
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the 2015 class of Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship recipients. An independent judging panel selected the recipients from more than 150 applicants this year. The students are judged on their academic success, extra-curricular activities, community service and overall character.
All PFMA, Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives and Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council members, their children and their employees are eligible to apply for the scholarships, which are named to honor former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge’s parents, who were strong supporters of education.
Congratulations to the 2015 Class of Scholars. Their profiles will be published in a future issue of the Spectrum.
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by PFMA
Christine Bienes, New Lebanon, NY
Member Company: Food Lion/Delhaize
Bryan Caruso, Orwigsburg, PA
Member Company: Boyer’s Food Markets
Sahara Dickinson, Indiana, PA
Member Company: Sheetz
Danyelle Dougan, Erie, PA
Member Company: Country Fair
Matthew Kase, Reading, PA
Member Company:Boyer’s Food Markets, Inc.
Mark Suprenant, West Chester, PA
Member Company: Suprenant Law
Sierra Tolbert, Fayetteville, NC
Member Company: Food Lion/Delhaize
Chad Steinmiller, Somerset, PA
Member Company: Sheetz
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Giant Food Stores/Martin’s
Alexis Anders, Martinsburg, WV
Miguel Colon, Hazleton, PA
Samantha Gorman, Schwenksville, PA
Andrew Pieri, Chalfont, PA
Bryce Yoder, Nescopeck, PA
Ridge Scholar Sponsored by Karns Quality Foods, Ltd.
Rebecca Feaser, Boiling Springs, PA
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council
Robert Duran, Fairview, PA
Member Company: Bimbo Bakeries
Chelsey Hoag, Erie, PA
Member Company: Country Fair
Misty McChesney, Bemus Point, NY
Member Company: Country Fair
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Sheetz, Inc.
Derek Arnold, Altoona, PA
Claire Rosenberger, Holidaysburg, PA
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Wawa, Inc.
Brooks Culotta, Vorhees, NJ
Mallory George, Chester, VA
Chelsea Pinardo, Turnersville, NJ
Lauren Reichart, Thornton, PA
Vignesh Selvakumara, Malvern, PA
Weis Markets Scholar - four year award
Leigha Nortier, Hummelstown, PA
DECA Scholar - Sponsored by PFMA
Darren Stauffer, Northampton, PA
All PFMA, Pittsburgh Association of Manufacturers Representatives and Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council members, their children and their employees are eligible to apply for the scholarships, which are named to honor former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge’s parents, who were strong supporters of education.
Congratulations to the 2015 Class of Scholars. Their profiles will be published in a future issue of the Spectrum.
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by PFMA
Christine Bienes, New Lebanon, NY
Member Company: Food Lion/Delhaize
Bryan Caruso, Orwigsburg, PA
Member Company: Boyer’s Food Markets
Sahara Dickinson, Indiana, PA
Member Company: Sheetz
Danyelle Dougan, Erie, PA
Member Company: Country Fair
Matthew Kase, Reading, PA
Member Company:Boyer’s Food Markets, Inc.
Mark Suprenant, West Chester, PA
Member Company: Suprenant Law
Sierra Tolbert, Fayetteville, NC
Member Company: Food Lion/Delhaize
Chad Steinmiller, Somerset, PA
Member Company: Sheetz
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Giant Food Stores/Martin’s
Alexis Anders, Martinsburg, WV
Miguel Colon, Hazleton, PA
Samantha Gorman, Schwenksville, PA
Andrew Pieri, Chalfont, PA
Bryce Yoder, Nescopeck, PA
Ridge Scholar Sponsored by Karns Quality Foods, Ltd.
Rebecca Feaser, Boiling Springs, PA
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by the Northwestern Pennsylvania Food Council
Robert Duran, Fairview, PA
Member Company: Bimbo Bakeries
Chelsey Hoag, Erie, PA
Member Company: Country Fair
Misty McChesney, Bemus Point, NY
Member Company: Country Fair
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Sheetz, Inc.
Derek Arnold, Altoona, PA
Claire Rosenberger, Holidaysburg, PA
Ridge Scholars Sponsored by Wawa, Inc.
Brooks Culotta, Vorhees, NJ
Mallory George, Chester, VA
Chelsea Pinardo, Turnersville, NJ
Lauren Reichart, Thornton, PA
Vignesh Selvakumara, Malvern, PA
Weis Markets Scholar - four year award
Leigha Nortier, Hummelstown, PA
DECA Scholar - Sponsored by PFMA
Darren Stauffer, Northampton, PA