Patrick Moran to Chair the 2025-2026 NAMA Board of Directors

By: National Automatic Merchandising Association via Business Wire

July 08, 2025 at 09:40 AM EDT

Industry veteran and East Texas operator leads new slate of board officers and directors

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has announced Patrick Moran, owner of Moran Refreshments, as Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, effective July 1.

Moran brings more than three decades of hands-on experience, advocacy, and entrepreneurial leadership to the role. He helped launch Moran Refreshments in 1989 alongside his father, growing the business from a single truck into a major operation serving East Texas. Moran has played a key role in state and national advocacy and represents the industry on legislative issues that directly impact convenience services.

“This industry has been good to our family. We started this business working out of the garage, and I am honored to continue our journey through service as the Chair of NAMA’s Board. It is a unique, full-circle moment,” said Moran. “I’m looking forward to working alongside an impressive group of officers and directors to support NAMA members and strengthen the value of the convenience services industry in communities across the country.”

Moran served as president of the Texas Merchandise Vending Association and has been an active NAMA Board member for several years. In 2023, he was recognized as NAMA’s Operator of the Year.

“The strength of NAMA lies in its governance. With Patrick Moran as Chair and this exceptional slate of directors, the association is guided by leaders who bring deep experience, proven judgment, and a shared commitment to the industry’s future,” said Carla Balakgie, president and CEO of NAMA.

Along with Moran, NAMA welcomes a new slate of officers and directors who will help guide the association’s work on behalf of the entire convenience services industry.

The 2025–2026 NAMA Board of Directors officers:

Chair: Patrick Moran, Moran Refreshments
Chair Elect: Michael Schwartz, Nestlé Professional Solutions
Vice Chair: Scott Halloran, Trolley Hospitality Companies
Secretary/Treasurer: Matt Hubbard, Continental Vending
Past Chair: Tom Steuber, Associated Services

Newly-elected Board Members:

Louis Baresh, Executive Refreshments
Ashley Hubler, U-Select-It
Cathy Lewenberg, Bevi
Sharon Peyer, Crane Payment Innovations
Nate Rosenstock, Crafty
Mike Rossi, Keurig Dr Pepper
Melissa Schwartz, Aramark Refreshments

For a complete listing of NAMA’s Board of Directors, visit https://namanow.org/about/nama-board-of-directors.

NAMA represents the U.S. Convenience Services Industry, which contributes $40.04 billion to the U.S. economy. By providing advocacy, education, and research, NAMA works to promote and protect the industry’s over 165,000 jobs hardworking employees. Through traditional vending and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services, product manufacturing, and small-drop distribution, convenience services meets the needs of over 40 million American consumers daily at work, home, school, and play.