Maclay Burt
1926 - 2008

It was a sad day when we learned of the passing of Maclay “Mac” Burt, our ANBP Executive Director and good friend from 1992-2007. Mac steered our association through years that saw many changes to the industry and helped us grow and focus our mission through his extraordinary organizational skills. In addition to his leadership, he enriched us with his unforgettable personality and warm friendship. As stated by Norm Leppla (University of Florida), “Mac guided ANBP with grace, quiet strength and a unique style”. He will be missed.

Obituary (from the Los Angeles Times)

Maclay Burt
BURT, Maclay Passed on August 6, 2008 after a long illness. He was 82 years old and a resident of Orange County for 33 years. Mac was the son of Grinnell Burt, an olive grower and processor and Helen Maclay Burt, a former New York City newspaper reporter in Oroville, California. At UC Berkeley, he met his wife Claire Hollingsworth. They were married in Santa Ana in 1949 and had four children. They resided in Saratoga, CA, eventually relocating to North Tustin in 1975. Mac had an extensive career in the food processing industry, beginning with Del Monte as a college student and ending with ConAgra Foods, in 1991. After retiring he formed a consulting practice. which included executive searches and facilitating strategic plans. He volunteered the latter services to numerous Orange County community service organizations. Over the years, he was active with the Mental Health Association of Orange County and Blind Children's Learning Center. Mac was a "plein air" photographer who exhibited in numerous Southern California venues. He was a photography volunteer and instructor at the Irvine Fine Arts Center beginning in 1982. He is survived by his wife Claire, children Richard, Carol and Susan as well as grandchildren Nora, Wiley, Devon, Jackson, Anthony and Alexander. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mental Health Association of Orange County, Blind Children's Learning Center, and the Pacific Symphony.

*Remembering Mac

On behalf of IBMA Italia I express our deepest regret and sorrow at the passing on Mac Burt. In our small family of Biological producers we are thankful as he has served successfully the association as the Executive Director of the ANBP. We pray for him and his family. Roberto Kron Morelli, IBMA Italia

I have been extremely sorry to learn the disparition of Mac. Mac was an excellent colleague that I highly respected and appreciated and I shall always remember his friendship…with my kind regards, Bernard J. Blum, IBMA vice president.

*Please send any memories you may wish to post to exdir@anbp.org.

Fine Art Photography

Mac was a talented fine art photographer, specializing black and white landscapes and he taught at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. A few examples from his wonderful portfolio are included here.

Mountain Storm

New York Winter

Old Shack