Washington, D.C. — The Nationwide Grocers Affiliation (NGA), the commerce affiliation representing the unbiased grocery trade, not too long ago introduced the incoming and outgoing members of its Board of Administrators throughout The NGA Present.
NGA welcomed 9 new members to its Board, representing a various cross-section of unbiased grocers and trade companions from throughout the nation. The incoming Board members are:
- Ryan Adams, Gelson’s Markets
- Steve Clark, County Honest Meals Shops
- Jeff Gross, Federated Group, Inc.
- Ashley Harris, Stepherson’s, Inc.
- Andrew Kent, Glass Gardens ShopRite
- Kevin McDaniel, McDaniel Household Investments dba Piggly Wiggly
- Jenny Osner, Employed Man’s Grocery & Grill
- Katie Penny, Ok-VA-T Meals Shops, Inc.
- Mike Semmann, Wisconsin Grocers Affiliation
“NGA is happy to welcome this excellent group of trade leaders to the NGA Board of Administrators,” stated Greg Ferrara, President & CEO of the Nationwide Grocers Affiliation. “Every of those people brings worthwhile perspective, deep trade expertise, and a robust dedication to unbiased grocers. Their management will assist information NGA as we proceed advocating for our members and strengthening the unbiased grocery trade.”
NGA additionally expressed its honest appreciation to the Board members who’re concluding their service:
- John Bole, Yoke’s Meals, Inc.
- Emily Coborn-Wright, Coborn’s, Inc.
- Paula Janssen, Janssen’s Markets LLC
- Jon McCormick, Retail Grocers Affiliation of Higher Kansas Metropolis
- Kent Montgomery, PepsiCo Inc.
- Lauren G.D. Redman, Rudy’s Markets, Inc.
“We’re deeply grateful to our outgoing Board members for his or her dedication, management, and repair to NGA,” Ferrara added. “Their perception and steerage have helped advance our mission and strengthen the unbiased grocery group. We thank them for his or her significant contributions and lasting impression on NGA.”
The NGA Board of Administrators performs a essential position in shaping the affiliation’s strategic route and guaranteeing that the wants of unbiased grocers stay on the forefront of trade and coverage discussions.

