NAMA announces new board, names Moran chairman
Patrick Moran, owner of Moran Refreshments, was named chair of the board of directors of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA).
Moran has extensive experience in the convenience services industry, having helped launch Moran Refreshments in 1989 alongside his father. He has been actively involved in state and national advocacy organizations, representing the industry on legislative issues that affect convenience services.
He has previously served as president of the Texas Merchandise Vending Association and has been an active member of the NAMA board for several years. In 2023, he was recognized as NAMA’s Operator of the Year.
For the 2025-2026 term, NAMA board officers include:
- Chair: Patrick Moran, Moran Refreshments
- Chair elect: Michael Schwartz, Nestlé Professional Solutions
- Vice chair: Scott Halloran, Trolley Hospitality Companies
- Secretary/treasurer: Matt Hubbard, Continental Vending
- Past chair: Tom Steuber, Associated Services
In addition, several new members were elected:
- Louis Baresh, Executive Refreshments
- Ashley Hubler, U-Select-It
- Cathy Lewenberg, Bevi
- Sharon Peyer, Crane Payment Innovations
- Nate Rosenstock, Crafty
- Mike Rossi, Keurig Dr Pepper
- Melissa Schwartz, Aramark Refreshments
They join current members Boris Amegadjie, 365 Retail Markets; April Cathcart, Mars Wrigley; Michael Coffey, Canteen; Nicky Gacos, Colorado Café Associates; John Hickey, Tech 2 Success LLC; Mike Hoeft, Bunn; Richard Kennedy, Five Star Breaktime Solutions; Tom McCarthy, The Coca-Cola Co.; Bill Moxey, PepsiCo Foodservice & Vending; David Pemberton, Pepi Companies; Sylvia Rowe, SR Strategy; Linda Saldana, Seventh Wave Refreshments; Patrick Sheehan, Sheehan Brothers Vending; Arthur Siller, Evergreen Refreshments; Amber Starr, G & J Marketing and Sales; and Ravi Venkatesan, Cantaloupe Inc.
