About Us

Krista Garver, Editor in Chief

Krista is the founding editor of Food Industry Executive. In addition to her work on the publication, she helps food industry suppliers craft compelling marketing content and also writes theatre reviews in her hometown of Portland, OR.

Hilary Smith-Baker, Director of Strategic Growth

Hilary was a marketing manager for an environmental consulting firm before joining Food Industry Executive, where she now works as the director of strategic growth. She earned a degree in communications with a focus on writing and media production from Western Michigan University.  

Krystle Morrison, Contributing Editor

Before writing for Food Industry Executive, Krystle was a program manager for an educational nonprofit serving families experiencing homelessness. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Elmira College and a master’s in writing from Lindenwood University.

Carol Wiley, Contributing Editor

Mary George, Contributing Editor

Mary brings 30+ years of writing and editing experience for newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs to Food Industry Executive. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of fields with a focus on food and beverage processing since 2007. Learn more at linkedin.com/in/cmoondemand.