Milton’s Craft Bakers Announces Appointments of Michelle Stacy and Ilana Fischer to Board of Directors

CARLSBAD, Calif.— Milton’s Craft Bakers, the better-for-you food brand that offers a range of flavorful, crispy gluten-free crackers, organic crackers, and gourmet crackers, as well as thin and crispy cauliflower crust pizzas, announces the addition of Michelle Stacy and Ilana Fischer to its Board of Directors. Their placement was supported through the company’s involvement with the Women On Boards Project, a non-profit founded to promote and increase the number of executive women serving on the boards of early-stage consumer companies. Additionally, Milton’s Craft Bakers welcomes Ronnie Robinson who will work alongside Stacy and Fischer to accelerate the brand’s growth and notability as one of the nation’s most delicious, better-for-you food companies.

“The addition of Michelle, Ilana and Ronnie to our Board of Directors brings high-quality expertise to the Milton’s team and will certainly contribute to our success in 2023,” said John Reaves, CEO and President at Milton’s Craft Bakers. “All three board members have extensive industry experience and are highly regarded CPG leaders with a keen eye for strategy, growth and innovation. As a result, we are very much looking forward to their fresh perspectives that will undoubtedly add value to Milton’s.”

Stacy is an executive with more than thirty years of success building strong brands such as Gillette, P&G, and Keurig. At Keurig, she transformed the way consumers drink coffee by making Keurig the number one coffeemaker for more than two years consecutively. Stacy has also served on the board of large companies such as iRobot Corp, Zesty Paws, Hydrafacial Inc., and Tervis Tumbler Co.

As a successful entrepreneur, Fischer began to pursue her passion for food in 2014 when she joined Schuman Cheese. During her time at Schuman, she oversaw strategic planning for the company, set growth goals, evaluated M&A opportunities, and increased profit. She also developed and launched a new snack product, Whisps. Under her leadership, Whisps grew into a $40MM brand in less than three years, at which point Fischer led the sale of the business to Kainos Capital in 2019.

“The Women on Boards Project is thrilled to partner with Milton’s Craft Bakers to place Michelle and Ilana on its Board of Directors,” said Cassie Burr, Executive Director of the Women on Boards Project. “Both women have strong leadership skills that will demand attention at the table. I know they will flourish in their new board placements and contribute to the brand’s ongoing success.”

In addition to Stacy and Fischer’s extensive expertise, Robinson brings a proven and recognized track record of leading large teams, and implementing market, national and global business strategies, specifically regarding product innovation, sourcing, and sustainability initiatives. Each newly appointed board member provides unmatched skills and qualities that will support Milton’s growth trajectory for years to come.

Alongside this exciting announcement, Milton’s is also pleased to share that their Thin & Crispy Cauliflower Crust Pizza national presence is expanding to include an additional nearly 800 Walmart stores offering three classic flavors: Uncured Pepperoni, Margherita Four Cheese and Four Cheese. As consumers increasingly look for healthier and convenient meal options, Milton’s certified gluten-free Cauliflower Crust Pizzas deliver authentic pizzeria taste in just 15 minutes and are the perfect solution for a quick and easy dinner that everyone can enjoy.

About Milton’s Craft Bakers

Milton’s Craft Bakers is inspired by the way friends and family gather to share good times that are meaningful and memorable. Understanding and innovating for the needs of today’s consumer led Milton’s to craft satisfying better-for-you products that bring people together to savor the moment. Milton’s Craft Bakers offers a range of flavorful, crispy Gluten Free Crackers, Organic Crackers and Gourmet Crackers, as well as Thin & Crispy Cauliflower Crust Pizzas. Milton’s products can be found in grocery and club stores nationwide, including Sprouts, Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, Safeway, Kroger, Walmart, Costco, Amazon.com and more.

About Women on Boards Project

Women on Boards Project was created in 2020 by consumer industry leaders to increase the number of women serving on the boards of early-stage consumer companies, while also expanding diversity. Women on Boards Project collaborates with strategic partners and investors at leading venture capital and private equity firms to place women executive leaders on the boards of their portfolio companies. The Women on Boards Project is closing the representation gap of corporate Boards through the addition of women, which reflects the considerable consumer buying power of this demographic.

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https://wobproject.com/