Marc Whitener Explains Genesis Of Panel On Future Of Vending During Southeastern Vending Association Convention In Destin, Fla.

Marc Whitener, owner of Refreshment Solutions In Norco, La., describes how he came up with the idea for a dynamic panel on the future of vending for the Southeastern Vending Association Convention, held recently in Destin, Fla., with Elliot Maras, editor of Automatic Merchandiser Magazine. The panel included Dennis Hogan, CEO, Canteen Vending Services Inc., Tom Barlow, senior vice president for vending and wholesale for Coca-Cola Refreshments North America, and Brad Ellis, president of Crane Merchandising Systems.