Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inducted at PLMA Conference
The Private Label Hall of Fame induction ceremony last week at the PLMA 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference honored the Class of 2025, which consists of nine men and women who were honored in one of three categories:
Private Brand Champion:
- Thomas Becker, who most recently served as Director of Proprietary Brands, Circle K
- John Yannuzzi, Vice President of Corporate Brands, Powermax USA
- Carolyn Boege, Private Brands Category Development Manager, Ahold Delhaize USA
Private Brand Innovator:
- Jeannine Buscher, Co-Founder and EVP of Innovation, FedUp Foods
- Michelle Helena Denk, Director, Retail Division, Affinity Group
Lifetime Achievement:
- Judy Albazi, President/CEO, Chase Products Co.
- Juan De Paoli, who most recently served as Vice President of Our Brands, The Kroger Co.
- Ross Purdy, Vice President, Center Store Operations, K-VA-T Food Stores
- Robert Snyder, former CEO, Sinco (Retired)
“Our nine-member Class of 2025 represents the best-of-the-best thought leaders and changemakers,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “Their commitment and dedication to private label is an inspiration to all.”
Presented by PLMA and Store Brands, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize those who have made significant contributions in their own organizations, as well as those who have set standards of excellence and accomplishment throughout the industry.
Profiles on all inductees will be featured on Store Brands and posted in the Hall of Fame section of PLMA.