Gene D. Lord, 61, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Flowers Foods since May 2008. Mr. Lord previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Flowers Foods Bakeries Group from July 2002 until May 2008 and as a Regional Vice President of Flowers Bakeries from January 1997 until July 2002. Prior to that, he served as Regional Vice President of the Baked Products Group of Flowers Industries from May 1987 until January 1997 and as President of Atlanta Baking Co. from February 1981 until May 1987. Prior to that time, Mr. Lord served in various sales positions at Flowers Bakeries. Mr. Lord serves on the board of Quality Bakers of America.
