Based in Newport Beach, California, Aaron G. Byrnes has held responsibilities as chief financial officer of Chefmaster for more than two decades. Part of a family business that spans four generations, Aaron G. Byrnes is responsible for the full range of strategic planning activities, including food manufacturing and safety. He also engages as board member of the Chefmaster parent company B&K.
Mr. Byrnes maintains a strong industry focus outside of work and is active with the Retail Baker Association and National Confectioner Association. He also contributes to a number of community-focused organizations, including the Salvation Army and Project Access, which seeks to combat inequality by increasing access to top-level universities among underprivileged students.
Mr. Byrnes is also active locally in support of the Orangewood Foundation, which stands as a unique public-private partnership that has enabled the creation and maintenance of a vital emergency shelter, the Orangewood Children's Home. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and mountain biking in the Newport Beach area and beyond.