Dealers, Manufacturers Win FEDA Gold Awards

FEDA recognized distributor and manufacturer members during its Gold Awards Breakfast, held at its annual Executive Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., earlier this month.

The event pointed to companies and individuals who are helping move the foodservice equipment industry forward through exemplary leadership and service. Honorees were chosen through an application process and evaluated on their performance in workplace practices, customer service and the development of young professionals.

FEDA Board Chairman Marc Tell, CEO of The Sam Tell Cos., and Gary Simpson, senior vice president of U.S. sales for ITW FEG, the Gold Awards Breakfast sponsor, delivered the awards.

The Gold Awards winners include the following:

Spirit of Giving
Stafford-Smith, Inc.
Alto-Shaam

Extraordinary Service
Curtis Restaurant Equipment
Atosa

Model Workplace
Russell Hendrix
Thermo-Kool

Champion for Young Professionals
KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.
Ice-O-Matic

Ascending Young Industry Leader
Kyra Cole, KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.
Jeffrey Mackey, Singer Kittredge
Anna Kuzmicheva, TriMark USA
Colleen May, Continental Refrigerator

Accomplished Young Industry Leader
Trey Griffith, KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.
Tom Fuller, TriMark USA
Jon Rodriguez, Krowne

In addition to the Gold Awards, FEDA recognized dealer members that have been part of the association for 25 years.

25-Year Members
Foodservice Equipment Brokers
Mission Restaurant Supply
State Restaurant Equipment
Williams Food Equipment

FEDA’s 2026 annual conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Park City, Utah, on September 15-18.