NAMA FOUNDATION
Your future, our focus.
About the NAMA Foundation
Mission
To advance strategic support of voice, knowledge and research in the convenience services industry.
The Foundation of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA Foundation) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization (EIN #36-3169508). All contributions to the NAMA Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
History
Since its formation in 1982, the Foundation has lead two ground-breaking capital campaigns, raising over $10M from industry suppliers, operators state councils and allied partners to fund the development of strategic initiatives in the areas of voice, knowledge and research, while helping NAMA build its critical core competencies and infrastructure in these areas.
Board of Trustees
CHAIR
Patrick Moran
Moran Refreshments
Whitehouse, TX
VICE CHAIR
Michael Schwartz
Nestlé Professional Solutions
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Scott Halloran
Trolley Hospitality Companies
Richmond, VA
Trustees
Lawrence Binsky
USG
Pittsburgh, PA
Mesh Gelman
Cumulus Coffee
New York, NY
Jamie Guadagnino
Vistar
Englewood, CO
Ryan Harrington
Royal Refresh
Tualatin, OR
Ashley Hubler
U-Select-It
Des Moines, IA
Todd Kahn
The Hershey Company
Strongsville, OH
C.J. Recher
Five Star Breaktime Solutions
Chattanooga, TN
Jason Ricard
Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBI)
East Hanover, NJ
Emma Rys
PepsiCo
Purchase, NY
Melissa Schwartz
Aramark Refreshments
Philadelphia, PA
Patrick Sheehan
Sheehan Brothers Vending
Springfield, OH
At Large Trustees
Chuck Hogan
Southwest Refreshments
Phoenix, AZ
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting Trustees)
Christine Cochran
President & CEO, NAMA
Effective July 1, 2026