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Name	Title	Company
Alapa Brent Alapa	Sr Manager, Team Sales	WK Kellogg Co
Albrecht Jon Albrecht	Vice President, Sales and Merchandising	Acme Fresh Markets
Anderson Cristine Anderson	Director Category Management	Pete and Gerry's Organics
Anderson Lydia Anderson	Senior Customer Manager	General Mills, Inc.
Andrews Gwen Andrews	Dir Sales Grocery East Salty Snacks	The Hershey Company
Anthony Tye Anthony	Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Aps Stefan Aps	Vice President, Business Development	Conagra Brands
Arsenault Kent Arsenault	Associate	Bozzuto's Inc.
Aubut Andy Aubut	Sales Strategy & Planning Director - Snacks	General Mills, Inc.
Bader Sarah Bader	Director, Insights & Anayltics	Kellanova
Baker Kyle Baker	Vice President of Sales, Hometown Food Company	Brynwood Partners L.P.
Balandrin Carlos Balandrin	National Account Executive	Kellanova
Bangos Heidi Bangos	Vice President, CCB - Coffee	The J.M. Smucker Company
Bannister Andrea Bannister	Team Lead East	The Clorox Company
Barnhardt Adam Barnhardt	VP of Merchandising and Brands	Merchants Distributors, LLC
Barrett MAZIE Barrett	Marketing Associate	Flowers Foods
Beairsto Joseph Beairsto	Senior Sr. Director of Sales - Core Customers	The Clorox Company
Bedi Chelsea Bedi	Sales Director	Mondelez International
Belcastro Dennis Belcastro	Vice President, Industry Affairs and Customer Development	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Bell Todd Bell	Vice President - Procurement	Associated Food Stores, LLC
Bennett Katie Bennett	Sr Manager, Southeast Region	Unilever
BERGERON LINDSAY BERGERON	VP of Category Management	Flowers Foods
Biede David Biede	President of Sales	West Madison Foods
Black Heath Black	Category Manager, Frozen Foods	Brookshire Grocery Company
Bley Melissa Bley	Director, Omni Shopper Marketing - Strategic Accounts	The Kraft Heinz Company
Blood Steve Blood	Team Leader	Post Consumer Brands
Bondroff Matt Bondroff	Senior Manager, Industry & Initiatives	General Mills, Inc.
Boone Michelle Boone	Vice President, Category Management, Center Store	Brookshire Grocery Company
Boris Katie Boris	Sr. Director, DSD	Giant Eagle, Inc.
Bosek Amy Bosek	Area Vice President	The Kraft Heinz Company
Bourque Jace Bourque	Director, Team Sales	Kellanova
Bousaba Sue Bousaba	Director of Sales	Georgia-Pacific
Bradshaw Brent Bradshaw	Business Unit Senior VP – Core Brands	Flowers Foods
Brady Steve Brady	Senior Director, Retail Sales	Kellanova
Brodsky Lisa Brodsky	Sr Manager, C&S	Unilever
Brown John Brown	SVP of Cake Business	Flowers Foods
Browne Michael Browne	Vice President, Grocery	WK Kellogg Co
Buckenberger Kristina Buckenberger	Senior Meetings Manager	Kellanova
Bunzel Jeff Bunzel	Director of Sales	Kellanova
Buschell Jorge Buschell	Director of Multicultural Business Development	Alliance Retail Group
Butler Brent Butler	Director of Sales	Primo Brands
Butler Ryan Butler	Director of Sales, Conventional	Chomps
Capezzuti Jeffery Capezzuti	Director of Sales, Customer Accounts	Nestle USA, Inc.
Carlino Nick Carlino	Executive Vice President, Sales and Retail Operations	Merchants Distributors, LLC
Carlson Kelly Carlson	Sales Execution Specialist	General Mills, Inc.
Catalano Sean Catalano	Business Development Director	Conagra Brands
Chadwick Sean Chadwick	Director of Merchandising	Bozzuto's Inc.
Chandler Joshua Chandler	Director Category Management - Food	The Hershey Company
Cisloiu Tudor Cisloiu	Director Team Sales	Kellanova
Clark Kirk Clark	Director, Merchandising	Mitchell Grocery Corporation
Cohen Rob Cohen	Vice President, Refrigerated and Frozen	Bozzuto's Inc.
Coleman Mark Coleman	Director, Division Sales	Kellanova
Colford Ryan Colford	Senior Customer Marketing Manager	Mars Snacking
Collins Peter Collins	Vice President, Business Development & Membership FMI	FMI - Scheduler Company
Connell Andrew Connell	Senior Vice President, Procurement	C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Cook Amanda Cook	Sr Manager Brand Marketing	Nestle USA, Inc.
