WASHINGTON, D.C. Anchor of Fox News Sunday and contributor to Fox News Channel’s America’s Election HQ coverage, Chris Wallace will deliver the keynote speech at the 2014 ATBI Leadership Breakfast on March 17 during the American Bakers Association Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. Wallace, a leading authority on presidential history, will present “Profiles in Washington Leadership,” beginning with illustrations of some of the most impactful presidents in U.S. history – from George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt to Harry Truman and George Bush.
“With decades of experience interviewing our country’s leaders and his extensive knowledge of presidential history, Chris Wallace will give ABA Convention attendees a unique glimpse into Washington leadership,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. “Chris’ presentation will be compelling and educational as it helps us to better understand our current and future leaders.”
Drawing on this historical background, Wallace will discuss the future of the U.S. presidency and his insights on how a divided Congress will impact legislation in 2014 and beyond. He will also provide ABA Convention attendees with an early forecast of the 2014 midterm election, including a look at the Republican and Democratic leaders who will shape the 2016 Presidential contest.
Wallace recently won the Paul White Award for lifetime achievement from the Radio Television Digital News Association. Over his career, he has won every major broadcast news award for his reporting, including three Emmy Awards, the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton and the Peabody Award. Before joining Fox News, Wallace worked at ABC News for 14 years where he served as the Chief Correspondent for Primetime Thursday and as a substitute host for Nightline. Prior to joining ABC News, he was with NBC News where he served as the chief White House correspondent from 1982-1989. While at NBC, Wallace covered the 1980, 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns as well as the Democratic and Republican conventions in those years. He anchored Meet the Press from 1987-1988, making him the only person to have hosted two Sunday talk shows.
The 2014 ABA Convention is the premier annual gathering of the industry’s top leaders — bakers, retailers, suppliers and partner organizations. Bringing together hundreds of these individuals, the 2014 Convention will focus on how innovation is shaping the industry’s future and how the industry is evolving in response. Registration is now open! More information may be found at www.americanbakers.org.
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association