BEMA

A Lifetime of Service – Dennis Gunnell

May 12, 2025 BEMA (Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds)

Dennis Gunnell is known for rolling up his sleeves and getting to work. His entry into the industry came after turning down a programmer role at the not-yet public Microsoft for an inside sales role at Formost Fuji. He knew that sitting at a terminal writing code would not be for him. During his bakery visits, he saw first-hand the importance of noticing where help and support might be needed and how to build the necessary contacts to strengthen relationships and reputations over time. …

BEMA Announces ASCEND 2024 Scholarship Recipients

October 23, 2024 BEMA

Individuals receiving the ASCEND award were chosen during the September Association & Outreach Engagement Committee meeting. Nominations came from leadership peers within each company who are invested in the nominee’s professional career growth in the baking industry. …

CEO Insights: BEMA Convention 2024 Reflection

August 2, 2024 BEMA

“The BEMA team works to design Convention to be beneficial for everyone. We start the week a mix of first-timers, middle-timers, and old-timers. This year’s convention we were able to collectively experience our inspirational keynote speaker, Alex Weber, and insightful baking industry panels where the content was powerful.” …

BEMA Continues Successful Partnership With Arizona State University for Convention 2024

May 24, 2024 BEMA 

BEMA is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with Arizona State University for the Workforce Edition 2024. Now in its third year of partnership programming scheduled along with the BEMA Convention, The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, home of the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, will be delivering three data-driven sessions targeting current focus topics in advanced manufacturing. …

ALEX WEBER HEADLINES BEMA CONVENTION 2024

March 25, 2024 Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA)

“We are very excited to welcome Alex to BEMA Convention 2024,” said Kerwin Brown, President/CEO, BEMA. “Alex’s focus on achieving results and living an inspired life will resonate with Convention attendees. Hearing the path to his impressive accomplishments, including the challenges along the way, will provide the right mix of entertainment and inspiration to set the stage for a memorable BEMA Convention.” …