Michael Sansolo was the senior V.P. of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) for 13 years and in that role had oversight over all education, supply chain and research activities. Prior to joining FMI, Sansolo was editor-in-chief of Progressive Grocer magazine and was a reporter for Gannett Newspapers. In his career, he received a number of awards for excellence in writing and reporting.
He works with the Board of Advisors of both Portland Oregon State University and the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Program. He is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Cortland with a degree in political science, economics and journalism
Kevin Coupe is the founder and "Content Guy" for www.MorningNewsBeat.com, which he launched almost a decade ago to provide what he describes as “business news in context, and analysis with attitude.” Since its modest beginnings with fewer than 100 readers, MorningNewsBeat.com has become a must-read for a subscriber base of more than 20,000 business thought-leaders from all over the world who appreciate MNB's concise brand of commentary and Kevin's healthy irreverence for sacred cows.
Government and Public Policy Report: What’s Coming?
John J. Motley, III Principal, Policy Solutions LLC
A 37-year veteran of government affairs arena, John has represented retailers before Congress and the Executive Branch. He was SVP of government affairs for the Food Marketing Institute and held similar positions at the National Retail Federation of Independent Business. Washington Magazine named him among the 25 most powerful lobbyists and Roll Call listed him in its “Fabulous Fifty.”
Profile of the New Age Shopper
Anne-Marie Roerink Principal, 210 Analytics
Anne-Marie Roerink is a principal with 210 Analytics, a marketing research company that provides the food industry with support in strategic planning, shopper insights, program development and implementation. She has a strong background in market research, with extensive experience in studying shopper behavior and buying patterns.
Blending FIM Technology into Corporate Culture
Lynn Olsen, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, The Innovation Group
Lynn’s professional experience includes a broad and varied executive level array of skills and insights in retail operations, training, merchandising, business unit leadership, and corporate leadership. Lynn has a proven track record of success in retail at Supervalu with 27-years of service and brings retail intellectual perspective as a doctoral-level scholar, practitioner and promoter of business change. As an Adjunct Professor at the University or St. Thomas he is a Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Institute for Retailing Excellence where Lynn continues to make his mark on our retail industry.
Shopper Technologies that are Here Today and Emerging in the Future
Tom Bartz Founder & CEO of Accelitec
Tom led several successful retail innovations in Fortune 50 petroleum companies, including Exxon USA and British Petroleum Corporation. He was involved in the design and delivery of many new concepts and programs for gasoline retailing at grocery and high-volume retailers in North America.
High-Tech Enterprise Systems Streamline, Enable and Empower Fresh Item Management Prowess
Randy Evins Industry Principal, SAP Retail Food and Drug
As Industry Principal, Randy Evins leads business development and thought leadership activities for SAP America's Retail vertical. Randy has more the 30 years of experience in the retail food and drug specializing in business process improvement in all areas of the store including fresh products.
Prior to joining SAP, Randy worked with various Food and Drug retailers including HEB, Jewel Osco, Savon Drug Stores, Acme, Lucky Stores and Safeway. He has spent time in virtually every part of the total store process. In addition Randy has lead several process and technology projects including Business Process Leader – Supply Chain for HEB's reengineering efforts
Michael Sansolo was the senior V.P. of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) for 13 years and in that role had oversight over all education, supply chain and research activities. Prior to joining FMI, Sansolo was editor-in-chief of Progressive Grocer magazine and was a reporter for Gannett Newspapers. In his career, he received a number of awards for excellence in writing and reporting.
Kevin Coupe is the founder and "Content Guy" for www.MorningNewsBeat.com, which he launched almost a decade ago to provide what he describes as “business news in context, and analysis with attitude.” Since its modest beginnings with fewer than 100 readers, MorningNewsBeat.com has become a must-read for a subscriber base of more than 20,000 business thought-leaders from all over the world who appreciate MNB's concise brand of commentary and Kevin's healthy irreverence for sacred cows.
A 37-year veteran of government affairs arena, John has represented retailers before Congress and the Executive Branch. He was SVP of government affairs for the Food Marketing Institute and held similar positions at the National Retail Federation of Independent Business. Washington Magazine named him among the 25 most powerful lobbyists and Roll Call listed him in its “Fabulous Fifty.”
Anne-Marie Roerink is a principal with 210 Analytics, a marketing research company that provides the food industry with support in strategic planning, shopper insights, program development and implementation. She has a strong background in market research, with extensive experience in studying shopper behavior and buying patterns.
Lynn’s professional experience includes a broad and varied executive level array of skills and insights in retail operations, training, merchandising, business unit leadership, and corporate leadership. Lynn has a proven track record of success in retail at Supervalu with 27-years of service and brings retail intellectual perspective as a doctoral-level scholar, practitioner and promoter of business change. As an Adjunct Professor at the University or St. Thomas he is a Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Institute for Retailing Excellence where Lynn continues to make his mark on our retail industry.
Tom led several successful retail innovations in Fortune 50 petroleum companies, including Exxon USA and British Petroleum Corporation. He was involved in the design and delivery of many new concepts and programs for gasoline retailing at grocery and high-volume retailers in North America.
As Industry Principal, Randy Evins leads business development and thought leadership activities for SAP America's Retail vertical. Randy has more the 30 years of experience in the retail food and drug specializing in business process improvement in all areas of the store including fresh products.
Prior to joining SAP, Randy worked with various Food and Drug retailers including HEB, Jewel Osco, Savon Drug Stores, Acme, Lucky Stores and Safeway. He has spent time in virtually every part of the total store process. In addition Randy has lead several process and technology projects including Business Process Leader – Supply Chain for HEB's reengineering efforts