Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va. Margaret Edgell Core was hired as vice president of industry events, responsible for leading the organization’s annual event, FMI Connect, the Global Food Retail Experience, and ensuring the event continues to grow. Core is a 25-year veteran of association sales and marketing with expertise in brand management, product strategies, event marketing, exhibit sales, program development, advertising and online media sales. She recently ran strategic sales initiatives at the National Apartment Association, where she was responsible for increased participation and growth from the supplier community. Over the last two years, she created a year-round sponsorship recognition program, NAA 360°, and spent six years at the Biotechnology Industry Organization as managing director of sales and marketing for the BIO International Convention.