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 2026 planning committee!
| ANDREW LICKISS, APERION | FEDERICO TOZZI, ITALY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | KUNAL DAWAR, WALT CHURCHILL'S MARKET |
| ASHLEY PAGE, IGA | FRANK RAY, HARPS | MATT BEAUDIN, APPCARD |
| BEN SIMONS, KENNY FAMILY SHOPRITE | GERRY KETTLER, NIEMANN FOODS | MATT CORBIN, LOWES MARKET |
| BOBBY WILLIAMS, AGBR | HEIDI HUFF, ARG | MICHAEL RIDENOUR, UNFI |
| BRAD MORRIS, COCA-COLA | JAMIE COLLINS, DIERBERGS | NICK LENZI, LIPARI |
| BRITTANY BENTON, ECRS | JOE WOOD, SENDIK'S | ROB STEVENSON, FAREWAY STORES |
| BRUCE HATCH, HARMONS | JOHN ABBENE, BRDATA | TOM DANIEL, ECOLAB |
| CHARLIE RAPIER, FMS SOLUTIONS | KATHY WILLIAMS, C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS | WETTLIN TREPPENDAHL C.M., TREPPENDAHL & SONS |
| DOUG FRITSCH, IGA | KRISTIE MAURER, MAURER MARKET | |
| DOUG MADENBURG, THE FEEDBACK GROUP | KRISTIN POPP, WOODMAN'S |
Interested in joining the planning committee?