A graduate of Rutgers University with degrees in both Economics and Accounting, Ed has over 30 years experience in the food business. Beginning at store level with the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, he advanced through numerous management positions, attaining the post of Senior Category Manager in A&P Corporate Headquarters. Ed has also served as Director of Private Label, and later, Purchasing Manager, for Twin County Grocers, where he had extensive full-line merchandising responsibilities. He is an active member of the PLMA, NJ Knights of the Grip, Catholic Institute of the Food Industry, and has participated on several industry committees. Ed's account responsibilities include A&P, Ahold USA, Topco, and Golub Corporation.