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ALI DAY
Ali Day has dedicated 16 years of
hard work and commitment to the
vending industry. Starting as an office
administrator and route driver at S&L
Vending, Day seized every opportunity
for growth. Moving to BestFit Vending,
she pursued her associate degree in
management and accounting, eventually rising to the
position of chief operating officer. Transitioning to Vistar,
Day furthered her education, earning a bachelor's
degree in business management while excelling as a
customer services manager. Now, as the administration
and accounting manager at Vistar Phoenix, she looks
forward to celebrating 10 years with Vistar in November
2024. Beyond her professional pursuits, she finds
fulfillment as a devoted wife and mother of four. In her
spare time, she serves as the president and coach of her
local Little League, sharing her passion and expertise
with the community.
RODRIGO DE AZAMBUJA
His peers nominated Rodrigo Wainer de Azambuja for
his work as president of Beliv, leading a multi-milliondollar
company with more than 10 brands present in
nearly all states.
ROB DODY
Rob Dody is a senior engineering
manager at Structural Concepts
Corp., where he works in new
product development and lifecycle
management in the refrigeration and
electrical engineering department.
Dody leads a team of engineers to
design cutting-edge refrigerated merchandisers. In
his work, he developed the first open-air refrigerated
merchandisers for micro-market applications. He also
developed and the Autonomous Retail Merchandiser
(ARM) refrigeration system.
BRENNAN DRUHOT
Brennan Druhot is the purchasing
manager at Maumee Valley Group in
Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from
the University of Toledo in 2021 with
a degree in operations and supply
chain management, and business
law. His journey with Maumee Valley
Group began during college when he worked in all
areas of the business, and he developed a fascination
for this diverse industry. Once Druhot graduated,
he started as a purchasing manager, and he quickly
gathered more hats to wear within the company. He
highly enjoys helping the company push forward and
helping to solve any problems that arise within the
industry. He is eager to see what comes next.
EMILY GALANT
Emily Galant is the senior
customer manager at Mars
Ice Cream US, where she
leads the unattended retail
business and drives strategic
growth initiatives for the
frozen category. With six years
of experience at Mars, Emily has built strong
relationships with operators, suppliers and the
Mars Wrigley team. She is passionate about
delivering exceptional service and innovative
solutions, and her dynamic leadership style
combines a results-driven approach with a
deep commitment to her team and customers.
Emily has pioneered new display vessels and
merchandising strategies for frozen products in
the micro market and office coffee service (OCS)
spaces, enhancing product visibility and sales.
Her expertise in product positioning and market
expansion, particularly within the ice cream
sector, has made her a key figure in the industry.
Emily's enthusiasm for the business and her
innovative mindset continue to drive success for
Mars Ice Cream in a competitive market.
JOSHUA GIAMBRA
Joshua Giambra, owner of Giambra
Vending, has been serving the
Florida panhandle since 2005.
He focuses on providing excellent
refreshment services while building
meaningful, caring relationships with
those in the community. Giambra
takes pride in the company's ability to offer a range
of services to meet the needs of all customers. He
partners with both national companies and locally
owned and operated businesses to provide a unique
array of products. Giambra is committed to his
community and frequently supports local schools
and other nonprofit organizations. It is because of
these values and partnerships that Giambra and the
company have received multiple national recognitions.
Giambra's ability to stand by his core values -integrity,
versatility and excellence - has led his company to
30% revenue increases year over year for the past
two years. He tirelessly works to develop bonds and
continues to be innovative in vending, markets and
pantry services.
If you would not be forgotten, as soon
as you are dead and rotten, either write
things worth reading, or do things
worth the writing.
- Benjamin Franklin
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