Pennsylvania anti-credit card skimming law goes into effect
A state law aimed at curbing credit card fraud that unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House and Senate this summer has now gone into effect. Act 60 – which criminalizes and establishes stiff penalties for thieves using tools to steal others’credit card information – was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on June 28. Under the law, […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints Wegmans Executive Gary Fechter to Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Gary Fechter, Wegmans Senior Vice President for the Pennsylvania Division, to its Board of Directors. Fechter takes the seat previously held by Blaine Forkell. In his current role, Fechter isresponsible for the operations of 16 Wegmans stores across Pennsylvania. He joined Wegmansin 2013, formerly serving as Regional […]
Alex Baloga of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of theU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alex Baloga, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Villanova University in Radnor, Pa. “Institute graduates […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) appoints two industry leaders to its Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has new representation on its Board of Directors. The organization appointed Bill Crosby, Vice President of Operations for ACME Markets and Bob Holmes, Area Sales Director for SuperValu, Inc., to seats on the Board. “We are delighted to welcome Bill and Bob to the Pennsylvania Food Merchants AssociationBoard of […]
Matt Kemeny joins PA Food Merchants Association as Director of Communications & Media Relations
Matt Kemeny has joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) as Director of Communications and Media Relations, the organization announced Wednesday. In the role, Kemeny will oversee content creation and public relations for the statewide tradeorganization representing convenience stores, supermarkets, independent grocers, wholesalersand consumer product vendors. Kemeny has more than 15 years of experience in […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association applauds Senate for its unanimous approval of HB 1918 criminalizing credit card skimming
Organization urges swift action by Gov. Tom Wolf to sign measure into law The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) commends the Pennsylvania Senate for its unanimous approval today of House Bill 1918, legislation that will reduce fraud by criminalizing the use of credit card skimming devices. The measure, sponsored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill of […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announces 2018 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholars
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is pleased to announce the 2018 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship recipients. An independent judging panel selected the 24 scholars based on their academic record, school and community involvement, an essay and recommendations from school and work. The […]
Michael Thomas joins PFMA as Association Services Manager
Michael Thomas joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) on May 14 as association services manager. He is responsible for leading the association’s legislative and regulatory issues research, committee meeting schedules and conference and webinar agenda development. He will also serve as the industry’s liaison to communicate emergency planning issues andprovide government and regulatory coverage […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association celebrates 65 years and McCorkles long-time service
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, celebrated 65 years of service and its long-time President and CEO David McCorkle during its annual conference, May 8-9, at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Five former PFMA Chairman read the association’s 65 years of accomplishments and […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association announces new officer and Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is pleased to announce a new officer and six new members to its board of directors. Lou Mola, Loss Prevention manager for Wawa, Inc. will take on the role of PFMA vice chairmanfrom Rich Wood of Wawa, who has […]