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NCSA Inducts 11 industry leaders into the Candy Hall of Fame
November 11, 2025
The National Confectionery Sales Association has honored 11 industry leaders with inclusion into the Candy Hall of Fame.
The 54th anniversary of the event took place in late October in Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.
The inductees were: John Brooks, Jr., Adams & Brooks, Inc.; Jim Dodge, Mars Wrigley; Mike Farley, Goetze's Candy Co., Inc.; Robin Gutridge, Raley's Supermarkets; Betsy Harris, HWY Partners; Tom Rosenberger, Sheetz Inc.; Eric Schmoyer, IRCA Group Americas; Sherrill Taylor, Burdette Beckmann Inc. (posthumous); Lynn Wieland, Spangler Candy Co.; Dennis Williams, National Convenience Distributors; and Andrew Young, HWY Partners.
"Every year, the Candy Hall of Fame shines a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their lives to this industry," Byard Ebling, NCSA president and CEO, said in the release. "Each inductee brings a legacy of passion, leadership and innovation that not only strengthens our industry today but also lights the way for its future."
Candy Hall of Fame members come from all disciplines within the confectionery industry, must have at least 20 years of service to the confectionery industry (buyers must have at least 10 years of experience) and must be 50 years of age at the time of nomination.
"The Candy Hall of Fame is more than a celebration of individual achievement — it's a reminder of what makes this industry so special: the people," Teresa Tarantino, executive director of NCSA, said in the release. "The stories and contributions of these 11 inductees are now a part of the permanent record of our industry, serving as a guidepost for generations to come."
