CFESA Elects 2027 Board, Gives Awards

New CFESA board members were announced during the 2026 CFESA Annual Conference, held Sept. 27-30 in Lake Geneva, Wis.

TJ Coker, of Coker Service, was seated as new president of the board, and Robert Harris (Smart Care Solutions) and Loretta Mealer (Austin Mealer’s Restaurant Equipment Service) as vice presidents. Additional appointments are: Angela Petitti (Gary’s East Coast Service), secretary; Paul Morrison (TWC Services), treasurer; and directors are George Roberts-Smith (MCFT), Jeff Victory (Hagar Restaurant Service) and Paul Pumputis (Duffy’s – AIS).

Honors Bestowed

Awards also were given as part of the conference. They are as follows:

• Honorary Member: Dan Dibeler
• Elwood Hawkins Memorial: Chuck Combs
• Outstanding Technician: Kyle Burkholder, Clark Service Group
• Outstanding Admin Support: Debbi Lewandowski, Coker Service
• Dedication to Training – Company: Smart Care Equipment Solutions
• CFESA Certified Company: Jim Eason, Sam Service
• Dedication to Training – Individual: Paul Pumputis, Duffy’s AIS
• Industry Partner: Alison Cody, MAFSI
• Tony Rapanotti Community Outreach: Kristen Nowak, Unlimited Services Group
• Ron Arrington — Legacy Award: Ken Beasley
• CFESA Service Excellence Most Engaged Member: Matt Diamond, Diamond Refrigeration

Where to Next?

Palm Springs, Calif. will host next year’s conference, set for Oct. 3-5, 2027. Registration will open soon at cfesa.com.