Path to Purchase Institute Hall of Fame

Each year since 1994, the editors of the Path to Purchase Institute have selected three industry leaders for induction into the Hall of Fame. From the work they produce to their daily business practices, these inductees represent the very best of the path-to-purchase and in-store marketing industry. They foster best practices and demonstrate a supreme understanding of all marketing efforts. Collectively, these professionals have proven that they don't just follow the path to purchase; rather they help build it. (Note: There were no inductees in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)

2024

• Tammy Ackerman, Treasury Wine Estates
• Stephen Bettencourt, CVS Health
• Pamela Velarde, Mattel

2023

• Mimi Dixon, Crayola
• Brent Rosso, Ulta Beauty
• Bob Waibel, Conagra Brands

2022

• Jalal Hamad, The Home Depot
• Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven
• Marc Pritchard, Procter & Gamble

2020

• Alex Gourlay, Walgreens Boots Alliance     
• Stephen McGowan, Mondelez International
• Jennifer Reiner, Del Monte Foods

2019

• April Carlisle, Coca-Cola Co.
• Jody Kalmbach, Kroger Co.
• Peter McGuinness, Chobani

2018

• Matt Pierre, General Mills
• Karen Sales, Albertsons Cos.
• Jamie Sohosky, Walmart

2017

• Herb Smith, E. & J. Gallo Winery
• Cheryl Williams, Wakefern Food Corp.
• Christopher Witte, Tyson Foods

2016

• Douwe Bergsma, Georgia-Pacific
• Tony Dunning, Jack Link’s
• Barry Roberts, Colgate-Palmolive

2015

• Dirk De Vos, Heineken USA
• Amy Dragland-Johnson, S.C. Johnson & Son
• David VanderWaal, LG Electronics

2014

• Julie Eddleman, Procter & Gamble
• Erik Keptner, Ahold USA
• Andy Murray, Walmart

2013

• Mir Aamir, Safeway
• Spencer Blaker, Burt’s Bees
• John Mount, Coca-Cola Refreshments

2012

• Evan Anthony, The Kroger Co.
• Tracey Doucette, PepsiCo Beverages NA
• Lisa Klauser, Unilever

2011

• Kim Feil, Walgreens
• Joe Radabaugh, Nestlé USA
• Mark Scott, Kimberly-Clark

2010

• James Damian, Best Buy
• Mike McMahon, ConAgra Foods
• Parisa Zander, Microsoft Corp.

2009

• Elizabeth Bishop, Universal Studios Home Entertainment
• Patrick Hare, Kraft Foods
• Tracy VanBibber, The Henkel/Dial Corp.

2008

• Bevan Bloemendaal, The Timberland Co.
• Renée Richardson, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
• Ed Trygstad, Miller Brewing Co.

2007

• Edward Grant, DaySpring Cards Inc.
• Steve Hyland, Coca-Cola North America
• Tucker McLane, Bose Corp.

2006

• Joe DeLise III, Lancome U.S.
• Dina R. Howell, Procter & Gamble
• Leslie Nagy, Pepsi-Cola Co.

2005

• Michael Gottsegen, NBC Universal
• Kevin Hopper, Pepperidge Farm
• Daniel Williams, McDonald’s Corp.

2004

• Mary M. DaRif, The Sherwin-Williams Co.
• Laurie M. Houlihan, L’Oreal
• James K. Marstiller Jr., Nestle Purina PetCare

2003

• Margaret Blighton, Kraft Foods
• Daniel Bracken, Spalding Sports Worldwide
• John Pender, Schering-Plough HealthCare Products

2002

• Bill Brownell, Microsoft Corp.
• Chris DeMarco, Pepsi-Cola Co.
• John Sciacchitano, Schieffelin & Somerset Co.

2001

• John Brock, Babies “R” Us
• Steven Spetnagel, Coca-Cola

2000

• Matthew Borgard, Barton Beers Ltd.
• Scott Greenberg, Skechers USA
• Ron Scheiblauer, The Home Depot

1999

• Cathy L. Barclay, Brown & Williamson
• Joseph T. Ricci, Duracell, North Atlantic Group
• Jo Lynn Rogers, Square D Co.

1998

• Barbara Daugherty, Frito-Lay Inc.
• Thomas Donovan, Coty U.S. Inc.
• Andy Siditsky, Buena Vista Home Entertainment

1997

• Penny Cleare, Heublein Inc.
• Jim Detwiler, Chanel
• John Lombardi, Revlon

1996

• Nancy Bruner, Kraft Foods Inc.
• Andrea L. Martin, E. & J. Gallo Winery
• William L. Smith Jr., Procter & Gamble

1995

• William Jodzio, Chesebrough-Pond’s USA
• Rudy Kral, M&M/Mars
• John A. Sakaley, III, Nintendo of America

1994

• Paul Kolenik, L’Oreal
• Dennis Madigan, Miller Brewing Co.
• George Moreo, Philip Morris