Your Regional Network Starts Here
Foodservice professionals from across the Southeastern U.S. and the Virgin Islands are invited to join a focused day of industry insight, connection and collaboration. The meeting offers a chance to build stronger partnerships, share insights and stay aligned with the evolving needs of our field — all while strengthening the CFESA community.
Meeting
- Location: Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, Columbia, SC
- Date: January 15, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Meeting Host: AmeriServe
- Recommended Hotel: Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC
Volunteer Event
- Location: Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC, 29201
- Date: January 14
- Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Meeting
- Location: Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, Columbia, SC
- Date: January 15, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Meeting Host: AmeriServe
- Recommended Hotel: Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC
Volunteer Event
- Location: Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC, 29201
- Date: January 14
- Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Reserve Your Spot at the Region 4 Meeting
Explore the Meeting Agenda
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and antitrust statement with breakfast sponsored by Beverage-Air and Kolpak
- 8:45 a.m. – Introductions
- 9 a.m. – Bridging the gap: navigating the intersection of technician and administrative work in the field and in the office. Moderated by Cody Robinson with Loretta Mealer, Nathan Miller and Dale Blackburn
- 10:15 a.m. – Break
- 10:45 a.m. – Round Table Discussion: Breaking down silos — Real-world collaboration between technicians and admin teams. What are we doing and how can we improve?
- 12 p.m. – Lunch sponsored by Parts Town with scholarship presentation
- 1 p.m. – Mentoring newer talent in your organization by Jason Spears from SAM Service
- 2 p.m. – Committee updates panel moderated by Olivia Smith
- 2:30 p.m. – The importance of training your technicians by Chris Ayers from Day & Nite
- 3:30 p.m. – Ask for 2026 hosts
- 3:45 p.m. – Meeting close
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and antitrust statement with breakfast sponsored by Beverage-Air and Kolpak
- 8:45 a.m. – Introductions
- 9 a.m. – Bridging the gap: navigating the intersection of technician and administrative work in the field and in the office. Moderated by Cody Robinson with Loretta Mealer, Nathan Miller and Dale Blackburn
- 10:15 a.m. – Break
- 10:45 a.m. – Round Table Discussion: Breaking down silos — Real-world collaboration between technicians and admin teams. What are we doing and how can we improve?
- 12 p.m. – Lunch sponsored by Parts Town with scholarship presentation
- 1 p.m. – The importance of training your technicians by Chris Ayers from Day & Nite
- 2 p.m. – Committee updates panel moderated by Olivia Smith
- 2:30 p.m. – Mentoring newer talent in your organization by Jason Spears from SAM Service
- 3:30 p.m. – Ask for 2026 hosts
- 3:45 p.m. – Meeting close