Corty Kelly Corty	Vice President, Sales	Conagra Brands
Crane Robert Crane	Senior Vice President, Head of Sales & Commercialization	The J.M. Smucker Company
Criswell Mark Criswell	Vice President, Independent Merchandising	C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Cuthbert Jackie Cuthbert	Development Chef	Conagra Brands
Dale Kim Dale	Sr. Director, Dairy/Frozen Merchandising	Giant Eagle, Inc.
Davis Amy Davis	Vice President, Sales, Accounts	Kellanova
Delaney Sharon Delaney	Vice President, Procurement	Bozzuto's Inc.
Deskins Misty Deskins	Senior Director of Marketing	K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Desmond Sean Desmond	Director of Merchandising Metro NY	Bozzuto's Inc.
DeSoto Heather DeSoto	VP of Category Execution Services	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
DeVito Thomas DeVito	Customer Business Lead	Mondelez International
Doong Annie Doong	Director Category Planning	Unilever
Drantch Fred Drantch	Director, Regional Sales	The J.M. Smucker Company
Duffy Brendan Duffy	Team Lead Grocery	Mars Snacking
Duggan Tim Duggan	Vice President- Retail	Dot Foods, Inc.
Dumitrescu Ana Dumitrescu	Sr. Team Leader- Strategic Grocer	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Dwyer Taighe Dwyer	Vice President, Grocery	Primo Brands
Edwards Jeff Edwards	Vice President, Supply Chain	Bozzuto's Inc.
Eminger Alison Eminger	Associate Director, Cross-Category Strategy	Kellanova
Evans Ilea Evans	VP, Sales, West Region, Snacks	The Campbell's Company
Evans John Evans	Director of Center Store Grocery	Weis Markets, Inc.
Evans Scott Evans	GVP Non-Foods and Center Store Leader	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Fahrenhorst Tim Fahrenhorst	Director, Center Store	Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Falcone Brian Falcone	Vice President, Northeast Sales	Danone North America
Faught Beth Faught	General Manager	CROSSMARK
Figenholtz Glenn Figenholtz	Senior Vice President., Merchandising	Lowes Foods, LLC
Finley Ryan Finley	Senior Director, Sales	Georgia-Pacific
Finley Stacey Finley	Vice President, Managing Director	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Fitterer Jim Fitterer	VP Center Store Category Management	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Flaherty Jack Flaherty	Associate	Flowers Foods
Fleming Tamara Fleming	Director, Sales Core Customers	The Clorox Company
Flood Daniel Flood	Director of Space Planning & Analytics	SpartanNash Company
Forde Christopher Forde	Senior Director, Dairy and Frozen	Giant Eagle, Inc.
Fudger Dan Fudger	Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Supply Chain Trade Relations	C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Fuller Kellee Fuller	Manager, Registration & Meeting Services	FMI
Gatling Rachael Gatling	Director, Customer Collaboration	Mondelez International
Gaugert Tom Gaugert	Director Sales Salty Snacks	The Hershey Company
Gegechkori Yana Gegechkori	Industry Relations Coordinator	Unilever
Gioielli Thomas Gioielli	Associate Director of Customer Experience Customer Development	Unilever
Glei Dan Glei	Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing	K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Glitzky Melissa Glitzky	Account Executive	Mondelez International
Goldberg Allan Goldberg	Vice President, West Sales	Danone North America
Gorbach Matt Gorbach	Vice President, CCB - Consumer	The J.M. Smucker Company
Gouger Tim Gouger	Senior Director, Regional Accounts	Kellanova
GRADY BO GRADY	Associate	Flowers Foods
Gramlich Julie Gramlich	Sr Manager, Midwest Region - Foods	Unilever
Gray Angela Gray	Customer Vice President	Post Consumer Brands
Greek Donna Greek	Executive Assistant	Flowers Foods
Green Matthew Green	Senior Director of Sales, Natural and Conventional	Chomps
Greer Kevin Greer	Director, Sales	General Mills, Inc.
Griffin Tierra Griffin	Sr. Customer Manager	General Mills, Inc.
Gross Mike Gross	VP Center Store Sales & Merchandising	Weis Markets, Inc.
Guthrie Jay Guthrie	Vice President, Client Solutions	Advantage Solutions
Halverson Alex Halverson	Customer Fulfillment Director	General Mills, Inc.
