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