Eric Kastel

Eric Kastel, CMB, currently serves as a Senior Manager at Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, focusing on product development for Dave's Killer Bread since September 2022. Prior to this role, Eric held the position of Chief Executive Officer as a self-employed professional starting in October 2018. From November 2009 to October 2018, Eric was the Director of Bakery Development at Panera Bread. Additional experience includes serving as an Associate Professor at The Culinary Institute of America from October 2000 to November 2009, Bakery Production Manager at Whole Foods Market from May 1994 to October 2000, and Head Baker at Bread Alone Bakery from January 1990 to April 1994. Eric completed an Associate in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America between 1988 and 1990.