(CHICAGO) July 28, 2016 – NAMA announced today that the 2016-2017 Steering Committee for the association’s Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) has been named.
“Established in 2014, the ELN Steering Committee creates an important leadership pipeline. Committee members add measurable value to the organization and to the industry overall,” said Roni Moore, NAMA’s Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations.
“Congratulations to Elyssa Allahyar-Steiner, along with her predecessors, Mike Kelley and Paul Tullio, each of whom laid the foundation for ELN’s success. Now entering its third year, the Steering Committee continues to grow ELN’s membership and to enhance NAMA’s advocacy and education initiatives,” she continued.
“We look forward to seeing what the ELN, under the leadership of the Steering Committee, will accomplish in the coming year,” she concluded.
Led by Chair, Elyssa Allahyar Steiner of Avanti Markets and Vice Chair, C.J. Recher of Five Star Food Service, the incoming Steering Committee includes:
Coffee Service liaison:
- Jon Snyder – Snyder Food Services, Inc.
Education/Certification liaison:
- Danielle Lee – Custom Data Solutions
Foundation/Sponsorship liaison:
- Chris Hart – Southern Refreshment Services
Government Affairs liaisons:
- Mike Kelley - Burdette Beckman, Inc.
- Bradlee Whitson – K&R Vending Services
Public Relations liaison:
- Amanda Sulc – Accent Food Services
Research/Information liaison:
- Paul Tullio – Gourmet Coffee Service
Social Media liaisons:
- Stephanie Begley – Vendors Exchange International
- Juan Jorquera – Vagabond Vending
Trade Show Advisory liaisons:
- Amber Starr – G&J Marketing and Sales
- Ashilyn Sunderman – Smith Vending Corp./Canteen
Comprised of nearly 100 professionals under 40, NAMA’s Emerging Leaders Network is committed to developing a legacy of leadership for the industry. ELN works to enhance NAMA’s Advocacy, Education, and Research and builds participation in OneShow and CTW.
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1100 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
