Atlanta, GA – At the age of 36, Mike Abrashoff was selected to become commander of USS Benfold. Before he took command, this ship had the Navy’s near-worst performing crew. After a year under Abrashoff’s command, USS Benfold had become the best ship in the fleet. Abrashoff was able to change the mindset of his sailors by creating and instilling a system of beliefs that he called the Leadership Roadmap. Since leaving the Navy, Abrashoff has founded the Aegis Performance Group and has worked with over 1,200 organizations by instilling leadership initiatives at entry level. At the RFA’s Conference, he will share his experiences and lessons learned in a tailored presentation for the chilled foods industry.
The Refrigerated Foods Association is proud to present Abrashoff to its Conference attendees, which will include manufacturers and suppliers of chilled, prepared, ready-to-eat food products. The Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, California on March 4-7, 2018. Abrashoff will be the keynote speaker, one aptly chosen because of his leadership strategies and expertise. His presentation, “It’s Your Ship: Achieving Breakthrough Performance,” will inspire his audience with practical lessons in leadership and establishing a culture of greatness. On Benfold, Mike built a culture of trust and empowered his crew to take charge and use ingenuity and initiative to improve every aspect of their performance. Mike’s presentation will leave attendees with the tools and inspiration needed to accomplish big goals – whatever they may be.
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is comprised of chilled food manufacturers and their suppliers from the US and Canada, united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry. The RFA's Mission is "to serve as the principal association for prepared refrigerated food companies." The RFA offers 4 main membership categories: Manufacturer, Associate (equipment, packaging, ingredient and service suppliers), Professional/Academic and Affiliate Members.
The RFA’s 2018 Conference will feature Tabletop Displays and the association’s unique One-on-One CEO Sessions, whereby suppliers sign up to meet with the CEOs of their choice for 10-minute sessions. In addition, golfers are invited to participate in the annual tournament, which will take place at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Networking opportunities are plentiful over the 3-day event, which will also include a fun closing banquet with awards and entertainment.
The RFA Conference is a great way to network and gain important new information affecting the industry, including technical innovations, sales and marketing tips, consumer trends, distribution solutions, new product and package development, and food safety issues. The event is a "who's who" in the chilled food business, and it attracts attendees from around the globe.
For more information on the Refrigerated Foods Association and their 2018 Conference, visit the website at www.refrigeratedfoods.org or call the Association Headquarters at 678-426-8175.
Source: Refrigerated Foods Association