Jason Liebig
Jason Liebig is a current star and lead storyteller for History Channel’s hit television series, “The Food That Built America” and “The Mega-Brands That Built America”. With career origins in marketing and story creation for DC Comics’ Superman/Batman and Marvel Comics’ X-Men respectively, his early lens into consumer fandom served him as he built his reputation and established his status as a unique voice in the realms of CPG brand history and innovation. Having consulted on ideation, innovation and design for brands such as Oreo and Skittles, he notably oversaw Big League Chew’s successful first female mascot rollout, and more recently brought his singular continuity of innovation knowledge to Ferrara’s Nerds brand, which has seen unprecedented success since 2021, growing from $50 million to a $500 million brand today. Behind the scenes, he has drawn from his unusual archive and collection of vintage consumer brand packaging of over 100,000 pieces to consult for hit period television shows including Mad Men, Stranger Things, Young Sheldon, and The Goldbergs. It is this work that earned him the nickname “The Indiana Jones of Snacks”. As a business speaker, he has a reputation for using his passionate storytelling and knowledge of brand history along with his innovation and consumer insight to provide inspirational and entertaining tales that offer not only applicable lessons but also promise to change the way his audience approaches the challenges and opportunities they’re facing. At heart, Jason considers himself a dreamer who has successfully achieved so many of his own aspirations and wants to offer the encouragement and tools for those looking to achieve their own.
Patrick Moran
Patrick Moran is the owner of Moran Refreshments, a Tyler based full-line vending, OCS, and Micro Market company. Moran Refreshments was started in 1989 in a family garage with one small truck. Patrick and Dale Moran formed a partnership in 1990 and built their business together for 25 years. Dale has retired and Patrick continues to own and operate the business. Moran Refreshments currently employs 25 full-time employees. Patrick has been married to his wife Jane for over 34 years and they have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Patrick has served on both the TMVA Board as President as well as the NAMA Board as a member, Secretary/Treasurer and Chair Elect.
Eric Langswager
Eric Langswager is a Sales Executive with over 18 years in the convenience services industry. He currently serves as the Director of Account Services at 365 Retail Markets. As an early adopter of unattended retail technology, Eric played an instrumental role in developing and implementing a Micro-Market program for Coca-Cola Bottling. Since joining 365 Retail Markets in 2017, Eric has supported growth efforts for operators all of the US and Canada – with specific focus on Micro-Markets, Vending to Market conversions, Dining, and Pantry Services.
David Marler
A native of Atlanta and a diehard Georgia Tech fan, David has a B.S. in Business administration along with a master’s degree from the School of Hard Knocks while owning 2 separate businesses in his career. From feeling the pain of covering a payroll to the stress of exceeding a sales quota, he has developed a simple and very common-sense approach to the world of sales and marketing. As VP of Sales & Marketing for LightSpeed Automation he was instrumental in helping triple the size of the company. In his 9 years leading the sales initiative at LightSpeed he helped the company achieve significant growth and profits by bringing warehouse technology to operators of all sizes. When LightSpeed was acquired by 365 Retail Markets in June of 2021, he joined their sales department and has been working side by side with the team to share the benefits of LightSpeed and how it improves an operator’s warehouse. LightSpeed’s impact continues to live on as part of the 365 family of products. He was named NAMA’s Industry Person of the Year in 2023. He currently lives in Marietta GA with his wife Sherrie and their two golden retrievers Palmer and Fowler and the true leader of the house, Mango the cat. An avid golfer with a professional 18 handicap, he openly admits that college football season is his favorite part of the year.
Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson is NAMA’s Director of Federal & State Affairs, focusing on state and federal advocacy. With over 8 years of experience, Robert is passionate about building a free, open, and prosperous society. He has collaborated with trade associations, grassroots organizations, charities, local chambers of commerce, think tanks, legislative membership organizations, American multinational conglomerates, and United States Senators to achieve this vision. Before joining NAMA, Robert worked at General Electric, executing government affairs projects, and serving as an external representative for the corporation. He also served as a State Outreach Associate at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and as a Legislative Correspondent in the office of Senator Dean Heller of Nevada. Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs from American University and a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University. When he’s not on the job, Robert enjoys hiking, rock climbing, attempting to run, and cheering on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He is an advocate for the Oxford comma and loves spending time with his dog. Robert resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his fiancé.
