SJU’s Food Marketing Hall of Honor Recognizes Herr’s Senior Vice President

At the third annual Food Marketing Hall of Honor on Tuesday, April 5, Saint Joseph’s University and the Academy of Food Marketing will recognize Daryl Thomas ’03 (M.S.), senior vice president of sales and marketing for Herr’s Foods Inc., for his achievement and contributions to the food industry in the Campbell Collection located on the second floor of the Francis A. Drexel Library, 4:30–7 p.m.

Thomas has been with the Herr’s family for over 30 years. He first joined the company as a route sales person shortly after graduating high school. He helped create and manage their quality assurance program; assumed marketing management responsibilities for the company; and currently leads the department of sales and marketing for the company. 

“The Executive Master’s program in food marketing taught me that food manufacturers, retailers and suppliers have to strategize, market and grow together to be more relevant and profitable as an industry,” says Thomas. 

Before furthering his career with Herr’s, Thomas served in the United States Navy and Army National Guard Reserves. 

The April 5 event will feature an induction ceremony and networking reception.