Crown Bakeries Taps Industry Veteran, Andrew Boyer, as Chief Commercial Officer
March 27, 2025 – Nashville, Tenn. – Crown Bakeries (“Crown”), a leading manufacturer of croissants, buns, bagels, biscuits, sweet goods, and other baked goods products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Boyer as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Boyer will lead the company’s commercial strategy, driving growth and innovation across its diverse portfolio of bakery solutions.
Boyer brings more than 30 years of sales leadership and business development experience across the food industry, with a strong track record of expanding customer relationships and accelerating revenue growth. He most recently served as Vice President of Sales at Café Valley Bakery. Prior to Café Valley, Boyer held senior sales and business development leadership roles at The Pictsweet Company, Maple Leaf Frozen Bakery, and Rich Products Corporation. His expertise spans multiple food categories, including bakery, frozen, dry grocery, and private-label solutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Crown Bakeries leadership team,” said Yianny Caparos, CEO of Crown Bakeries. “His wealth of experience in the baking industry and his process-driven approach align perfectly with our current growth phase. His leadership will help us strengthen customer relationships and drive strategic innovation across our product portfolio.”
Boyer expressed his excitement about joining Crown Bakeries, stating, “I am honored to join Crown Bakeries and be part of a team renowned for delivering exceptional products and service to our valued customers. Crown’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success is truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and excellence in the commercial baking industry.”
As Chief Commercial Officer, Boyer will spearhead Crown Bakeries’ sales, marketing, and customer engagement initiatives, enhancing the company’s dedication to superior bakery products and outstanding service for top foodservice, retail, and CPG brands.
Boyer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and has been actively involved in industry and community organizations throughout his career.
For more information about Crown Bakeries, visit www.crownbakeries.com.
About Crown Bakeries
Founded in 1996 by Cordia Harrington and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Crown Bakeries manufactures a diverse line of fresh and frozen croissants, buns, bagels, biscuits, sweet goods, and dough products for leading foodservice, food manufacturing, and retail customers in the United States. Crown operates state-of-the-art baking lines throughout nine facilities, baking over seven million items daily and employing over 1,800 people. Product platforms include croissants, buns, English muffins, biscuits, bagels, rolls, frozen dough, artisan breads, sweet goods, and pastries. Crown Bakeries has been recognized by Conagra Brands as Supplier of the Year (2020), American Society of Baking’s Baking Hall of Fame (Founder and Co-Chairperson Cordia Harrington in 2018, CEO Yianny Caparos and Chief Development Officer George Caparos in 2022), Nashville Business Journal’s Best in Business (2017), McDonald’s Supplier Leadership Award (2012), and Wholesale Bakery of the Year (2010).