News Releases
NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2018
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2018 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Monday, January 29, 2016. The presentation will take place for the very first time on Monday afternoon, April 23rd at the NAC Bert Nathan Reception during CinemaCon at Caesars Palace. The […]
NAC Names Boysen as Great Lakes RVP
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has named Theresa Boysen, ACS, ACE, as the new Regional Vice President of the Great Lakes Region. Boysen currently serves as National Sales Director-Theatre of Kernel Season’s, LLC. The Great Lakes Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. The appointment is effective immediately. Boysen has been with Kernel […]
NAC Creates Future Leaders Committee
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the formation of a Future Leaders Committee. The creation of this new committee recognizes the need to identify and develop emerging leaders within the industry and the NAC Membership in upcoming years. The Future Leaders Committee is charged with investigating means to engage the next generation of […]
NAC Selects Orlando for EXPO 2020
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is pleased to announce that the 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, July 31 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel adjacent to Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) and Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The EXPO is now […]
Ricos Products Founder Frank Liberto Passes Away at Age 84
NAC is saddened to report that Ricos Products founder and former Liberto Specialty Company President and CEO Frank Liberto has passed away with his family by his side at the age of 84. Liberto is credited with inventing the concession nacho in 1976 — a product that is now sold in over 57 countries worldwide. […]
In Memory – Ulmer S. Eaddy, Jr.
Exhibition Industry leader Ulmer S. Eaddy, Jr. of Wilmington NC, 94, passed away on October 26, 2017. Mr. Eaddy was very active in the National Theatre Owners Association and served on the Board of the North and South Carolina Theatre Owners Association for many years. He was President of Exhibitors Service Corporation of Charlotte and […]
Ambassador Extraordinaire: Barbara Aslan is always there for members of NAC
This month’s concessions spotlight is on one of the most beloved women in the industry, Barbara Aslan, director of operations and membership services for the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC). Ms. Aslan oftentimes goes unrecognized due to her preferred low profile, but everyone who knows her knows she carries the NAC torch from sea to […]
NAC Expo 2018 to Feature Brunch at the Movies
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that The 2018 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo scheduled for August 7-10 in New Orleans will feature BRUNCH AT THE MOVIES. In conjunction with Regal Entertainment, the Wednesday morning brunch and screening will take place at the Cinebarre Canal Place 9 just 2 blocks from the New […]
NAC Announces New Emeritus Membership Option
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced a new option for retired or transitioning professionals in the Concession and Hospitality Industry. The new Emeritus Membership is in effect immediately and is offered to any former full or associate NAC member who is currently retired and not employed or acting as a consultant. The resolution […]
NAC Names New Directors in Scottsdale
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced changes to its Board of Directors as a result of the Annual Membership Meeting held on July 13, 2017. The meeting took place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in conjunction with the 2017 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo. After recommendations were made by a Nominating Committee headed […]
