Refrigerated Foods Association Appoints New Executive Director

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erik S. Lawser, CAE as its new Executive Director.   Mr. Lawser began his new position on June 1.

As Executive Director, Mr. Lawser will be responsible for leading the RFA in alignment with its mission, goals, and objectives, managing the day to day operations, and developing member services to enhance the value of RFA membership.   He will also be actively involved in planning and executing the RFA’s Conferences & Symposiums as well as marketing and promoting the RFA, its members, and the refrigerated foods industry as a whole.

Mr. Lawser comes to the Refrigerated Foods Association with extensive association management experience from working with the Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) over the past 6 years.   The WCMA represents 150 manufacturers of dimension and wood component products for the cabinet, furniture, moulding & millwork, flooring, building products and related decorative wood products industries.   Member companies are located throughout the United States and Canada.  

While working for the WCMA, Mr. Lawser earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), increased membership levels to all-time highs, and implemented marketing and promotion programs among many other accomplishments.   He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree.