FEDA Weekly News for March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

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In This Issue

• Registration Now Open for the 2026 FEDA Executive Leadership Conference!

• Commercial Kitchen Stop Prepares for Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

• House Leaders Push to Codify National AI Framework

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FEDA NEWS

Registration Now Open for the 2026 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference!

Set for Sept. 15-18 in Park City, Utah, the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference offers foodservice equipment and supplies professionals invaluable insights into modern strategies for building successful and enduring enterprises. Hear from industry-changing speakers like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Verne Harnish, a business author and founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, who will build on the flywheel concepts presented by Jim Collins at last year’s conference. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and secure your spot today!

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Sign Up for Part 3 of the 2026 FEDA Education Series — AI-Powered Excel for Financial Modeling

FEDA has once again partnered with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) to deliver a customized finance education course at no cost to FEDA members. This three-part series will equip finance practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to implement best practices for financial modeling, lead in analytics, harness AI technologies, and drive sustainable organizational change. Participants in the live sessions may earn 2.4 CPE credits for each session. The third two-hour session will be presented at 10 a.m. CT on April 10. To register yourself or your finance team members, please click the button below. If you need assistance, contact Ashley Mueller, director of industry programs and professional development, at ashley@feda.com.

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MEMBER NEWS

Commercial Kitchen Stop Prepares for Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament

All proceeds from the event will be donated to HomeSafe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence in Palm Beach County and the surrounding South Florida region. Last year, Commercial Kitchen Stop’s golf outing drew 144 golfers who raised more than $10,000 for HomeSafe.

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Owner of Former Detroit Distributor Joins Great Lakes Hotel Supply

Dante Corsi has spent more than two decades helping operators in metropolitan Detroit through his work with, and eventual ownership of, People’s Restaurant Equipment.

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Women Industry Leaders Group to Meet Ahead of National Restaurant Association Show

The May 15 event is free to attend and will bring together inspiring voices, powerful conversations, and meaningful connections across the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

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Middleby Promotes Longtime Finance Employee to CFO

Since joining Middleby in 2011, Brittany Cerwin has taken on roles of increasing responsibility within the company’s finance department. As chief accounting officer, a position she assumed in 2023, Cerwin worked closely with the executive leadership team, overseeing and directing the financial reporting functions across all Middleby business units.

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New Director to Oversee Hatco’s Global Sourcing, Procurement Strategy

Jon Dungar brings more than 15 years of supply chain management experience to the FEDA manufacturer member.

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AI-Powered Excel for Financial Modeling
April 10, 2026
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16-19, 2026
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