigitte H. King |
Brigitte H. King is an Independent Director at Flowers Foods, Inc. and the Global Chief Digital Officer at Colgate-Palmolive Co. She completed her undergraduate degree at Clark University. |
