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14 FEDA News & Views The FEDA Education Foundation now focuses on new education and training priorities for E&S distributors, including experiential young industry leader development, digital strategies and operations training, and peer exchange programs. FEDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Supporting E&S Distribution Education and Training "Our company contributes to FEDA's Education Foundation to help ensure that current and future generations of E&S distributors are prepared to succeed in an evolving marketplace." David Rolston, President & CEO, Hatco Corporation Financial support from our industry partners and FEDA members helps the Foundation provide relevant training to advance distribution and increase the skills of individuals who work for FEDA member companies. FEDA YOUNG INDUSTRY LEADERS STEERING COMMITTEE FRONT ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): ERIC ELLINGSON, BARGREEN ELLINGSON; MORGAN TUCKER, M. TUCKER; YOUNG INDUSTRY LEADER CHAIR GENE CLARK, CLARK FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT; STEPHANIE BEAN, ACE MART RESTAURANT SUPPLY; ELIZABETH PRICE, CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS; AND KERI LLEWELLYN, TRIMARK. BACK ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): KURT MASCHARI, BEST RESTAURANT EQUIP.; JONATHAN GUSTAFSON, ACE MART RESTAURANT SUPPLY; JAKE WEBBER, KITTREDGE; CARA SCHLARB, TUNDRA; BRIAN RINGELHEIM, GLOBE EQUIPMENT; AND ALEX LU, RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT MARKET. NOT PICTURED: ERIC SCHMITT, RAPIDS WHOLESALE; AND ANDREW O'QUINN, THOMPSON & LITTLE. This support funds FEDA Young Industry Leaders retreats and other programs in which emerging distribution professionals learn about leadership from successful industry CEOs. The Foundation also provides e-commerce technologies and operations training, and online and in-person peer exchange programs. In addition, the Foundation links member companies to other education and training programs offered through E&S industry partners. For information about the FEDA Education Foundation or to contribute, please contact CEO Tracy Mulqueen at tracy@feda.com or 224-293-6501. Tracy Mulqueen, CEO 2250 Point Boulevard, Suite 200 Elgin, Illinois 60123 tracy@feda.com 224-293-6501