NGA has promoted Chelsea Matzen to vice president, NGA Foundation, as she continues to lead the nonprofit arm of the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry.
“In her three-plus years at the NGA Foundation, Chelsea has embraced numerous challenges and opportunities, including taking over leadership of the Foundation a year ago,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO, and NGA Foundation president, in a statement. “During her time, she has helped to grow the Foundation’s scope and influence, including successfully launching the GusNIPTechnical Assistance Center and, most recently, the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC), both of which are instrumental in supporting the independent supermarket industry’s important role in feeding communities across the country.”
NGA Foundation continues to grow programs including the Women Grocers of America, Food Industry University Coalition student programs, and the Executive Leadership Development Program.
Kirk Clark, director of merchandising at Albertville, Alabama-based Mitchell Grocery Corp. and chairman of the NGA Foundation Board of Regents, added, “Chelsea’s work and enthusiasm for the Foundation’s mission are driving interest in and growth of programs that are important to the future of independent grocers. On behalf of the Board of Regents, I look forward to her continued leadership and cooperation as we work together to further enhance Foundation programs.”
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