About Us
Mission Statement (Who We Are)
The Western Candy Conference is a non-profit
association that promotes the common
interests of confectionery manufacturers and
those who supply goods and services to the
confectionery industry.
Annual Conference (Purpose & Direction)
An annual conference gives executives from all
sectors of the industry and representatives
from national organizations, including the
National Confectionery Association, an
opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to
discuss common concerns and to learn from
an information educational program. Business
sessions focus on critical issues and
legislation affecting the candy industry and its
suppliers. Recreational events and social
activities provide the opportunity for informal
discussion and the development of
friendships. Governed by a voluntary Board of
Directors, the WCC supports initiatives as
appropriate to address legislative or regulatry
issues as well as common business
concerns.
L.J. Buffari
Rick Kay
Doug Simons
Mark Tuerffs
Steve Delahunty
Tori Blommer-O'Malley
Cynthia Brooks
Vice President
Sweet Candy Company
mrkay@sweetcandy.com
Chairman
Enstrom Candies, Inc
dsimons@enstrom.com
Membership Co-Chair
S&S Flavors
mark@ssflavors.com
Treasurer/Secretary
Stephen J. Delahunty
Accountancy Corp.
steve@delahuntycpa.com
Blommer Chocolate Company
tblommer@uc.blommer.com
Adams & Brooks
cindy.brooks@adams-brooks.com
President
Ferrara Pan Candy Company
ljbuffardi@aol.com
Officers
Western Candy Conference
Fostering Communication & Innovation in the Candy Industry
Board of Directors
Tony Galli
Bill Wagner
Mark Spini
Reg Nelson
Mark Tuerffs
Rick Richard
John Grazioli
Greg Cater
John Brooks Jr.
Domino Foods/C&H Sugar
jdg725@aol.com
Adams & Brooks
john.brooks@adams-brooks.com
Sconza Candy Company
grcater@sconzacandy.com
Cargill, Incorporated
tony_galli@cargill.com
Jelly Belly Candy Company
rnelson@jellybelly.com
Univar USA Inc.
rick.richard@univarusa.com
Guittard Chocolate Company
mark@guittard.com
S&S Flavors
mark@ssflavors.com
National Starch Food Innovation
bill.wagner@nstarch.com
RIck Richard
Membership Co-Chair
Univar USA Inc.
rick.richard@univarusa.com