(CHICAGO) August 15, 2016 – The NAMA Foundation announced the three scholarship recipients of its annual NAMA Scholars Scholarship Program.
The recipients will each be awarded full scholarships and a travel stipend to attend the 2016 NAMA Executive Development Program (EDP) at Michigan State University this fall. Each scholarship is valued at $3,875.
The 2016 NAMA Scholars recipients are:
- Ashilyn Sunderman, Manager, Smith Vending
- Jack Brown, President & CEO, Eagle USA
- Duncan Smith, Vice President & COO, All Star Services
“We continue to raise the bar with the caliber of candidates that apply for these scholarships,” said Lindsey Nelson, Executive Director of the NAMA Foundation.
“This year we saw more candidates who were engaged on NAMA committees and special interest groups, as well as in their respective state councils, which really helped the selection committee in choosing among more than a dozen highly-qualified industry leaders. The selection committee is confident that the depth of industry experience exhibited by this year’s recipients will add to the richness and quality of the experience that have become the hallmarks of this highly prestigious program,” she concluded.
The NAMA Scholars program is funded annually through participation in Foundation-sponsored events such as the Silent Auction, CTW golf outing, year-end Annual Appeal, and through voluntary contributions made along with NAMA member dues renewals.
For more information about the NAMA Foundation, please visit http://www.namanow.org/foundation.
About EDP: NAMA’s Executive Development Program, taking place at Michigan State University in East Lansing on October 23-27, is designed for senior-level leaders in convenience services who are key decision-makers in areas of finance, marketing, operations and human resource management.
This five-day intensive and highly-interactive course, featuring professors from the renowned Broad School of Hospitality Business, explores topics including strategic leadership, business analytics, financial analysis and negotiation strategies.
For more information and to register for EDP, visit: https://www.namanow.org/education-2/msu-executive-development-program
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1100 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
