Mark your calendars for our 2025 Annual Conference on May 13-14 at the beautiful Omni Bedford Springs Resort! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event.
Our special group rate at Omni Bedford Springs Resort has expired. No additional reservations can be made under the group block. Reservations made after April 22 will be at the regular price.
Rooms are still available for attendees who plan to stay overnight.
Guests may book by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI or by going to the direct webpage
- Expert Panel Sessions: Join industry leaders for engaging discussions on key topics, including workforce inclusion and more. Details to come!
- Mini Trade Show: Explore the latest products, services, and innovations from top suppliers in the industry.
- Cocktail Reception & Dinner: Network with peers over cocktails, followed by a formal dinner celebrating industry achievements.
- Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trailblazer Award
Recently renamed in honor of former PFMA President Lisa Dell’Alba, this award recognizes outstanding leadership in the food industry. This year’s recipient is Tom Charley of Charley Family Shop ‘n Save, a dedicated industry leader and PFMA board member. - PFMA Wholesaler Meeting: A dedicated session for wholesalers to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
Agenda
DAY ONE | Tuesday, May 13, 2025
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Golf Check-In
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Golf Course
Golf | Free time (non-golfers)
10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Vendor set-up
(Optional. Must register in advance.)
3:00-4:00pm
Wholesalers meeting
(PFMA wholesalers only)
4:00-9:00 p.m.
Mini trade show vendor tables
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Mingle with colleagues and trade show vendors.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Dinner & Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trailblazer Award
8:00-9:00 p.m.
After Dinner
Drinks and vendor mingle
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Vendor Pack-Up
DAY TWO | Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7:00 a.m.-8: a.m.
Registration opens
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Session #1
Supporting a neurodivergent workforce, presented by
- Dave Simonetti – Sr. Director, Wawa, Inc.
- Leslie Long – Executive Director, Popcorn for the People
- Dianne Malley – Director of Community Impact, AJ Drexel Autism Institute
- Dana Barone, M.A. – VR Specialist Supervisor/InVEST Project Director, PA Department of Labor & Industry, Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Session #2
From Response to Recovery: Crisis Communication and Coordination
- Jeff Maybray – Regional Asset Protection Manager, Northeast Shared Services
- Christine Heyser – Mass Care Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- Katie Murphy – Senior Manager, Business Continuity & Resilience, C&S Wholesale Grocers
- Molly Dougherty – External Affairs Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Moderated by: Maria Maggio – VP/GM, Food Trade News
11:45 a.m.-Noon
Annual Meeting
(All attendees welcome)
1:15 -2:45 p.m.
Board Meeting
(PFMA board members only)
Panelists
2024 Annual Conference Photos
