Kevin Brown

Kevin J. Brown (BA '77)

"Be self-less leaders, using opportunities wisely and accepting challenges. When you have the opportunity to lead, you have the opportunity to make lives better for people."
The Legacy of the Leader

The Legacy of the Leader-

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NAMA MSU Executive Development Program

Lansing, MI
January 14 - January 19, 2007

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Objectives:

  • Communicate and negotiate mor effectively
  • Think strategically
  • Develop customer service strategies that enhance overall company performance
  • Build and lead teams more effectively
  • Make decisions that extend enterprise capabilities for competitive advantage
  • Utilize technology applications to enhance operations

Key Speakers:

  • Dr. Ronald Cichy, Director and Professor, The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University
  • Dr. William Donohue, Professor of Communication, Michigan State University
  • Dr. Robert Duncan, Eli & Edythe L. Broad Dean for the Broad School, Michigan State University
  • James English, General Manager of Vending for Masterfood USA
  • Dr. Gil Harrell, Professor of Marketing, Eli Broad College of Business and Graduate School of Management, Michigan State University
  • Dr. Michael Kasavana, NAMA endowed professor, The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University
  • Dr. Bonnie Knutson, Professor, The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University
  • Scott Kolber, Vice President of OCS & Vending for Sara Lee Coffee and Tea, N.A.
  • Dan H. Mathews, Senior Vice President & COO, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
  • Jim Proebstle, President, Prodyne, Inc. and Knowledge Source Expert for NAMA
  • Dr. Ray Schmidgall, Hilton Hotels Professor of Hospitality Financial Management, The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University

Who Should Attend:
Senior leaders in vending, coffee service and onsite foodservice, who are key decision-makers in areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and human resources management.

Fee: $3,850.00*

*The above fee is for non-members. The NAMA member cost is $2850. Fee includes customized curriculum, participant notebooks and all educational materials, and a personalized Michigan State University Certificate of Completion. (lodging is not included)

Contact: NAMA Education Department

Phone: 312/346-0370 x228

Email: mmarkovich@vending.org