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 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  

 

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