Baker Industries

06/02/2026

Behind every milestone at Baker Industries are the incredible people who make it happen. Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate Jonathon Negron, who was voted Participant of the Month by his peers! 🎉
Jonathon joined us eight months ago on one of our most fast-paced production lines. Thanks to his relentless dedication and focus, he quickly earned a promotion to Team Lead, guiding his crew to earn formal recognition from Tastykake for smashing weekly production goals. Today, he’s continuing to excel as a leader on our LLB line.
Jonathon says it best: “Baker is a place for growth and opportunity, but you have to walk the walk and not just talk the talk.”
Thank you, Jonathon, for walking the walk every single day. Join us in the comments below to congratulate Jonathon on this well-deserved honor! 👇👇

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.
At Baker Industries, we're proud to serve veterans and their families through employment, job training, and wraparound support. For those who gave everything—and those still finding their way home—we're here.
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05/18/2026

Great write up in the Kensington Voice on Baker I Street. It's great to amplify the voices of our participants.

A 46-year-old workforce program offers people starting over after prison or homelessness a paycheck, a routine, and a shot at what comes next.

05/01/2026

April Participant of the Month
Celebrating Briana! 🌟 After facing challenges with employers who didn't understand her disability, Bree is thriving at Baker Industries. "I'm happy when I get up in the morning," she says, "Knowing I have an important job puts a smile on my face."
We’re so proud of you, Bree! 👏✨

04/22/2026

🏃 Volunteers Needed! 🏃
Baker Industries is partnering with GV PTO for the Good Vibes 5K on Saturday, May 2nd in Malvern!
We need volunteers for:
☀️ Setup (8am)
🦺 Route monitoring
📋 Sign-in & registration
🧹 Breakdown (noon)
Snacks and water provided! Come be part of a great morning for a great cause.
Sign up to volunteer — DM us or email [email protected]
Race registration: runsignup.com/Race/PA/Malvern/GVMSPTOGoodVibes5k

04/14/2026

When community comes together, everyone wins. 💙
Thank you to the Great Valley Middle School PTO for choosing Baker Industries as a beneficiary of their 1st Annual Good Vibes 5K. We're grateful to be part of an event that promotes health, wellness, and giving back.
Join the fun on May 2nd—register at GVMSPTO.org

04/10/2026

Good vibes and good causes go together. ✌️
The GVMS PTO Good Vibes 5K is coming up on May 2nd, and we're honored that 50% of net proceeds will support Baker Industries. That means every step you take helps provide paid work, job training, and wraparound support for adults rebuilding their lives.
Grab a friend and sign up for the 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run!
Register by April 18th for a race tee: GVMSPTO.org

04/08/2026

We got to celebrate today with our own Marcus "Chill" Miller. He said that he thought that he wouldn't make it when he started, but we're thrilled to have him on the team for all these years. is always ready for what we give him and he inspires us all!

04/07/2026

We're thrilled to be partnering with the Great Valley Middle School PTO for their Annual Good Vibes 5K! 🏃‍♀️✌️
On Saturday, May 2nd, 50% of net race proceeds will support Baker Industries' workforce development program—providing essential job training for over 200 adults each year.
Run, walk, skip, or dance your way to the finish line—it's all good vibes!
📍 Great Valley Middle School
📅 Saturday, May 2nd
👕 Register by April 18th to get a race tee
Register at GVMSPTO.org

04/02/2026

Baker Industries mourns the passing of Rick Ill, our Board Chair, who passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026.
Rick devoted 21 years of service to Baker Industries, including twelve as Board Chairman. He was instrumental in launching the Applebrook Golf Outing, helped recruit supporters who remain active to this day, and — alongside his wife Lesty — was among Baker's most generous supporters and most effective fundraisers. They were outspoken champions of our mission, helping land major donors and embodying the very best of philanthropic leadership.
Before Baker, Rick built a remarkable career — founding Triumph Group, serving our country as a U.S. Army Captain, and giving his time to institutions including Drexel University and Outward Bound USA. He brought that same energy, vision, and generosity to everything he did for our organization and the people we serve.
Baker Industries helps people facing barriers to employment find competitive jobs and rebuild their lives. Rick believed in that mission deeply, and his impact will be felt for years to come.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and business and community leader.
We are profoundly grateful for everything Rick gave to Baker Industries and the many lives he helped change. Rest in peace, Rick.
Full obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/paoli-pa/richard-ill-12803059