Harris Kolton Harris	Director Merchandising & Marketing, Super 1 Foods Banner	Brookshire Grocery Company
Hartong, Henk Hartong,	Chairman and CEO	Brynwood Partners L.P.
Heald Andrew Heald	Director	Primo Brands
Heggelke Steven Heggelke	Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Procurement	Bozzuto's Inc.
Heil Tim Heil	Chief Customer Officer	Pete and Gerry's Organics
Hendry Eric Hendry	Sr. Director Category Merchandising	UNFI
Herrin Tommy Herrin	SVP Business Development	Tactiq
Hickey Dennis Hickey	Chief Merchandising Officer	Krasdale Foods, Inc.
Hild Pam Hild	Director, Center Store	Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Hobbs Meagan Hobbs	Manager, Events and Meetings	Conagra Brands
Hoppenjans Tyler Hoppenjans	Associate	Winkler, Inc.
Horton Corey Horton	Director of Business Development	The Kraft Heinz Company
Horvath Drew Horvath	Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy	WK Kellogg Co
Huff Heidi Huff	Senior VP Consumer Engagement	Alliance Retail Group
Huffman Josh Huffman	Head of Sales - US	Unilever
Hunter Jeff Hunter	Senior Vice President	Alliance Retail Group
Irving Boyd Irving	Vice President Center Store Value Chain Associated Food Stores	Associated Food Stores, LLC
Jackson Karen Jackson	Director Category Sales	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Jackson Lori Jackson	Head of Planning, Industry, and Customer Engagement	The Kraft Heinz Company
Jacob Katie Jacob	Associate Director, Customer Strategies & Solutions	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Johns Martha Johns	Director of Category Leadership	Mitchell Grocery Corporation
Johnston Emily Johnston	Senior Manager, Category Management	Chomps
Jolly Beth Jolly	Vice President, Communications, Meals & Beverages and Snacks	The Campbell's Company
Jurkovic Brian Jurkovic	Director – Grocery Central	Mars Snacking
Kalebaugh Colleen Kalebaugh	VP Regionals, Natural and Alternative Channels	Kodiak
Keener Christian Keener	Director, Sales	Mars Snacking
Kellmanson Mary Kellmanson	Senior Vice President, Marketing	Merchants Distributors, LLC
KELLY HEATHER KELLY	Associate Brand Manager	Flowers Foods
Kinczkowski Thomas Kinczkowski	Director, Sales, Central	Mondelez International
Kindle Brent Kindle	Customer Vice President	Post Consumer Brands
King Randy King	Vice President, Center Store Merchandising	UNFI
Kissh Katarina Kissh	Senior Manager, Channel Development	Primo Brands
Koch Paulo Koch	Senior Vice President	Alliance Retail Group
Koenig Robert Koenig	VP, Sales	Danone North America
Kross Gil Kross	Sr. Customer Business Manager	Danone North America
Kucharik Bethany Kucharik	Director, Category Management	Mondelez International
La Kier Michael La Kier	Vice President, Brand Development	IGA, INC.
Lester Kaitlyn Lester	Director, Operations	Lunds & Byerlys (L&B)
Letchinger Dan Letchinger	Business Units Senior VP – Growth	Flowers Foods
Lowe Tim Lowe	President	Lowes Foods, LLC
Lybarger Britt Lybarger	Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning	The Kraft Heinz Company
Mack Maurice Mack	Team Leader, West	The Clorox Company
Madison David Madison	Vice President - Nashville	Alliance Retail Group
Malenfant Ryan Malenfant	VP, Sales, West Region, Meals & Beverages	The Campbell's Company
Manocchio Marco Manocchio	Vice President, Sales & Customer and Category Business - Pet	The J.M. Smucker Company
Marsh Kelly Marsh	Director Sales, Industry Affairs	Nestle USA, Inc.
Mascaro Toni Mascaro	Vice President, Meeting Services	FMI
Massie Steve Massie	Chief Merchandising Officer	Alliance Retail Group
McCarter Garrett McCarter	Sr. Manager Customer Account	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
MCDERMOND DEAN MCDERMOND	Associate	Flowers Foods
McDole Brian McDole	Vice President of Sales Strategy	Pete and Gerry's Organics
McDonnell Joseph McDonnell	Head of Sales, Meals & Beverages	The Campbell's Company
McGowan Mark McGowan	Executive Vice President, Retail & Chief Merchandising Officer	C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
McGurgan Matthew McGurgan	Head of Sales, Grocery Regionals	Unilever
McKenna Mike McKenna	Sr Manager, Northeast Region	Unilever
Mears Darla Mears	CCO	Kodiak
Merkel Cindy Merkel	Director, Sales	Kellanova
Merritt David Merritt	Senior Vice President, Sales	Conagra Brands
Messina Dominic Messina	Director, Center Store	Lunds & Byerlys (L&B)
Millar Kallie Millar	General Manager	CROSSMARK
Miller Brian Miller	Director, Category Management, Food	The Hershey Company
Miller Jeff Miller	Biscuit Planner	Mondelez International
Miller Sydney Miller	Senior Manager Strategic Projects	The Hershey Company
Mitchell Kelly Mitchell	Senior Director, Inedible, Pet and Baby	Giant Eagle, Inc.
