Monday, June 23 / 4PM - 5PM ET

Knead to Know: Policy & Regulatory Updates for the Baking Industry 
Presented in partnership with the American Bakers Association 

Join us for a timely and informative free webinar presented in partnership with the American Bakers Association (ABA), exploring the latest regulatory and legislative developments impacting the baking industry under the new administration. 

ABA’s Campbell Genn and Thomas Bailey will share key insights and updates on a range of pressing issues, including: 

• Tariffs and their potential impact on essential baking commodities and equipment 

• Key tax and trade policy developments affecting bakers 

• Workforce regulations and compliance considerations 

• Immigration policy updates affecting hiring and retention 

• Emerging changes in nutrition policy 

This session is designed for bakery owners, operators, and managers who want to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting policy landscape. Bring your questions—there will be time for Q&A at the end of the session. 

Speakers: 

Campbell Genn, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Bakers Association 

Campbell is ABA’ Senior Director of Government Relations. She works to advocate for the commercial baking sector before members of congress and regulatory officials, emphasizing the industry’s role in nutrition, food security, and economic growth.  

Prior to joining ABA, Campbell served as Senior Director of Nutrition at The Sugar Association, where she focused on ensuring nutrition and labeling policies were grounded in strong science and advocating for the multi-faceted role sugar plays in nutrient-dense foods and an overall balanced diet.  

Prior to that, Campbell served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, directly advising on USDA's 16 nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, School Meals, and WIC, as well as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. She also played an integral role in advising the Secretary on Food Safety Inspection Services (FSIS) topics, such as meat supply chain concerns during the COVID-pandemic. Campbell brings four years of experience working in the Secretary's office, where she gained invaluable experience on key food and agriculture issues, expertise in regulatory processes, and familiarity with Executive branch dynamics.  

Thomas Bailey, Director, Government Relations, American Bakers Association

Thomas Bailey is the Director of Government Affairs at the American Bakers Association (ABA), where he leads the association’s federal advocacy on workforce, tax, trade, and immigration policy. With extensive experience in legislative strategy and regulatory affairs, Thomas plays a key role in advancing pro-growth policies that support commercial bakers and their supply chain partners nationwide. 

Prior to joining ABA, Thomas served in senior roles in the U.S. House of Representatives, including as a Legislative Director for a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. In that role, he developed and advanced policy initiatives across a range of domestic issues, with a focus on labor, education, and regulatory oversight. 

At ABA, Thomas is the lead advocate on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies, working to ensure that bakers’ voices are heard on critical policy issues, from preserving key tax provisions and expanding market access to securing a stable and skilled workforce through sound immigration reform.