EF&B Names New Directors at Charlotte Expo
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) announced several updates to its Board of Directors during the Annual Membership Meeting, held September 24, 2026, at the EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo in Charlotte, NC.
Following recommendations from the Nominating Committee, chaired by Rob Novak, the proposed slate of officers and directors was unanimously approved. The newly elected and returning Board members include:
Executive Leadership
David Haywood, Cinemark USA, Inc.– President-Elect
Chris Boutin, Cineplex Entertainment – Treasurer
Marianne Abiaad, Royal Corporation – Vice President
Brian Biehn, PretzelHaus Bakery – Vice President
Rob Lehman, Santikos Entertainment – Vice President
Patrick Miccalizi, Harbor Lights Entertainment, Inc. – Vice President
Directors
Jason Brown, NCG Cinemas
Ryan Dion, Landmark Cinemas of Canada Inc.
Lee Feldman, Pops Corn, Inc.
In addition, EF&B extended sincere thanks to the following outgoing Board Members for their contributions and commitment:
Chris Sciortino, AICP – Outgoing Director
Greg Fender, Sodexo – Live – Outgoing Director
About EF&B
Founded in 1944, the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association, formerly the National Association of Concessionaires, serves as the trade association for the recreation and leisure-time food and beverage concessions industry. Its members include owners and operators of various facilities, such as movie theatres, stadiums and arenas, zoos and aquariums, colleges and universities, foodservice contractors, park and recreation departments, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, ice and roller skating rinks, racetracks, bowling centers, outdoor facilities, convention centers, and performing arts centers. The Association also includes companies that supply products and services to these venues, including equipment manufacturers, popcorn processors, distributors, consultants, and brokers.
For more information:
Chris Dammann, Executive Vice President
612-849-8418
cdammann@naconline.org
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