The NGA Show Planning Committee plays a vital role in shaping the event’s success by providing valuable industry insights, guiding program development, and ensuring the show delivers maximum value to independent grocers. Committee members collaborate to identify key topics, curate educational sessions, and enhance networking opportunities, ensuring the event remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with industry needs. Their expertise helps create a dynamic experience that fosters connections, innovation, and business growth
Thank you to the 2027 planning committee!
| ANDREW LICKISS, APERION | DOUG MADENBERG, THE FEEDBACK GROUP | KUNAL DAWAR, WALT CHURCHILL'S MARKET |
| ANN VISSER-DEPP, REPOSITRAK | FEDERICO TOZZI, ITALY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | MATT BEAUDIN, APPCARD |
| ASHLEY PAGE, IGA | FRANK RAY, HARPS | MATT CORBIN, LOWES MARKET |
| BEN SIMONS, KENNY FAMILY SHOPRITE | GERRY KETTLER, NIEMANN FOODS | MICHAEL RIDENOUR, UNFI |
| BOBBY WILLIAMS, AGBR | HEIDI HUFF, ARG | NICK LENZI, LIPARI |
| BRAD MORRIS, COCA-COLA | JOHN ABBENE, BRDATA | TOM DANIEL, ECOLAB |
| BRUCE HATCH, HARMONS | JORDAN SWEET, ECRS | WETTLIN TREPPENDAHL, C.M. TREPPENDAHL & SONS |
| CHARLIE RAPIER, FMS SOLUTIONS | KATHY WILLIAMS, C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS | |
| CHI DIXON, BERKELEY BOWL PRODUCE | KRISTIE MAURER, MAURER MARKET | |
| DOUG FRITSCH, IGA | KRISTIN POPP, WOODMAN'S |
Interested in joining the planning committee?