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CAROLYN BARBARITE
Javamelts
Carolyn Barbarite is the creator and
president of Javamelts Flavored
Sugar, a certified women-owned
business. As a disruptive innovator,
she introduced four-time Best
Product Award-winning Javamelts
Flavored Sugar (two awards from CTW NAMA
Show in 2019 and 2021) into the marketplace for
OCS and vending. Barbarite says her goals are to
inspire, motivate and encourage her three daughters
and others to follow their dreams. Sustainability is
a priority, along with creating jobs, mentoring and
educating those coming up behind her, attending
charity events, making contributions for those in
need, and using only natural and clean ingredients
and recyclable packaging. Javamelts Flavored Sugar
is made with pure cane sugar and natural flavor, is
vegan, non-GMO, kosher, gluten-free, and offered in
Flavored Sugar Packets as well as 1.5-lb granulated
resealable pouch bags for coffee, tea, protein shakes,
yogurt, oatmeal, baking, artisan cocktails and more.
ANN CROSBY
McKee Foods Corporation
Ann Crosby has worked her way up the ranks at
McKee Foods Corporation. She was pleased to
join the Little Debbie Vending Team as a regional
sales executive for the Southeast region of the
United States. Crosby has a passion for the vending
industry and offering top-selling products that fill a
great need for vending operators. She works closely
with a team of vend brokers to provide great service
to their customers.
KIMBERLY GRAVES
Evergreen Refreshments
Kimberly Graves started as an
administrative assistant but quickly moved
up when her managers saw her passion
(maybe borderline obsession, she says) for
saving money - when she asked for her first
time off for the Black Friday holiday. Graves
loves saving money and making people happy at the same
time, so her job allows her to do just that. She is spearheading
the company's commitment to be a greener company. She has
been working on increasing healthy, affordable options in its
markets and vending machines and working with more local
vendors to reduce transportation costs and support local
businesses. Outside of work, Graves runs marathons to honor
the service and sacrifice of fallen military heroes.
CAROLINE HOLDEN
All Star Services Inc.
JENNIFER FOX
Fox Vending
For the last 23 years, Jennifer
Fox has managed a wide variety
of responsibilities ranging from
operations to sales and customer
service. In this time, she has grown
Fox Vending's customer base,
streamlined routes, reduced overhead and increased
the bottom-line. The accomplishment she is most
proud of came in 2021 when she launched Dragonolia
in honor of her late brother Justin, who died from a
heroin overdose in December 2018. Dragonolia is a
community of people sharing their stories of recovery
to show the world that there can be beauty in the
darkness of addiction. One dollar from every bag
of Dragonolia coffee sold goes to Herren Project,
a national nonprofit organization providing free
resources and support for the treatment, recovery and
prevention of substance use disorder.
Caroline Holden, a third-generation
member of All Star Services Inc., has
spent her life in the convenience services
industry. Since graduating with a Business
Administration degree from Western
Michigan University in 2009, she has
actively contributed to her family's business. Starting as
a member of the accounting team, she later shifted her
focus to customer service and sales within the office coffee
and specialty services department, where she now serves
as the director. In addition, Holden manages All Star's
product portfolio and supplier partnerships, constantly
seeking to enhance operational efficiency and elevate
customer experiences. With her extensive industry expertise,
unwavering commitment to excellence and strong leadership
skills, Holden ensures that All Star Services remains a trusted
provider of breakroom solutions, always adapting to meet the
changing demands of its customers.
MOLLIE KRUPP
365 Retail Markets
With six years of experience at the company,
Mollie Krupp is an integral member of
365 Retail Markets' executive team. She
is a dynamic, accomplished leader who
serves as the vice president of people at
365 Retail Markets, where she oversees
human resources, hiring, careers and M&A people integration.
Her ability to build strong relationships and foster a positive
workplace culture has helped create a thriving, productive
environment at 365 Retail Markets. Known for her engaging
and approachable demeanor, Krupp has earned a reputation
as a beloved and respected leader who inspires her team
to achieve their best. She has built teams, programs and
structures to ensure that the right people are hired, retained
and promoted to maintain 365's growth objectives.
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