Leadership
Focused on Making a Difference.
Our experienced leadership team is focused on making a difference for the people and communities they serve. As a cause-focused operation, our leadership goes to great lengths to advocate for our employees, provide new opportunities, and ensure our staff is continually on a path of growth.
They firmly believe in our mission and they are fully committed to creating an excellent product for the customers we serve.
Meet our Leadership Team
Donna Dedee
President and CEO, Special Touch Bakery
Donna has been President and CEO of Special Touch Bakery since its inception in 2017. A strong and compassionate leader Donna is not just credited for helping the bakery establish and maintain a successful and sustainable business model, but for ensuring that the organization remains mutually focused on its mission… Continue Reading
Joe Perdicho
Director of Bakery Operations, Special Touch Bakery
With an extensive background in manufacturing, Joe understands what it takes to run a productive commercial bakery operation. From the bakery’s inception, he has played an important leadership role preparing the bakery for growth and success—from securing the bakery’s top-of-the-line equipment to configuring… Continue Reading
Matt Webster
Bakery Manager, Special Touch Bakery
Matt Webster has been with STB since inception, as he was, at launch, Assistant Bakery Manager. Matt was an integral part of the successful launch of Special Touch Bakery at inception—bringing a decade of broad bakery experience to our operation. His dedication, work ethic and expertise contributed to… Continue Reading
The Board of Directors
As a 501(c)(3) organization, Special Touch Bakery is governed and informed by a board of directors composed of a variety of business and thought leaders in the manufacturing, marketing, and human services arenas.
Special Touch Bakery’s board of directors are as quality- and results-driven as they are mission-focused. A diverse, cross-functional team of industry professionals, they are dedicated to setting the bar higher in terms of quality, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and mission accomplishment.
Our Board Members
Robert Drago, Board Chair
Susan Reschke, Secretary/Treasurer
Julie Camardo, Board Member
Michael Faillace, Board Member
Timothy McLaughlin, Board Member
Dennis Mullen, Board Member
John Myers, Board Member
Gail Norris, Board Member
Christopher Tumminelli, Board Member
Christopher Wiest, Board Member
