RALEIGH, NC – The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) is excited to present the expanded RSPA NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars for 2024-25. The RSPA Rising Stars annually recognizes and celebrates individuals who are driving growth, embracing technological advancements, and delivering exceptional solutions to address the evolving needs of their partners and the retail IT industry.
RSPA NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars was established in 2023 to acknowledge the contributions of young professionals who exemplify the industry’s next generation of channel leaders. Each Rising Star possesses expertise, innovation, and leadership skills that has propelled them to the forefront of the industry, inspiring their peers and colleagues.
The 2024-25 class of RSPA NextGen Rising Stars includes:
- Sami Alakkam, Newbold Technologies
- Thomas Barrineau, OrderCounter
- Crystal Barrineau, OrderCounter
- Bobby Bauer, BMC
- Jean Boling, Clearent (Xplor Pay)
- Brianna Buccellato, Epson America
- Eder Caceres, M-S Cash Drawer
- Michael Chalberg, Combase USA
- Salem Collins, Macro Integration Services
- Lily Cregeen, Metropolitan Sales
- Liz Crouch, Bixolon USA
- Scott Dickens, OrderCounter
- Matt Dockrell, Google
- Christin Dorner, Star Micronics
- Omar Ebeid, Zeal
- Jon Etxeberri, EDGE Merchant Processing
- Angela Feeney, BlueStar
- Whitney Gerrety, Touch Dynamic
- Mary Harris, NCC
- Allie Haskell, Custom Business Solutions
- Audrey Hogan, TimeForge
- Kirsten Ingersoll, Electronic Office Equipment
- Maverick Little, Metropolitan Sales
- Owen Lucas, Lucas Systems
- Jordan Lumley, Round 2 POS
- John Maieli, Star Micronics
- Jessica Maroney, Metropolitan Sales
- Steven Martorelli, Turnkey Payments
- Shelly Matityahu, Tabit Technologies
- Farrell McKenna, STCR
- Rebecca McPherson, Dining Tech Talk
- Truman Meecham, Alpha POS
- Jaynish Patel, ONUS Merchant Solutions
- Kevin Patel, POS Nation/Bottle POS
- Heather Philpott, ScanSource
- Sam Pizzo, CMS Max
- Eiadd Qumsieh, Qlaborate
- Blake Rouse, Cardknox
- James Sanders, CRS
- Jenna Sandubrae, Ingram Micro
- Brandon Sauer, QSR Automations
- David Sohn, Helpt
- Madeline Stockwell, Heartland
- Trevor Strange, Vigilix
- Alejandro Swaby, Cervion Systems
- Jenn Thaxton, MAAST
- Tyler Wells, MicroTouch
- Tyler Young, Tonic POS
- Amit Zenou, iPOS Systems
- Kevin Zhao, ZBS POS
“We have so many young leaders and up-and-coming leaders in the RSPA community that we expanded our list from 40 last year to 50 this year, and the quality of the group remains exceptional,” said Jim Roddy, RSPA President & CEO. “These 50 Rising Stars are evidence that the retail IT channel is well positioned to continue to thrive in the future. We’re excited to work with this group to help the RSPA community adapt to what’s next.”
RSPA NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars is an ongoing effort from the RSPA team in collaboration with the RSPA NextGen Community. The NextGen Community plays a key role in identifying and developing opportunities for future leaders and the rapidly changing technology landscape.
The new class of RSPA NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars will be honored during RetailNOW 2024, July 28-30 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. There will be recognition at the RSPA W2W/NextGen Communities Event and a formal presentation during the RetailNOW General Session July 29.
Visit the NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars webpage to meet the 2024-25 RSPA NextGen 50 Under 40 Rising Stars. RSPA looks forward to celebrating today’s up-and-coming industry innovators!
About RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association)
The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, grocery, and cannabis verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW and Inspire, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.
