As this year's Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine Dealer of the Year, there's been much to celebrate for David Ellingson and the entire Bargreen Ellingson team in 2025. David, a third generation owner and Bargreen's President, is smart, passionate and thoughtful. Each time we connect, his passion for LIFE is on full display and inevitably I come away having learned, both about David, and also about myself. David is someone whose curiosity and willingness to dive deep into what matters, often gives me (and many of us) permission to do the same.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Nick Cribb is the definition of a Foodservice Powerplant. He’s resilient and encourages his colleagues and industry peers to Embrace the Adversity in life, he’s a leader (President/COO of SAM Service INC Service as well as the Vice President of CFESA) and he’s a teacher/servant, willingly offering other industry pro’s the tools that have helped him grow throughout his career. A good man who our industry is so lucky to have as a model, Nick joined us to share his incredible story, some insight into the service side of our industry and what matters most to him in this phase of his journey.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

After an impressive 13 year career in foodservice on the manufacturer side of the business, in January of 2019 Chelsea Rae Stuck stepped out of the familiar to pursue her passion, offering marketing consulting and brand-building to multiple channels in the world of hospitality through her firm Craeve & Company. She and her team found a way, despite navigating a pandemic in their second year of business, to build an impressive client list, great industry recognition and to serve their customers with passion and incredible energy.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Zee Moussa, also known as Zee The Cook is the Owner of ZeeTheCook Culinary Studio in Metro Detroit, a school offering enriching cooking and baking instruction to kids, teens, and adults. As a diverse, woman-owned business for 6+ years, Zee and her team host in-person and virtual Corporate Team-Building Workshops, Field Trips, Private Cooking Parties, catering services, and much more!

Zee is nationally recognized as a recent 2nd-year Rising Star through the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management and is the proud recipient of “Woman of The Year” 2022 in the State of Michigan, received the 2021 President’s Award for being a Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair, and the 2020 Director’s Award for Community Service by SHFM.

Enjoy our conversation about Zee’s journey, her WHY and why this week’s FED Thought Leadership Summit was so meaningful for us both.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Just 5 years into building her dream rep firm and dream team, Melissa Greenwald of Greenwald Sales & Marketing is the 2022 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine Top Rep Achiever! A brilliant human with a law degree and incredible heart to serve, Melissa has been a servant leader on the MAFSI Board of Directors since I met her years ago. Join Melissa and I as we talk about dreaming big, maintaining energy as a rep owner and a mom, and what it takes to perform at our industry’s highest levels.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Jim Zink is one of the most respected and impactful leaders in the industry. His professionalism, willingness to challenge the status quo and gift of thinking outside the box inherently pushes all of us consider the possibilities of tomorrow as opposed to dwelling on the way things have always been done historically. Jim is a managing partner at Zink Foodservice and founding partner of Paradigm. Bring a note pad, your questions and an eagerness to learn from one of our industry’s best!

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Stephanie Gilbert CFSP is everywhere and adding incredible value to everything she’s apart of. From the many affiliate associations that ask her to help lead, to a career filled with incredible relationships and now in her newly created role of Executive VP, Corporate Growth Strategy at BSI, she is a trusted voice in foodservice. Add on top of that her heart for her colleagues and her unique ability to bring joy and fun to any experience, Stephanie has a role model for the industry.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

While John Hinman makes some of the best pies in all of Colorado, it’s his willingness to be real with his journey, and in turn allow others to do the same, which continue to earn he and his team at CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness) the gratitude and honor of an industry. Colorado Restaurant Association’s 2021 “Outstanding Philanthropist” Awardee, John recognizes the potential of his amazing pies to fill a physical and relational need. “The truth is, crafting pie and sharing pie has provided me with grace to do the next right thing, and meet the next right person.”

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/