The NCSA (National Confectionery Sales Association) has appointed two industry leaders to its board of directors. Steve Casey, Melville Candy Co., and Stacey Rutherford, Burdette Beckmann Inc (BBI), bring their extensive experience to enhance the NCSA's leadership and will sit on the board for three-year terms. Additionally, the NCSA board of directors has selected its 2025 Executive Leadership Team: Chairman Shelly Clarey, President Byard Ebling, Vice President and returning board member Audra Vogler, Ex-Officio Chairman Joe Melville, Secretary Mary Beth Lane, and Treasurer Michael Sitarz.
“I’m honored to assume the role of president of the NCSA board of directors,” says Ebling. “The NCSA is a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing the confectionery industry and celebrating its trailblazers through the Candy Hall of Fame and the Kettle Awards. I’m grateful to the board for entrusting me with this responsibility.”