State of the Vending & Micro Market Industry Report

Kevin Brinton is the Vice President of Operations for Evergreen Refreshments, based out of the company’s Corporate Office in Renton, Washington. In his role, Kevin oversees four distinct distribution centers—Seattle, Olympia, Portland, and Spokane—and leads the supporting functions across the broader BBV organization, including procurement, product management, and data analytics infrastructure.

 Beyond Evergreen Refreshments, Kevin actively contributes to the operation of the broader family of companies and investments as the organization transitions to its next generation of leadership. 

Kevin is a graduate of Anderson University in South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Finance and Data Analytics while competing as a pitcher on the university’s baseball team. He currently resides in Kirkland, Washington.

 Outside of work, Kevin is an outdoor enthusiast. He recently completed his first Half Ironman (70.3) in Orlando, Florida, and plans to compete in another 70.3 in Victoria, Canada in June, followed by a full Ironman in October. He also enjoys travel, skiing (both snow and water), and spending as much time outside as possible.

As Sales Director at Panoptyc, Bridger Keally is on a mission to eliminate the operational stress caused by retail theft and outdated surveillance. By focusing deeply on the specific pain points of store operators, Bridger has helped expand Panoptyc’s footprint to more than 20,000 locations across North America. He specializes in deploying seamless camera and data solutions that empower retailers to combat shrink and labor gaps through smarter technology.

Tony began his career in 2015 as VP of Operations at Three Square Market, where he played a pivotal role in scaling core operations. In 2017, he relocated to the UK as the company’s first international employee, successfully establishing and leading Three Square Market’s global business from the ground up. By 2022, he had advanced to President of Three Square Market, overseeing all operations across the United States, Canada, and International markets.

In December 2023, Three Square Market was acquired by Cantaloupe Inc. Tony transitioned into VP of SMB Sales, where he has been responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of 35,000 customers. He specializes in expanding client relationships from single vending machines into comprehensive micro market and Smart Store solutions. Following Cantaloupe’s acquisition by 365 Retail Markets in May 2026, he assumed the role of VP of SMB & New Logo Sales while also overseeing the Residential and Hospitality divisions.

Sandy is one of the convenience services industry's most respected leaders, bringing nearly four decades of experience in vending, micro markets, office coffee service and foodservice operations. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for driving growth through operational excellence, strategic sales, merchandising, and customer-focused innovation. Today, she provides consulting for operators across the country to help them strengthen their businesses. A longtime supporter of the industry and active NAMA member, Sandy is widely recognized for her leadership, mentorship and passion for helping others succeed.

Patrick McGinty is the founder of VendVue, where he builds and runs outbound sales engines for convenience services operators.

VendVue is a done-for-you outbound system designed to help vending, micro market, office coffee operators consistently secure higher-quality locations. Patrick and his team handle the entire outbound process: identifying ideal accounts, executing multi-channel outreach, managing pipeline activity and delivering qualified opportunities directly to operators.

Patrick’s work is focused on one outcome: predictable location growth without relying on referrals, inbound leads or guesswork. By combining disciplined outbound execution with data-driven targeting, VendVue helps operators protect cash flow, stay properly capitalized and scale with control.