Gold Awards Celebrate Member Achievements
Mark Fogarty, national sales manager for Thermo-Kool, shakes hands with ITW’s Gary Simpson after Thermo-Kool was announced as the manufacturer Extraordinary Service Award winner.
Steve Spittle, chief commercial officer for Middleby, spoke about the company’s efforts to fight food scarcity after accepting the Spirit of Giving Award.
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s industry professionals descended on Colorado Springs, Colorado, in mid-
September for the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference, FEDA took the opportunity to celebrate the unique achievements of its distributor and manufacturer members. The Gold Awards Breakfast
recognized member companies and individuals who are advancing the foodservice equipment and supplies industry through exemplary leadership and service. Winners were selected based on an application process and the weighted scoring of performance in the areas of workplace practices, customer service and the development of young professionals. The awards were presented by FEDA Board Chairman Dave Stafford, president and CEO of Stafford-Smith, and Gary Simpson, senior vice president
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Becky Jones, vice president of operations at Chef’s Deal, poses with ITW’s Gary Simpson after her company was awarded the dealer Extraordinary Service Award.
of U.S. sales for ITW Food Equipment Group, the sponsor of the Gold Awards Breakfast. Recipients each received an award featuring a connection circle design signifying the people who bridge gaps and create a sense of belonging within their organization and communities. The awards themselves were sponsored by Centra Culinary Finance, which was represented at the breakfast by Sandra VanBuren, vice president-head of culinary finance.
Jameel Burkett, president and CEO of Burkett Restaurant Equipment, stands with Gary Simpson, senior vice president of U.S. sales for ITW Food Equipment Group, as he accepts the dealer Model Workplace Award.
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