2026 NGA Show Planning Committee

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 KRISTIN POPP, WOODMAN'S
ASHLEY PAGE, IGA FRANK RAY, HARPS KUNAL  DAWAR, WALT CHURCHILL'S MARKET
BEN SIMONS, KENNY FAMILY SHOPRITE GERRY KETTLER, NIEMANN FOODS MATT BEAUDIN, SHOP TO COOK 
BOBBY WILLIAMS, AGBR HEIDI  HUFF, ARG MATT CORBIN, LOWES MARKET
BRAD MORRIS, COCA-COLA JAMIE COLLINS, DIERBERGS MICHAEL RIDENOUR, UNFI
BRUCE HATCH, HARMONS JOE WOOD, SENDIK'S NICK LENZI, LIPARI
CHARLIE RAPIER, FMS SOLUTIONS JOHN ABBENEE, BRDATA ROB STEVENSON, FAREWAY STORES
DOUG FRITSCH, IGA KATHY WILLIAMS, C&S TOM DANIEL, ECOLAB
DOUG  MADENBURG, THE FEEDBACK GROUP  KRISTIE MAURER, MAURER MARKET WETTLIN TREPPENDAHL C.M., TREPPENDAHL & SONS