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
Josh Rosenberg
Purcol, LLC
VICE CHAIR
Joe Hessling
365 Retail Markets
SECRETARY / TREASURER
Marc Whitener
Refreshment Solutions, LLC
Byron Brooks
Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC
Melissa Brown
Well-Bean Coffee Roasters
Heidi Chico
U-Select-It
Jeff Deitchler
PrairieFire Coffee Roasters
Chip English
Continental Vending, Inc.
Scott Halloran
Trolley House Refreshment Services
Matt Shene
Vendors Exchange International, Inc.
Jeff Smith
All Star Services, Inc.
Dennis Thornton
VENDEDGE
Lance Whorton
Imperial Inc.
At Large Trustees
Larry Atnip
Atnip Co., Inc.
Reed Barton
Sodexo
Patrick Hatcher
Vistar
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting Trustees)
Carla Balakgie
NAMA President & CEO
Board of Trustees (effective July 1, 2021)
Thank You!
The NAMA Foundation Board of Trustees thanks its outgoing trustees for their years of service.
Steve Foley
Foley Food Service
Karalynn McDermott
Eversys, Inc.
Greg Sidwell
G&J Marketing and Sales