Monsky Harrison Monsky	Director, Center Store Merchandising	Weis Markets, Inc.
Moore Bob Moore	Vice President, Sales	Post Consumer Brands
Moore Nicole Moore	Industry Affairs - Lead Sales	Nestle USA, Inc.
Mueller Joe Mueller	Vice President Purposeful Engagement	Kellanova
Navarrski Raquel Navarrski	Sales Strategy & Planning Director, Cereal	General Mills, Inc.
Nazario Daniel Nazario	Vice President Accounts	Kellanova
Neugebauer Jeff Neugebauer	VP Grocery	Flowers Foods
Nevitt Scott Nevitt	Director, Sales	General Mills, Inc.
Noffke Tracey Noffke	Customer Logistics Director, Strategy & Service	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Nordstrom Steve Nordstrom	Vice President of Center Store	Big Y Foods, Inc.
Nygaard Beth Nygaard	Senior Team Leader, Customer Development	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
O'Connell Michael O'Connell	Sales Strategy & Planning Director - Meals & Baking Solutions	General Mills, Inc.
O'Farrell Kevin O'Farrell	SVP Retail Customers	Flowers Foods
Obinna Obilo Obinna	Senior Manager Brand Marketing	Nestle USA, Inc.
Oliver Jason Oliver	Director, Sales	The J.M. Smucker Company
Osborn Josh Osborn	Director of Center Store Merchandising - Frozen and Dairy	SpartanNash Company
Oschman Kyle Oschman	Vice President of Sales	Great Kitchens Food Company
Ostrowe Tony Ostrowe	Director Grocery East	Mars Snacking
Oswalt Valerie Oswalt	Chief Executive Officer	Kodiak
Pace Jason Pace	Director of Procurement & Marketing	Winkler, Inc.
Pariseau Craig Pariseau	Director	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Parks Hailey Parks	Senior Manager, Category Management: Food East	The Hershey Company
Parochka Teresa Parochka	Sales Operation Specialist	General Mills, Inc.
Pasch Brandon Pasch	Senior Vice President, Retail & Independent Merchandising	SpartanNash Company
Payne Mendy Payne	Director	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Perone Ashley Perone	Manager, Category	Chomps
Peyton Kelsey Peyton	Manager, Trade Relations & Events	Mars Snacking
Pingel Jordan Pingel	Event Manager	The Hershey Company
Pitner Michele Pitner	Senior Director, Power of TreeHouse	TreeHouse Foods, Inc.
Pittman Katie Pittman	Senior Manager, Customer Commercialization	The J.M. Smucker Company
Placzek Dave Placzek	Center Store Director	Big Y Foods, Inc.
Potts Shaun Potts	Director, Sales, Geo Food East	The Hershey Company
Prast Richard Prast	Sales Team Leader	The Clorox Company
Pyatt Chastity Pyatt	Director of Category Management	K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Ramsey Jason Ramsey	President	Merchants Distributors, LLC
Raucci Anthony Raucci	President of Sales	Hometown Food Company
Regine David Regine	Senior CPM	Unilever
Rewiski Heather Rewiski	Senior Vice President, Regional Accounts	Danone North America
Ridenour Michael Ridenour	Vice President, Industry Relations	UNFI
Rinaldi John Rinaldi	Vice President Sales	Nestle USA, Inc.
Ring-Sanders Stacey Ring-Sanders	Vice President Grocery Industry and Category Leadership	WK Kellogg Co
Rios Mike Rios	Procurement Manager	Krasdale Foods, Inc.
Rising Rick Rising	Vice President of Sales - Grocery Channel	Georgia-Pacific
Rivers Sarah Rivers	Senior Director, Connected Commerce	IGA, INC.
Robins Peggy Robins	Senior Manager, Meeting Services	FMI
Robinson Daniel Robinson	VP, Sales, East Region, Snacks	The Campbell's Company
Robinson Jodi Robinson	Vice President, Merchandising	Lunds & Byerlys (L&B)
Rohr Jim Rohr	Vice President, Center Store Merchandising	Giant Eagle, Inc.
