Valerie Wayland

Flowers Foods, Inc.

Valerie Wayland has more than 36 years of experience in the food industry, with 29 years in the baking industry.  Valerie’s background includes technical and regulatory positions with Marriott Corporation, Kraft Foods, Mrs. Smith’s Bakeries, and currently as the Sr. Director of Corporate Regulatory Compliance for Flowers Foods.  In addition to her responsibilities at Flowers, Valerie is an active member of the American Society of Baking, the Institute of Food Technologists, the Society of Bakery Women, and the Georgia Association for Food Protection.  Valerie also serves as co-chair for the American Bakers Association Food Technical & Regulatory Affairs Professionals group (FTRAC).  Valerie loves to travel and explore and has been married to her husband George for 31 years.