Industry associations shuffle execs, create new positions
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Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), Kansas City, Mo. Bob Pickerill, senior vice president and division manager, announced his plans for retirement. Pickerill joined AWG in 1997, and over the course of his career, has served in a variety of progressive positions. Effective Jan. 1, 2017, David Gates will assume the role of senior vice president and division manager. Gates joined AWG in April 1990. Throughout the course of his career, he worked in several areas within the company, most recently serving as vice president of sales and merchandising for the Southaven division.
National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C. Terry Erdle was appointed to the newly created role of chief revenue officer, tasked with overseeing the association's revenue-generating activities, including the NRA Show, ServSafe, National Registry, sponsorships and strategic alliances. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in cyber security, online learning and trade association leadership, Erdle most recently served as executive vice president of business development for Knowledge Factor, where he substantially grew revenues by building innovative go-to-market strategies. Previously, Erdle led the certification and learning division of CompTIA, and acted as chairman of the Cybersecurity Credentialing Collaborative, where he led cross-industry initiatives to raise awareness of and advocate for vendor-neutral credentials in information security, privacy and related IT disciplines. Erdle has also held senior executive positions at Sun Microsystems, IHS Group and Mattel Toys, where he established a track record for advancing service and training solutions, while developing and growing sustainable revenue streams in short timeframes by utilizing advanced technology products, training and innovative market approaches.