Tim Smucker is an industry leader, especially in the technology arena. As chairman of the Uniform Code Council and chairman of the UCC.EAN Global Policy Committee, he led the undertaking for synchronizing product codes used in the United States, Canada and worldwide. Currently vice president of EAN International, Smucker will become president this May. Smucker is also a strong advocate of UCCnet — an electronic forum for global commerce — which will administer the global registry for consumer products.
“Tim Smucker and his company have been model servants of their local community,” said Pearson. “His leadership style that emphasizes listening, respect, teamwork and quality has made his company extremely successful. FMI is proud to have such a positive representative for the industry.”
Under Smucker’s leadership, the company formed the Heartland Education Community, a venture to improve education for local citizens, build character and engage the community in the process. The company also promotes education and literacy through a long-time partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America.
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion. FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI’s nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members.
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