December 2020 18 * Vol. 42, No. 11 FEATURES 18 Law and Order Baking & Snack is honored to name Theresa Watkinson of Aladdin Bakers as its 2020 Operations Executive of the Year for showing leadership and grace under pressure in a tumultuous year for many bakeries. 26 64 64 Playing in a Bigger Arena An onslaught of innovation allows bakers to create good-tasting, allergen-free items for those who want - and need - them most. A Lights Out Performance Sustainability programs had to harness the energy of a turbulent year in ways bakers never expected. 26 Cover: Theresa Watkinson, chief operating officer, Aladdin Bakers, demonstrated those leadership traits that represent the best of every operations executive as the pandemic affected bakeries across the nation. Aladdin Bakers www.bakingbusiness.com / December 2020 Baking & Snack 7http://www.bakingbusiness.com