PFMA Welcomes Michael Cotherman of McLane Company Back to Board of Directors

CAMP HILL, PA (June 2026) – The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce that Michael Cotherman, Senior National Account Manager with McLane Company, Inc., has rejoined the PFMA Board of Directors. Cotherman previously served on the board and returns to continue supporting Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. He succeeds Charles Irons on the board.

Cotherman brings 28 years of experience in convenience-store distribution, customer partnership and account leadership. In his current role with McLane Company, he manages one of the top five convenience-store chains in the country, supporting strategic growth, operational execution and collaboration between McLane and its customer partners.

“I’m honored to rejoin the PFMA Board and continue supporting Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry,” Cotherman said. “PFMA has a strong understanding of the challenges facing members, and I look forward to working with the board to help move that work forward.”

“Michael has a deep understanding of convenience-stores and the supply chains that support retailers across Pennsylvania,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “We are excited to welcome him back to the PFMA Board of Directors.”

A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Cotherman is known for building trusted partnerships, solving complex account challenges and helping his team deliver consistent results in a fast-moving retail environment. His experience working closely with convenience-store operators gives him a strong perspective on the needs of PFMA members and the issues shaping the industry.

For more information about PFMA and its board members, visit: pfma.org/about-us/board-of-directors