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TOM FRALEY
National Account Manager, Jack Link's Protein Snacks
Tom Fraley is a seasoned professional with more than three decades of experience in the vending
and micro markets industry. Currently serving as the national account manager at Jack Link's
Protein Snacks, Tom manages strategic partnerships and drives growth across vending and micro
markets channels. Prior to joining Jack Link's in August 2024, Tom held leadership roles at Solely Inc.,
Campbell Soup Co., and Snyder's-Lance, where he consistently exceeded sales goals, implemented
new product launches, and cultivated strong relationships with national distributors and operators.
His expertise spans trade promotion management, team leadership, and product development, making him a highly
respected figure in the industry. Throughout his career, Tom has played a pivotal role in expanding market presence,
driving profitability and fostering innovation within the vending sector.
SCOTT WALTERS
Co-founder and CEO
Tacs LLC
Scott Walters is the co-founder and
CEO of Tacs LLC. Scott has worked
for more than 30 years focusing on
sales and use tax. He has extensive
experience in implementing tax
technology to simplify the accounting process. Prior
to co-founding Tacs, his background included multiple
senior-level roles with leading tax technology companies
including Taxware, Wolters Kluwer and Vertex. Scott was
a senior manager and director at PWC; director at DMA;
and partner at the Gagnone Group, a tax consulting
firm assisting organizing with integrating tax technology
solutions into enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems. Scott's expertise is in the interpretation of tax
rules and the integration of tax technology solutions
into point-of-sale and large ERP systems. Blending the
knowledge of tax treatment with proper application
within an automated solution is where Scott can help
companies improve efficiency and reduce liability. Scott
has a BBA from Illinois State University, where he was
also a member of the swim team.
GREG WILSON
National Executive Account
Manager - West Coast
365 Retail Markets
Greg has leveraged 18 years of
experience in the beverage and food
service management industries to
drive growth and innovation. He
began his career as a district sales manager for CocaCola
before transitioning to the micro market sector
as sales director for Family Vending in south Florida.
Greg brought extensive experience and leadership as
vice president of customer success at Avanti Markets
when he joined the team in 2017. Today, Greg is the
national west coast account manager for 365 Retail
Markets, where he has focused on building long-term
relationships and mentoring operators for success.
Throughout his tenure, Greg has excelled in increasing
sales and developing new revenue streams within the
micro market channel. He has also honed his skills in
product distribution, merchandising, promotions and
product positioning, making him a key asset to his team
and the industry.
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CHAD YOUNG
Vice President of PMO, IT and
Security
365 Retail Markets
Chad Young is the Vice President
of PMO, IT, & Security at 365
Retail Markets. He has nearly 20
years of experience managing a
diverse array of technology projects surrounding
project management, data and cyber security and
more. A native of Ravenna, Ohio, Chad obtained
his bachelor's degree from the University of Mount
Union and has professional certifications from
the Project Management Institute, Scrum Alliance
and the IAPP (International Association of Privacy
Professionals). When he's not managing an array
of initiatives for 365 across project management,
IT and security, Chad enjoys spending time with his
family and spending time outdoors running and
mountain biking.
Individuals
Scott Berman
Vice President,
Canteen Vending
James Brown
Senior Director of
Canteen Technology,
Canteen Technology
Canada
Derrick Frailing
Director of Category
Management,
Continental Services
Brendan Moriarty
Senior Director of Sales,
Bobo's Oat Bars
Team
Foodture Inc., hot food vending in California
David Prince
President,
Vendtastic
Curtis Swanson
CEO,
Hestia Robotics Inc.
Chris J. Taylor
Canteen NA
Marianne Whitehead
Co-founder,
Fig Brew

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