Don't Forget to Renew Your 2026 FEDA Membership Online Today!
Membership renewals are due — secure your benefits, educational resources, and exclusive opportunities for the year. Renewing your membership online is easier and quicker than ever, just follow the steps at the link below. Act now to ensure your company maintains uninterrupted membership! If you need assistance, please reach out to Director of Membership and Business Development Isabelle Piotrowski at isabelle@feda.com.
INDUSTRY NEWS
WebstaurantStore Opens Its Largest Distribution Facility
WebstaurantStore, a division of Clark Associates, celebrated the grand opening of its new logistics center in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Dec. 15. At 1.2 million square feet with 7 miles of conveyors, the facility is the dealer’s largest building by size.
MEMBER NEWS
Federal Supply Co-Owner Brenda Selevredes Remembered
It is with heavy hearts that FEDA shares the news of the passing of Brenda Selevredes, an owner of Federal Supply USA. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois, Brenda Selevredes passed away at her home on Dec. 30, 2025, at age 77. She is survived by her husband, Demetrios Selevredes II, chairman of Federal Supply USA; her sister, Victoria (David); and three children: Robert, Nicole (David), and Demetrios (Lillian).
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Connor Flynn Takes Over as President of Alliance Paper
Alliance Paper & Foodservice Equipment, a FEDA distributor member based in the Chicago area, has named Connor Flynn as its new president. He succeeds his father, Brian Flynn, who has owned and led the company since purchasing it in 1986.
Longtime TriMark Leader Retires After 50-Year Career
Harry Gallins was president and one of the founding partners of Foodcraft, a dealer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After helping solidify the company as an industry leader, Gallins was instrumental in TriMark’s purchase of Foodcraft in 1999 and its transformation into TriMark Foodcraft.
Crest Foodservice Equipment Hires Outside Sales Representative
Doug Devries brings more than 30 years of experience to the Virginia-based FEDA distributor member.
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Alto-Shaam Raises Record $200,000 for Blood Cancer Organization
In honor of founder Jerry Maahs, the FEDA manufacturer member is supporting Blood Cancer United’s mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for all patients and families.
Seasoned Pizza Oven Salesperson Joins Middleby Marshall
Jason Dees has more than 25 years of experience in management, sales, installations, equipment training, customer support, and hands-on fieldwork.
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FEDA Joins Trade Groups in Asking Treasury to Purge Beneficial Ownership Data
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that found the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional, possibly reviving the 2021 law that requires businesses with fewer than 20 employees to disclose beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In the Dec. 16 ruling, a three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the CTA fell within Congress’ power under the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause because it regulates economic activity. Business advocacy groups such as the S-Corp Association have rejected this interpretation of the CTA, noting that the law’s reporting requirements are triggered when a corporation is formed, not when it engages in economic activity.
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Department of Labor Issues Guidance to Employers on FMLA and FLSA Questions
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published updated guidance to employers on how they should apply elements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new opinions address common questions from employers related to issues such as leave, bonus payments, collective bargaining, and overtime.
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Updated International Agreement Exempts U.S. Companies From 15% Global Minimum Tax
On Monday, Jan. 5, the Trump administration announced a revised agreement with more than 145 countries through the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The new agreement ensures that companies headquartered in the United States will remain subject only to U.S. global minimum tax while exempting them from the OECD's “Pillar Two” rules that aim to impose a 15% global minimum tax. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said the exemption recognizes the tax sovereignty of the United States over the worldwide operations of U.S. companies and protects the value of U.S. research and development credits.
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16-19, 2026
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2026 FEDA Annual Conference
Sept. 15-18, 2026
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