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 | KRISTIN POPP, WOODMAN'S |
| ANN VISSER-DEPP, REPOSITRAK | FEDERICO TOZZI, ITALY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | KUNAL DAWAR, WALT CHURCHILL'S MARKET |
| ASHLEY PAGE, IGA | FRANK RAY, HARPS | MATT BEAUDIN, AR MARKETING |
| 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 | JOHN ABBENE, BRDATA | NICK LENZI, LIPARI |
| BRUCE HATCH, HARMONS | JOHN THOMPSON, APPCARD, INC | TOM DANIEL, ECOLAB |
| CHARLIE RAPIER, FMS SOLUTIONS | JORDAN SWEET, ECRS | WETTLIN TREPPENDAHL, C.M. TREPPENDAHL & SONS |
| CHI DIXON, BERKELEY BOWL PRODUCE | KATHY WILLIAMS, C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS | |
| DOUG FRITSCH, IGA | KRISTIE MAURER, MAURER MARKET |
Interested in joining the planning committee?