Amy’s Kitchen names new global president, and other executive changes
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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C. Thomas Wojno was appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president of innovation and member advancement, responsible for identifying and implementing innovative strategies to enhance IDFA services, expand its diverse membership and develop new opportunities for growth. Prior to joining IDFA, Wojno served as vice president of member value and strategy for the National Restaurant Association, where he built a data-driven membership organization focused on member experience and sales development. Wojno also transformed the association's member business model, creating a seamless "Join One, Join All" approach to membership, leveraging the NRA's network of 50-state affiliates to serve and support the entire industry. Under his leadership, NRA's grew new membership 300% and increased retention from 83% to 94%. Wojno also served as vice president of resource development for America's Promise, and held leadership roles within multiple initiatives at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Wojno began his career in business development at Bloomberg LP.
Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI), Charlotte, N.C.
Brian Neuwirth, president of UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., was elected to serve as vice president of the board of directors, beginning Jan. 1, 2018.