Allied Member Council
What is the FRLA Allied Member Council?
The Allied Member Council is composed of an elite group of allied members that serves as an advisory council to the FRLA Board of Directors. All AMC members have been selected by the Chairman of the FRLA and the VP of Corporate Relations to represent the allied members of the association. Council members are invited to attend all FRLA Board Meetings (3 per year) and must attend 2 to remain a member. Membership on the Council allows for maximum interaction with board members.
2009 Allied Member Council
First Row: From Left to Right: Jason Doren, National Credit Systems (guest); Al Garnder, A&L Associates; Susan Brooks, American Express; Jacqui Lefler, Heartland Payment Systems; Marilyn Arnall, FPL; Tom Cleary, Sihle Insurance; Charles Bain, Total Energy Concepts
Second Row: From Left to Right: Tim Gregson, FMS Purchasing; Angela Barber, Theodore Barber & Co.; Jonathan Dunford, SYSCO; Bob Milliken, New England Coffee; Brad Gamble, Infinite Energy; Vince Cardella, Total Energy Concepts; Jason Fialkoff, CustomTakeOutBags.com
Top Row: From Left to Right: Tom Flynn, Quantum Engineering Associates; Tony Davenport, Restaurant Programs of America; Dave Kachelriess, Velda Farms; James Clark, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems; Jason Downey, OzoneSolutions; Lance Franscell, AmeriGas
Not Pictured:
Jordan Beckner, Fiberbuilt Umbrellas; Mike Birnbaum, Alessi Bakeries; John Bledsoe, FHM Insurance Co; Andre Calvo, Infinite Energy; Bob Drago, Island Oasis; Roger Earnheart, Hormel Foods; Jill Fishman, Edy's Grand Ice Cream; Joe Gabriel, Fishbowl Marketing; Tom Hayes, AmeriGas; Stephen Hutcherson, Heineken USA; Ron Mathews, Reed Exhibitions; Bill Morgan, Sequensant; Cleve Murphy, BMI; Harry Price, Coca-Cola; Star Ray, American Express; Jeff Ryan, Brown Forman; Steve Willis, Nuco
Why Our Allied Members Serve on the Council
"We love working with the AMC. By getting involved on the council and attending the great networking opportunities like chapter and board meetings, golf tournaments and the Show Gala, Infinite has made valuable connections. We have been able to share ideas with other suppliers, and find different ways to support and help the hospitality industry and the FRLA, which benefits everyone!” –Andre Calvo, Infinite Energy
“FHM Insurance Company has been very pleased with our partnership and endorsement from FRLA. I can’t imagine two entities that could have their interests more aligned, serving Florida’s Restaurant and Lodging Industry. Joining the AMC has added to the benefits that we get from our participation. We now have a voice and an ear to the Hospitality Industry. “– John Bledsoe, FHM Insurance Services
"I have been involved in the FRLA Allied Member Council for many years. it is a great way to give back to the industry that supports Nuco and have a lot of fun doing it. It is a tremendous networking vehicle and a superb place to keep up with the changes in our industry." - Steve Willis, Nuco
AMC 5 Year Awards
Bottom: From Left to Right: Andre Calvo, Infinite Energy; Mike Birnbaum, SYSCO; Jill Fishman, Edy’s; Jim Gray, Heartland Payment Systems; Casey Missert, Coca-Cola; Harry Price, Coca-Cola
Top Row: From Left to Right: James Clark, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems; Cleve Murphy, BMI; Susan Brooks, American Express; Al Gardner, A&L Associates
Not Pictured:
Steve Willis - Nuco
Brad Gamble - Infinite Energy