Aaron G. Byrnes of Newport Beach, California, has served as CEO of the Byrnes and Kiefer company Chefmaster for 15 years. He oversees strategic development as well as food safety and manufacturing for the company, while simultaneously acting as a member of the Byrnes and Kiefer board of directors. Aaron G. Byrnes of Newport Beach comes to these positions with more than 20 years of experience serving Byrnes and Kiefer in a variety of capacities.

A member of the Retail Bakers Association, the International Food Technologist organization, and the Young Presidents Organization, he also serves as a supplier and board member of the National Confectioners Association. He has received certificates of quality service from several of his member groups and been mentioned in a number of industry publications, including Baking Buyer and Bake Magazine.

Mr. Byrnes takes an active role in his local community of Orange County as well. He contributes to such organizations as Boys Hope Girls Hope and Project Access, and actively supports both the Pegasus Elementary School and Our Lady Queen of Angels church.