Private Label Hall of Fame Inducts Nine New Members

The Private Label Hall of Fame has nine new members following induction ceremonies held Wednesday, April 3, at the PLMA 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Class of 2025 includes honorees across three categories:

Lifetime Achievement

• Judy Albazi, President/CEO, Chase Products Co.

• Juan De Paoli,  most recently vice president of Our Brands, The Kroger Co.

• Ross Purdy, vice president, Center Store Operations, K-VA-T Food Stores

• Robert Snyder, former CEO of Sinco (Retired)

Private Brand Champion

• Thomas Becker, most recently the director of Proprietary Brands, Circle K 

• John Yannuzzi, vice president of Corporate Brands, Powermax USA

• Carolyn Boege, private brands category development manager, Ahold Delhaize USA

Private Brand Innovator

• Jeannine Buscher, co-founder and executive vice president of Innovation, FedUp Foods

• Michelle Helena Denk, director, Retail Division, Affinity Group

 “Our nine-member Class of 2025 represents the best-of-the-best thought leaders and changemakers,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “Their commitment and dedication to private label is an inspiration to all.”

Presented by PLMA and Store Brands, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize those who have made significant contributions in their own organizations, as well as those who have set standards of excellence and accomplishment throughout the industry. 

Profiles on all inductees will be featured on StoreBrands.com and posted in the Hall of Fame section of plma.com.