Zepole Takes Top Honors at Pride Centric Resources Event

Pride Centric Resources recognized top-performing dealers and vendors during its annual conference in September. Shareholders, vendors and industry partners came together for the event. Plus, PCR offered an update on the Alignity brand, which formed this year when PCR merged with the National Association of Food Equipment Dealers.

“The energy and engagement throughout the conference reminded me of what makes this community so special,” says Greg Ebel, who became CEO of PCR in January. “It was also a privilege to share our vision for Alignity with our vendor partners, and I’m excited about the opportunities this creates for shared growth.”

Additionally, PCR introduced Rachel See, its new vice president of marketing, at the conference.

Awards including the following:

Dealer and Vendor of the Year
Dealer of the Year: Zepole Supply Co.
Vendor of the Year: Middleby Corp.

CORE Awards
Passion: Scott Delaney, Commercial Kitchen Stop
Integrity: Kathleen Wilkie, American Energy Restaurant Equipment
Respectfulness: Brian Flynn, Alliance Paper & Foodservice Equipment
Centric Award: Don Lipinski, Merchandise Equipment & Supply

Growth Awards
Largest Vendor Growth by Dollar: Unox
Largest Vendor Growth by Percentage: Nu-Vu
Largest Dealer Growth by Dollar: Zepole Supply Co.
Largest Dealer Growth by Percentage: Zepole Supply Co.

Impact Awards
Vendor: RJ Schinner
Dealer: FKG Equipment

Vanguard Marketing Awards
Vendor: Advance Tabco
Dealer: Fountainhead Foodservice Group

PRIDEology Education Awards
Vendor: Middleby Corp.
Dealer: Richards Kitchen Supply
Tuesday Training Vendor: Manitowoc
Tuesday Training Dealer: Anthony Stacks, Federal Supply USA

Peer and Team Choice Awards
Peer Leader: Todd Minkin
Team Choice Vendor: Frymaster
Team Choice Dealer: Rose’s Equipment and Supply

Dealer’s Choice Awards
Heavy Equipment Vendor of the Year: Atosa USA
Light Equipment Vendor of the Year: Hatco
Specialty Vendor of the Year: Navitas
Smallwares Vendor of the Year: TableCraft

Also in the dealer community, FEDA recognized dealers and vendors during its Gold Awards Breakfast in September.