Strata GPO

09/18/2026

VETS earlier this month brought Collective dealer and vendor experts together in Milwaukee for hands-on learning, product education, and connection.

We’re incredibly grateful to the manufacturers who invested their time and expertise as well as our dealer members who came ready to learn and engage.

The best part? These relationships don’t end when the seminar does! Thank you to everyone who made VETS 2026 one to remember. We'll see you in November! 💜

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Winholt regional sales manager, Bryan Spencer, and VP of Sales, Mike Chick, at the STRATA Annual Conference! Strata GPO

03/27/2026

Day two delivered depth, insight, and momentum.

Today’s conversations reinforced the power of partnership and what’s possible when we show up ready to listen, learn, and collaborate.

🌊 Rising tides are gaining strength — and we’re just getting started.

03/25/2026

Change is rarely easy, but it’s exactly where real growth begins. When we face obstacles head‑on, we discover what we’re truly capable of — and we’re reminded that we never have to navigate those challenges alone.

🌊 We believe that rising tides lift all boats. True strength comes from the communities we build and the partnerships we nurture. By leaning on each other, we turn adversity into lasting momentum.

We believe in meeting you where you are and helping you get to where you want to be. When we share our experiences and tackle problems together, everyone wins.

Get ready to be inspired by our updated list of three industry leaders who embody the spirit of purposeful leadership and breakthrough thinking!

Today, we welcome you to San Diego for the 2026 Conference — where Rising Tides meet Waves of Opportunity. As dealers and vendors arrive, we come together with one shared belief: when we rise, we rise together. :ocean:

Settle in, connect deeply, and get ready for a week built around growth, innovation, and collaboration.

What is one challenge your team recently turned into an opportunity?

02/19/2026

Strata is not a traditional buying group. The leaders we're adding today make that even clearer.

At Strata, the difference is technology. It’s purpose-built to help foodservice equipment dealers grow margins, streamline operations, and compete at a level that wasn't possible before. And we're backing that with people who deliver.

Keith Kelly joins as Executive Vice President, bringing rare cross-channel experience spanning the dealer network, manufacturing, and private equity, including leadership roles at TAKKT Foodservices (Hubert and Central), Tundra, New Mountain Capital, and Ice-O-Matic.

Emma Stamm joins as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with a proven record of aligning sales strategy, marketing, and operations to drive measurable growth at Nemco Food Equipment, Lakeside Manufacturing, and Gustave A. Larson.

Better Technology. Stronger Partnerships. Higher Margins.

This is what investing in member success looks like.

Read the full announcement at https://strata-gpo.com/strata-gpo-strengthens-leadership/

01/09/2026

The first work week of 2026 is officially wrapped! We're energized, focused, and ready to generate continued success for our collective.

What’s one goal you’re chasing—or a win you’ve already scored—this year?

11/14/2025

VETS (Vendor Education Training Seminar) offers exclusive, hands-on demonstrations with small dealer groups, creating a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate. Vendors deliver in-depth training to help dealers improve their team’s sales skills, expand product knowledge, increase profits, and deliver exceptional value to clients. Enjoy engaging social hours, dinners, and exciting local activities, making this event both productive and enjoyable.

11/13/2025

Thank you to our digital sponsor, AllPoints Foodservice Parts & Supplies. We're proud to partner with companies like AllPoints that share our dedication to advancing our industry through knowledge sharing and hands-on training here at MegaVETS.