National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

Chicago, IL 606060-310

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20 N Wacker Drive
Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 606060-310
United States of America
http://www.vending.org
312-346-0370
312-704-4140

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Executive Staff

Carla Balakgie, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO

Dan Mathews, NCE5, CCS, Executive Vice President & COO

Bill Meierling, Senior Vice President, External Affairs

Dean Gilland, NCE5, CCS, Vice President, Sales & Service

Roni Moore, Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations

Chip Potter, Vice President of Communications and Information Services

Sandy Larson, Senior Director & Counsel, Government Affairs

LyNae Schleyer, NCE, CMP, Vice President, Events

Jo Bradshaw, Senior Coordinator, Association & Member Services

Marilyn Dent, Manager/Executive Assistant, Association Services

Kelly Doherty, Manager, Marketing and Communications

Sheree Edwards, Regional Legislative Director

Pam Gilbert, Director of Association Services 

Erika Charleston, Education Coordinator

Gloria Gordils, Controller

Deborah Lara, Association Services Manager

Lindsey K. Nelson, CAE, Executive Director, Development

Melissa Villegas, Assistant to the President - Office Services Manager

Dr. Michael Kasavana, NCE5, Industry Technology/NAMA’s Endowed Professor

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Convenience services leaders to make their voices heard

July 22, 2024
More than 100 convenience services leaders from 32 states will convene in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2024 NAMA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit.
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OSC business veteran Tom Steuber heads NAMA's new board of directors

July 3, 2024
The National Automatic Merchandising Association’s new board of directors taps industry veterans and leaders in convenience services.
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Four key observations from the NAMA Show 2024

May 14, 2024
The 2024 NAMA Show in Dallas was notable for several reasons, including attendee turnout and trade show floor exhibits, the positive vibe, education sessions, and the many new...
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NAMA announces its 2024 Industry Awards honorees

April 18, 2024
The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced its 2024 NAMA Industry Awards honorees, including Jim Brinton with Evergreen Refreshments; American Food & Vending; ...
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NAMA announces release of VDI 2.0 technical standard

March 6, 2024
The new standard, Vending Data Interchange 2.0, supports more efficient information exchange between vending management systems and micro markets.
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NAMA comments on potential front-of-package (FOP) labeling regulations

Dec. 4, 2023
In a recently held public meeting, NAMA noted the importance of a complementary approach, aligning any FOP regulations with existing calorie disclosure rules already in place ...
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NAMA announces Karalynn McDermott of Eversys as its 2023 Coffee Legend of the Year

Oct. 4, 2023
McDermott, the second woman to be honored as NAMA’s Coffee Legend of the Year, is a career veteran in coffee equipment technology.
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NAMA leads coalition requesting IRS to keep ERTC program operational

Sept. 22, 2023
The recent decision by the IRS to suspend new ERTC claims has raised significant apprehensions for NAMA’s members.
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NAMA announces calls for 2023 Coffee Legend of the Year nominations

July 14, 2023
NAMA members are encouraged to nominate their peers and colleagues with a demonstrated history of leadership and excellence in coffee services. Coffee Legend of the Year is awarded...
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NAMA to address key industry issues at 2023 Fly-In & Advocacy Summit

July 3, 2023
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) announced a slate of programming to help define the policy agenda for its 2023 Fly-In & Advocacy Summit July 25-26 in Washington...

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On My Mind At NAMA, Part 2

May 2, 2018
Industry veteran turned consultant Bob Tullio asks vending, micro market and office coffee service operators to share what they saw and learned during the 2018 NAMA Show.
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This is Convenience Services

April 23, 2018
In Las Vegas, NAMA debuted This is Convenience Services, a video designed to illustrate fundamental shifts in our newly rebranded industry. This video will help tell our story...
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On My Mind At NAMA

April 19, 2018
Industry veteran turned consultant Bob Tullio asks vending, micro market and office coffee service operators to share what they saw and learned during the 2018 NAMA Show.
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Register Now For NAMA's Coffee, Tea & Water Show

Aug. 2, 2016
Registration is open for NAMA’s Coffee, Tea & Water (CTW) show, the largest event dedicated to the $4 billion U.S. coffee services industry. This year, NAMA has created a custom...
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Video: Come to the NAMA Fly In! An Update With Eric Dell

July 8, 2016
VendingMarketWatch Editor Emily Refermat sits down with NAMA's SVP of Government Affairs, Eric Dell, to discuss the upcoming NAMA Fly In taking place next week in Washington, ...
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NAMA Takes Part In White House Meetings At 2015 Public Policy Conference

Oct. 9, 2015
(CHICAGO) October 9, 2015 – NAMA’s Board of Directors met with multiple White House offices Wednesday, October 7 during Advocacy in Action 2015, the association’s Public Policy...
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New NAMA Chair Talks Big Ideas

June 29, 2015
Longtime industry member Howard Chapman, vice president/division manager of Royal Cup Coffee and new NAMA Chair, talks big ideas with VMW Editor Emily Refermat. Click here to ...
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Mark Dieffenbach Discusses His Motivations, The Industry's Strengths

March 30, 2015
NAMA recently awarded Mark Dieffenbach of The Hershey Company with the prestigious Industry Person of the Year Award 2015. Dieffenbach sits down with VMW Editor Emily Refermat...
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What You Need To Know About The Final Calorie Disclosure Rule

Dec. 19, 2014
Emily Refermat, editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, asks NAMA’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Dell to explain some key points of the...

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NAMA announces Matt Bisenius as vice president of external affairs

June 12, 2023
Bisenius takes over the role previously held by Mike Goscinski who departed NAMA earlier this year.
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The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced strong 2023 NAMA Show turnout, sets date for 2024

May 17, 2023
The NAMA Show 2024 will take place May 7-9, in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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NAMA announces the 2023 industry award recipients

May 8, 2023
NAMA’s Industry Person of the Year, David Marler; Operator of the Year, Moran Refreshments (Patrick D. Moran); and Allied Member of the Year, G & J Marketing and Sales (Dan Kozlak...
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NAMA Announces The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water – Together in 2021

Dec. 1, 2020
Registration is open for The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water – Together in 2021, a co-located experience featuring both of NAMA’s flagship events. The co-located show will take...
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NAMA Secures Marketability of Eco-Friendly Vending Machines

Nov. 19, 2020
In this key win for the convenience services industry, NAMA has completed a two-work effort to update national safety standards around placement of vending machines with eco-friendly...
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NAMA Offering Three Webinars This Week

Nov. 17, 2020
As part of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Fall Festival of Knowledge, three webinars are available to members this week:The Essence of Coffee Module 1...
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NAMA Webinar: Driving Growth

Nov. 3, 2020
Continuing its Fall Festival of Knowledge, the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) will offer a webinar, Driving Growth: Macro Trends Changing the Way Consumers...
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NAMA's WIN Group Partners with WFF

Oct. 28, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's (NAMA) Women in the Industry (WIN) group has partnered with the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) to offer additional educational...
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NAMA Webinar: A Look at the Economic Landscape of the Nation

Oct. 27, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) will host a webinar examining the state of the economy across the U.S. as both the federal government and state governments...