Rongey Lisa Rongey	Manager, Sales Event Planning and Communications	Danone North America
Ross Mike Ross	Vice President, Go-To-Market Commercial Strategy	Kellanova
Sander Carrie Sander	Chief Customer Officer	Kellanova
Sass Nick Sass	Director, Sales, West Food	The Hershey Company
Schaefer Tim Schaefer	Vice President - Northeast	Alliance Retail Group
Scheidler Paige Scheidler	Senior Category Manager	Georgia-Pacific
Scherger Chad Scherger	SVP, DSD Transformation & Execution	The Campbell's Company
Schmidt Dave Schmidt	Sr. Director Category Merchandising	UNFI
Schwartz Christy Schwartz	Sr. Manager Market Insights	Nestle USA, Inc.
Scott Dan Scott	SVP of DSD Sales	Flowers Foods
Shaffer Donna Shaffer	Director, Pet and Sweek Baked Snacks, Regional Sales	The J.M. Smucker Company
Sigler Stratton Sigler	Director of HMC, GM, category management	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Simeone Josh Simeone	Senior Manager, Sales Communications	The Campbell's Company
Simpson Kyle Simpson	Director Customer Supply Chain	Kellanova
Sittig Candy Sittig	Director Category Sales	Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG)
Smith Alan Smith	Director, Sales Communications & Operations	General Mills, Inc.
Sokol Jason Sokol	Vice President - Marketing	Associated Food Stores, LLC
Somers Ashley Somers	Team Lead	Unilever
Spatola John Spatola	Senior Manager Account Manager	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Stafford Kevin Stafford	Vice President, Center Store Operations	K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Stebbins Micheal Stebbins	Sr. Account Mfg	Post Consumer Brands
Stewart Jenna Stewart	Administrative Assistant	The J.M. Smucker Company
Thomas Brad Thomas	Vice President, Customer Development	Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Thomas Madison Thomas	Sr. Customer Manager	General Mills, Inc.
Thyen Jeremy Thyen	Buyer	Winkler, Inc.
Timko Chris Timko	Vice President, Sales	Brynwood Partners L.P.
Tomandl Chris Tomandl	Vice President Retail Accounts - West	Flowers Foods
Toscano Joe Toscano	Vice President, Trade and Industry Development	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Townley Mike Townley	Agency Sales Manager	Georgia-Pacific
Trombetta Julie Trombetta	Sr. Manager Omnichannel Shopper Marketing	Georgia-Pacific
Turpin Andrew Turpin	Senior Director, Customer Experience - Retail	Danone North America
Turtle Jason Turtle	Senior Customer Manager	General Mills, Inc.
Vannucci Jennifer Vannucci	Director of Marketing	Krasdale Foods, Inc.
Verschelden Olivier Verschelden	Category Manager	Mars Snacking
Vo Theresa Vo	Associate	Unilever
Voeltz Corinne Voeltz	Manager, Midwest Region – Non Foods	Unilever
Walton Sam Walton	Vice President, Merchandising	W. Lee Flowers & Co., Inc.
Watts Billy Watts	Vice President, Sales	General Mills, Inc.
Wei Irene Wei	Sr. Director Sales	Kellanova
Weisel Andy Weisel	Manager, Team Sales	Kellanova
Wellons Dana Wellons	Dir. Of Merchandising	Alliance Retail Group
Wells Jason Wells	Director of Dairy, Frozen & Reset Teams	K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
West Michael West	Vice President, Large Format	The Hershey Company
Westwater Aleksa Westwater	Director, Retail Activations, Promotions and Licensing	Kellanova
Whitehead Michael Whitehead	Director of Center Store -Grocery	Big Y Foods, Inc.
Wiktorowski Meredith Wiktorowski	Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer	Flowers Foods
Wilkins Sean Wilkins	Director , West Regionals	Mondelez International
Willaert Diana Willaert	Associate Manager, Customer Events Industry Initiatives	WK Kellogg Co
Winburn Scott Winburn	Senior Director of Pricing Strategy	Coborn's, Inc.
Woodward Robert Woodward	VP, Sales	Tactiq
Yacavone Gerald Yacavone	Senior Director, Sales	Georgia-Pacific
Yates Jane Yates	Vice President, Commercial Strategy	WK Kellogg Co
Zimmerman Shane Zimmerman	Development Chef	Conagra Brands
Zulfer Christopher Zulfer	Director, Center Store	SpartanNash Company

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