Fia Appoints First Advisory Board Members

FOODSERVICE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA APPOINTS FIRST ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Growing in its mission and membership new appointees will set leadership, membership, education and governance direction

Pleasantville, NJ (January 31, 2008) - FIA has appointed four industry leaders to an advisory board that will work with Marsha Diamond, Executive Director as well as the founders, John Egnor, President, Ken Schwartz and Georgie Shockey to take the organization to the next level.

"The appointees represent many facets of the organization and that diverse voice across all the industry segments was paramount in the selection of our first board appointees", says John Egnor. "The appointments uphold the cornerstone of FIA's mission and will position FIA for a successful future."

The appointees include Roseanne Diamond-De La Mata, Regional Sales Director, Sodexho Alliance, USA; Richard Hynes, Director of Consultant Services Hobart-Traulsen; Melisa Marks, Energy Efficiency Customer Programs Supervisor, Southern California Gas Company; and Scott Saklad, President/CEO, Computrition. Please see the website for more information on the appointees at www.fia-us.org.


"I think the foodservice business is ready for an organization that looks at the global issues that affect all segments of the business. FIA is the organization that will help to bring clarity in defining our shared challenges and develop strategies to provide solutions for the future." Scott Saklad, President/CEO, Computrition.

All of the appointees have been actively involved in the industry and bring a wealth of experience to FIA's board. They will hold their positions for 2008 and will be instrumental in a number of areas including leading the three vision teams, membership, leadership, and education, advising on programs, symposiums and strategic alliances. Most importantly they will develop the nominating and election process for the first full FIA board, which is set for the fourth quarter of 2008.


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ABOUT FIA
Foodservice Institute of America (FIA) is a non-profit organization that develops, enhances and supports ideas for the betterment of the foodservice industry and the people who serve it. FIA is committed to advancement and professional development of its members through education, communication and collaboration.

The organization also provides members with valuable opportunities for networking, and a platform for the exchange of ideas and information across all industry segments. Members include manufacturers, consultants, chefs, operators, food manufacturers, independent sales representatives, equipment contractors, educators, students and other professionals whose scope of services involve the foodservice industry. For more information, visit www.fia-us.org, or call 609.645.3131.
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