Our Purpose
We serve as a trusted link between operators and suppliers in the ice cream and fast-food industry. Through research, education, and the sharing of best practices, we help raise standards in sanitation, product quality, and operational efficiency—all for the benefit and protection of the public.
We gather and share valuable market, economic, and industry insights, promote food sales through these outlets, and provide a unified voice for our members wherever representation is needed. Above all, we’re here to support the growth and success of this industry.
Stronger Together
By exchanging ideas, addressing challenges, and working toward common goals, we build a stronger, more vibrant industry. With your support and involvement, our collective impact grows even greater.
Board of Directors & Executive Committee
The Great Lakes Ice Cream + Fast Food Association (GLIC+FFA) Board of Directors is an elected non-compensated body of industry professionals consisting of 12 board members, responsible for overseeing the successful operations of GLIC+FFA.
Board members proactively work to raise and secure important funding that helps to support and protect the mission of GLIC+FFA. Each year 6 directors are elected for a 2-year term: 3 supplier members and 3 store operator members.
President
Joe Watt
No Water Bath
Vice President
Joe Ericksen
Heavenly Creamery
Secretary/Treasurer
Melissa Sosa
Scoops Ice Cream House
Immediate Past President
Joe Watt
No Water Bath
Board Members
Cindy Bristol
Scooters Malt Shoppe &
Travelling Treats
Ronald Cox
Carmella's Creamery
Amber Daniels
Spaceman USA
Nate Kurple
Ann Arbor Tees
Jimmy Lyons
United Foodservice Solutions
Matthew Murray
Horizon Equipment
Kathy Ortiz
Rosie's Ice Cream & More
Kara Sitton
Green Mountain Flavors
Kimberly Stange
Cone Lickers
