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The People, Places and Faces Sure, the speakers were great, the scenery spectac- ular but the shining stars of the 2012 FEDA conven- tion were the people— Ace Mart's Carl Gustafson graciously volunteering his time to lead a very suc- cessful All-IndustryThink Tank Session,New Board Members LeGrande Steenblik and Patrice Hagan exchanging valu- able tidbits as leaders of the popular dealer round- tables; and member after member sharing laughs, quiet moments and serious conversation with close friends and associates. Top Left: Long-time FEDA supporter Jerry Greene (left) of Hotel & Restaurant Supply and Ace Mart's Chuck Bridgman at the FEDA Opening Reception. Middle: Two-term FEDA President Jim Hanson and his wife, Kathleen, receive special recognition from incoming President Brad Wasserstrom for their years of service. Bottom: Outgoing board members (from left to right): Walne Donald, Mobile Fixture & Equipment Co.; Scott Miller, State Restaurant Equipment; Charlie Fusari, Myers Restaurant Supply; and Richard Manias, Dine Co. Bottom: E&A Supply's Joel Green (right) chats with longtime friend Dave Bernstein of AllPoints/FPS. Right: This year, the All- Industry Think Tank gave manufacturers and distributors an opportunity to come to the table for a session of meaningful dialogue. July/August 201 2 1 9