nca staff, staff contact
The Sweetest Staff in Washington, D.C.
Executive Leadership Team
John H. Downs, Jr.
President & CEO
Sarah Atkinson
Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement
Christopher Gindlesperger
Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications
Steve McCroddan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
Brian McKeon
Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs
NCA Staff
Carrie Abbott
Vice President of Membership & Business Development
Sarah Brandmeier
Director of Nutrition Policy & Scientific Affairs
Kristen Belanger
Database Administrator
Amy Buckholz
Director of Marketing Operations & Technology
Julianna Cann
Senior Manager of Public Policy and Political Affairs
Megan Curtin
Senior Accountant and MAP Branded Specialist
Alex Davidson
Senior Director of Public Affairs & Communications
Erin Garcia
Manager of Finance
Jennifer Gardner
Vice President of State Government Affairs
Jaclyn Gurwitz
Senior Director of
Meetings & Events
Karen Horan
Vice President of
Global Business Development
Barrett Jackson
Manager of Meetings
& Membership
Paul Kissin
Vice President of Marketing & Technology
Hope Myers
Director of Content & Marketing
Julie Moss
Vice President of Food Safety & Scientific Affairs
Kim Nolan
Director of Sponsorship & Exhibit Sales
Tirzah Orr
Director of the Executive Office & Board Liaison
Christine Reilly
Operations Manager
Carly Schildhaus
Senior Director of Communications
Lauren Spielman
Senior Graphic Designer
Annie Starke Lange
Vice President of
Government Affairs
Tracy Thompson
Vice President of Finance
Susan Whiteside
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
