From the 2022 Express Seminar: Supplier of the Year Awards Honor Strong Partnerships
Edward Shabaz of Ruiz Foods (blue shirt) and Brad Hildebrand from EurPac (maroon shirt) accept Supplier of the Year awards at the 2022 Express seminar. Also pictured, from left: Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg; Eric Sidman, Senior Vice President, Merchandising; Karen Cardin, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer; Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor; Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck; and Divisional Merchandise Manager David Arens.
Five companies who have had strong partnerships with the Exchange, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, were honored at the Supplier of the Year Awards on Wednesday at the Express seminar in Orlando, Florida.
“Thank you for being all in to support the Exchange, our military customers and getting the word out to Veterans about their shopping benefits. Your companies have made many internal decisions to ensure our business is a priority and for that we cannot thank you enough,” Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck told the winners. “We truly appreciate all you do to support service members and their families.”
Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg, Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer Karen Cardin and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Eric Sidman were also onstage for the presentation.
The program began with a special recognition by Corporate Communications & Brand Marketing of a dozen suppliers for their support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game. Conagra, Gourmet Nut, Blue Diamond, Lotus Bakeries, Wonderful Pistachios, Calbee snack foods, Emerald cashews, Jack Links, Oberto, Deli Express, EurPac and Military Resale Solutions each received a plaque honoring their support.
Suppliers of the Year were:
RJ Reynolds
Fifth Generation
Oberto
Ruiz Foods
EurPac
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- A Jack Links representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game. Also pictured, from left: Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg; Eric Sidman, Senior Vice President, Merchandising; Karen Cardin, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer; Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor; Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck; Sandi Lute, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing; and Jose Hernandez, Director, Corporate Communications.
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- A EurPac representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Lotus Bakery representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- Oberto representatives accept an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game..
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- An Emerald cashews representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Conagra representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Calbee representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Conagra representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Deli Express representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A representative for Amplify and Blue Diamond accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- A Military Resale Solutions representative accepts an award from Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing for the company’s support during the 2021 Army-Navy Game and the 2021 Commanders’ Classic Game.
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- R.J. Reynolds accepts its Supplier of the Year Award. Also pictured, from left: Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg; Eric Sidman, Senior Vice President, Merchandising; Karen Cardin, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer; Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor; Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck; and Divisional Merchandise Manager Danielle Pelland.
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- Fifth Generation accepts its Supplier of the Year Award.
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- Oberto accepts its Supplier of the Year Award. lso pictured, from left: Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg; Eric Sidman, Senior Vice President, Merchandising; Karen Cardin, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer; Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor; Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck; and Divisional Merchandise Manager David Arens.
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- EurPac accepts its Supplier of the Year Award. Also pictured, from left: Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg; Eric Sidman, Senior Vice President, Merchandising; Karen Cardin, Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer; buyer Nanette Bernard; Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor; Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck; and Dan Koglin, Vice President of Hardlines.
