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, Contributing Editor and Marketplace Manager

Hilary was a marketing manager for an environmental consulting firm before joining Food Industry Executive, where she now works as a writer and Customer Success Specialist. 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.

Camilla Howard, Customer Success Specialist

Before joining Food Industry Executive, Camilla was the Marketing Director at Unitherm Food Systems, which later sold to Marlen International. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hospitality and a focus in Food and Beverage.