(CHICAGO) March 29, 2016 – Scott Meskin, President of Black Tie Services, was recently named NAMA’s Operator of the Year as part of the association’s 2016 Industry Awards. Meskin will be presented with his award April 13 at the 2016 NAMA OneShow in Chicago.
The NAMA Operator of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited the highest level of integrity, dedication, and leadership in the refreshment services industry. The recipient of this award has a penchant for innovation and embraces industry technology in their business and shows leadership within the industry and their community.
As President of Black Tie Services, Scott has grown his company from a small operation founded with his father in 1989, to a full-service break room provider featuring nearly 7,000 machines. Under his leadership, and with his passion for innovation, the company was quick to adopt technology and saw major growth after incorporating cutting-edge equipment and vending management solutions including DEX, telemetry and pre-kitting. A 35-year industry veteran, Scott began his vending career at age 15 driving routes on his learners permit, helping his boss fill vending machines. Before founding Black Tie, he headed up small vending and OCS businesses, including one he owned during college.
Committed to advocacy and building awareness of the industry, Scott actively participates in grassroots efforts at the state and federal level educating elected officials on industry issues, testifying before the Maryland legislature and participating in NAMA’s DC Fly-Ins. He currently serves as President of the Maryland-DC Vending Association and will be a NAMA Fly-In Captain this summer.
Scott and his team were recognized as part of Automatic Merchandiser’s 2015 Pros to Know and Team Pros to Know, and he sits on the advisory boards of USConnect and Vagabond Vending. He is heavily involved in Black Tie’s support of local organizations including the Maryland Food Bank, Kennedy Krieger Institute and New Level Basketball Camp. Scott resides in Baltimore, MD with his wife Kelly and their four children.
About the Awards:
The NAMA Industry Awards are presented to individuals that best exemplify support of the refreshment services industry through a history of service and leadership throughout the industry and in their own communities. They must be innovative, possess a willingness to expand conventional practices and follow ethical business standards in accordance with the NAMA code of ethics.
