Sean Leighton has 20-plus years of experience in the food and beverage industry, and is Cargill's global VP of food safety, quality and regulatory.

Regina Bynote Jones succeeds Cam Findlay as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

Jason Baumwoll will report to Terry Yakes, director of sales for the company's industrial ingredients division.

James Jones, as deputy commissioner, will guide HFP in areas such as food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products.

John Boggs will lead sales and execute sales strategies in Chicago and surrounding areas.

The honors include the new Workplace of the Year award, co-sponsored by Dairy Processing.

Reed’s Dairy president Alan Reed joined the IMPA Hall of Fame.

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will succeed Miguel Patricio.

Mariah MacKenzie joined the organization to manage content throughout various platforms and products.

Dan Serna is chief financial officer, Spencer McDonald senior VP of sales, and Derek Zwegust VP of supply chain and logistics.