Vince Burke

has more than 35 years of experience in the mass and specialty retail industry, developing relationships with the leadership teams at many of the most respected companies in the country. Most recently, Burke served as Vice President, Strategic Relationships and Business Development for Hallmark Cards, the world’s leading social expression company, where he was responsible for initiating, developing, and maintaining strategic relationships with the highest level of leadership at retailers, key licensors, CPG companies, industry trade groups and within the Hallmark family of companies. Also, Burke has been a very active member of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) leadership team. He was on the advisory boards for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA).

Vince Burke was awarded the prestigious GMDC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 and MMR Seven Retailers that made a Difference in 2013.

Mike Carter

brings more than 27 years of operational, business development, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional experience. He is the founder and managing partner of an M&A advisory firm, helping buyers and sellers in their complex transactions. Carter was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of TNG, a retail service and distribution giant, and one of the largest divisions of the Jim Pattison Group. Prior to that, he was President of Select Media, and then President of Select Merchandising, having founded both companies, gaining wholesale, retail distribution, and merchandising functional expertise.

Carter currently serves on the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) Retail Tomorrow Advisory board, and formerly served on the GMDC’s General Merchandise Advisory board. He is an 8-year veteran member of Vistage, the largest CEO peer group in the world.”

Mark Doiron

Mark Doiron has extensive experience in the retail grocery environment, growing businesses and companies, creating shareholder value and championing innovation. With expertise in sales, marketing, retail development, merchandising and digital/e- commerce, wholesale distribution, logistics and the supply chain, he has a track record in driving operational efficiencies and providing a competitive edge. Doiron last served as Chief Merchandising Marketing & Supply Chain Officer at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, where he drove double-digit growth and restructured the leadership team to support long-term strategic objectives. He expanded the chain’s health-seeking consumer base with merchandising strategies, supported by a newly-created digital platform and geo-targeting capabilities; improved promotional planning and analytics for more effective spend and supplier negotiations; and expanded Private Label penetration. Doiron had previously served in a number of management roles for companies including Schnucks Markets, Sure Winner Foods, and Delhaize America.