News Releases
EF&B Names New Directors at San Antonio Expo
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B), formerly NAC, announced several updates to its Board of Directors during the Annual Membership Meeting, held September 18, 2025, at the EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Following recommendations from the Nominating Committee, chaired by Denise de Zutter, the proposed slate of officers and directors […]
Jeff Peterson Named 2025 Mickey Warner Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Jeff Peterson, Account Manager-Theatre and Concessions Mars Wrigley Confection, has been named the 2025 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award […]
Patrick Micalizzi Named 2025 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Patrick Micalizzi, Senior Vice-President – Food and Beverage for Harbor Lights Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as National Amusements, Inc.), has been selected as the 2025 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by EF&B/NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre […]
Etter Receives Frank Liberto Award
Throughout his career, Larry Etter has worked tirelessly to modernize and professionalize the concessions industry. The veteran concessionaire, whose work in the industry spans five decades, has left an indelible mark on the food and beverage business in cinemas. As the recipient of this year’s Frank Liberto Award at Cinéshow, Etter will be receiving an […]
In Memory – Teke Sankey, ACS
EF&B/NAC is saddened to report the passing of industry champion Teke Sankey, ACS. Although Teke was retired after a long career with Vistar, He remained an active Emeritus member of the Association. He joined in 2006 during promotion of that year’s convention. He was an active member of the Government Relations Committee. Teke was also […]
NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced plans to rebrand as the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA) and has updated its Mission Statement. The name change aims to better reflect the diverse needs of current operators and suppliers in the entertainment venue and recreational food and beverage sectors along with appealing to an […]
Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter To Receive NAC ICON Award At ShowEast 2024
Larry Etter, Senior Vice President Malco Theatres, Inc., will receive this year’s NAC ICON Award at ShowEast. He will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 24 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “We are very excited to be able […]
NATO Releases Exhibition Outlook Report
As discussed during a recent State of the Industry webinar, NATO has shared its first Exhibition Outlook report. This concise and easy-to-digest report has been created to give you positive information to share with your financial stakeholders or anyone you feel would benefit from hearing good news about the exhibition industry. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD […]
In Memory – Dan Kroeger
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is saddened to report the sudden passing of industry stalwart Dan Kroeger, former president, CEO and chairman of Gold Medal Products Co. Dan Kroeger was one of only nine individuals in the history of NAC to be honored with the Mickey Warner and Bert Nathan Memorial awards. NAC joins […]
NAC Names Shelly Olesen as 2024 Mickey Warner Recipient
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Shelly Olesen, ACS, Vice President Sales & Marketing, C. Cretors and Company, has been named the 2024 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award […]
