Jeff Dearduff, Director of U.S. Bakeries, East Balt. Inc. Chicago, IL • In the baking industry for 28 years. Responsible for all areas of manufacturing including Maintenance & Engineering, Plant Operations, Sanitation, Safety, Environmental Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. • Recognized by the American Society of Baking as a "Certified Bakery Engineer" and was the first recipient of the "Making a Difference: award from the McDonalds Corporation supply chain. • Committee member with the American Bakers Association in Washington DC sitting on the Energy and Environmental Health, as well as Safety committee. • On the Board of directors with BISSC, the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee • Many time participant in AIB learning events and seminars and a member of the AIB Educational Advisory Committee. • Contributing Editor for Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery magazine • Married with 6 children, retired race car driver, golfer, and enjoy travel.