News Releases
NAC offers $100 Gift Cards for New Member Sponsors
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) will award a $100 Best Buy Gift Card to the next five current members who sponsor a new full member. Kristin Cullaz of Gehl Foods is the first to receive the $100 gift card along with her first NAC pin. The Gift Cards have been donated by Adam Gottleib, […]
NAC Names Smith RVP
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has named Dustin Smith, CCM, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as the Regional Vice President (RVP) for Canada. The appointment is effective immediately. The primary focus of an RVP is to present NAC Educational Programs such as regional seminars, certification classes (CCM, ECM, ACS, and ACE) and other educational […]
Mark Kaiser – In Memory
The Kaiser Pickle family and NAC are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of NAC member, Mark Kaiser. After nearly a yearlong battle Mark has lost his fight against cancer. He leaves behind a wife, three children and two step children. Mark was such an extraordinary person. He is a grandson of our […]
NAC Names Hardric RVP
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has named Tish Hardric; ACS, National Sales Manager-Theatre Division; Great Western Products as the Regional Vice President (RVP) for the Southeastern United States. The appointment is effective immediately. The primary focus of an RVP is to present NAC Educational Programs such as regional seminars, certification classes (CCM, ECM, ACS, […]
NAC Education Programs to Visit Vista Show in Buenos Aires
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is continuing its trend of extending educational programs to an international audience. The Association will present three seminars to Vista, the 7th Regional Convention of the Cinematographic Industry operated by Ultracine in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 31 through November 3, 2016. The Seminars include: Concession Design, how it […]
Conlon to Receive NAFEM Honorary Doctorate of Foodservice
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) has bestowed the honor of Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) award to Terry Conlon, ECM, of the University of Illinois. The award recognizes Conlon’s leadership and contributions to the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and the industry at-large. He is the current President of NAC and in […]
NAC Names Guepfer to Board of Directors
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the appointment of Dave Guepfer to the Board of Directors. Guepfer has served as Food and Beverage Manager of the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin since 2000. The La Crosse Center, a 100,000 square foot meeting and exhibit space, is a premier facility in the […]
NAC to Offer CCM Classes On-Line
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it will partner with the University of Memphis to conduct a Concession Manager Certification (CCM) On-Line course for the 2017 Spring Semester. Larry Etter, CCM, NAC’s Director of Education and Senior Vice President of Malco Theatres will once again be the instructor. Etter also serves as adjunct […]
NAC – Where Food Meets Fun
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that its new tagline will be, “Where Food Meets Fun.” Association members voted on four potential taglines before and during the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo held last week in Minneapolis. The unveiling was made Thursday, July 21 during the NAC Annual Meeting as part of the Expo. […]
Inaugural Joe Chabot Expo Scholarship Awarded to Griffin
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that the very first Joe Chabot Memorial Expo Scholarship has been awarded to Patrick Griffin. The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo will take place on July 19-22 at the Depot Renaissance in Minneapolis. Griffin is an intern at Five Star Cinemas located in the Twin Cities. “I […]
