NAC Editorial Team
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Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform
NAC member Freezing Point LLC (Salt Lake City, UT) has tapped food and beverage industry veteran Don Schneider to lead the fast-growing company’s new frozen beverage program offerings and strategic partnerships in food service and concessions. Over the past fourteen years with previous brands, including Fresh Blends, Tropics Mixology, and Dr. Smoothie, Schneider has launched […]
Micalizzi Named as NAC Vice President
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Patrick Micalizzi, Vice-President of Global Food and Beverage for National Amusements Theatres, has been appointed to the position of Vice President on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Micalizzi will fill the vacancy created by the sudden passing of Bill LeClair in November of […]
Video: Introduction to AI in Business NAC Webinar
On December 13th, 2023, Theresa Boysen helped unravel the complexities of AI. This seminar is a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of AI’s applications in the business landscape.
Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon 2024
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, the chief executive officer of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon. The announcement came today from Mitch Neuhauser, the managing director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 8th-11th, 2024 at Caesars Palace […]
J & J Snack Foods Corp. Elects Dan Fachner as Chairman of the Board
J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that its founder, Gerald B. Shreiber, has decided to transition from his role as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shreiber will remain a member of the Board of Directors, serving with the distinction of Chairman Emeritus of J & J Snack Foods Corp. Dan Fachner, who has served […]
In Memory – Bill LeClair
It is with great sorrow that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the sudden passing of Bill LeClair, Senior Vice President of Global Food and Beverage for National Amusements, Inc. and NAC Vice President. Bill became a member of NAC in 2009. He served on the Board of Directors for ten years. He also […]
Video: Olesen, Krueger Accept ShowEast Awards
NAC members Shelly Olesen and Ron Krueger II accepted industry awards at the ShowEast Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 26th at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Shelly Olesen, Vice President Sales & Marketing, C. Cretors and Company, accepts this year’s ShowEast NAC ICON Award. Introduction by Rob Novak. […]
NAC Expo 2024 Slated for July 16-19 at Marriott St. Louis Grand
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that the 2024 NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on July 16-19 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage industry. The event […]
National Amusements’ Stein to Receive Coca-Cola Empowerment Award
Rebecca Stein, the vice president of marketing & partnerships at National Amusements, will receive the ShowEast Coca-Cola Empowerment Award presented by The Coca-Cola Company. Ms. Stein will be presented with this special honor on Wednesday, October 25th as part of the ShowEast breakfast program at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Past recipients of this award […]
