Strong Supplier Relationships Earn Recognition for Wasserstrom

Wasserstrom, a FEDA distributor member based in Ohio, was recognized as The United Group’s (TUG) 2025 Member of the Year. The award honors a member of the sales and marketing organization that demonstrates outstanding partnership, engagement, and leadership.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by TUG,” said Chris Littlefield, executive vice president of operations at Wasserstrom. “We’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of great partners over the years, and this award says a lot about the people across our organization who show up and do the work the right way.”

TUG is a national member-owned sales and marketing group that serves about 300 independent B2B distributors in the janitorial and sanitation, packaging, foodservice, and safety industries. In a news release, Wasserstrom said it was selected for this year’s award because of its strong supplier relationships, reflecting its long-standing commitment to partnership and operational excellence across the foodservice industry.

“This honor is truly well deserved,” The United Group said in a statement about Wasserstrom. “Your team has set a high standard within the industry, and we are confident that your continued success will inspire others.”