Foodservice Institute Of America (FIA) Selects New Executive Director

Press Release

For Immediate Release
December 1, 2007
Contact: John Egnor ● 609.645.3131 ● John@fia-us.org


FOODSERVICE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (FIA)
SELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Marsha Diamond, R.D. An industry leader and education advocate joins FIA as its executive director.


PLEASANTVILLE, NJ - December 1, 2007 -Foodservice Institute of America (FIA) is announcing that Marsha Diamond, R.D. an active industry leader is joining the growing association as of December 10, 2007.

Marsha, most recently with The CBORD Group, Inc. as the National Client Relations Manager brings a variety of food and hospitality experiences to FIA and its members. She has also held the position of Corporate Dietitian for Vitality, Inc., a national beverage manufacturer as well as a Professor in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at Farleigh Dickinson University.

Diamond has been active in a number of associations throughout her 28-year career. They include the American Dietetic Association (ADA) at the national, state and local levels. Diamond served ADA on the Executive Board of the Dietitians and Business in Communications (DBC). She has also closely worked with The Society of Healthcare Foodservice Managers (HFM), most recently winning the association's President's Award. She currently serves on the New Jersey ASHFSA Advisory Board. Memberships in Chaine des Rotisseurs, a world-renowned culinary society, Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Honor Society and American Correctional Foodservice Association are among Diamonds' connections in the industry.

Under Diamond's leadership, FIA will continue its mission of bringing all facets of the foodservice and hospitality industries together to enhance education, collaboration and communication. She will be responsible for the development of association programming, creation of strategic alliances and the growth of the FIA community.

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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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