John Franklin
Senior Vice President – Controller
Brookshire Grocery Company

John is a CPA who attended the University of Texas at Tyler while working at the Brookshire Grocery Company distribution center for four years prior to beginning his professional career in accounting in 1996.  John served in financial accountant, financial analyst manager, director of project management, and director of financial accounting positions in treasury and accounting before being named VP - Controller in 2008 and SVP – Controller in 2010.  During his time as project manager, John led the implementations of the company’s SAP financial and HR/payroll/benefits systems and the success of these projects has allowed the company to continue implementing this world class technology that the company views as a competitive advantage.  John is a member of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and enjoys serving in various capacities within his community.

Steve Hinderberger
Vice President, Controller
Schnucks Markets

Steve is currently the Vice President and Controller at Schnucks Markets, a privately-held regional supermarket retailer operating 100 combination food and drug stores in 5 midwestern states, with the majority of the stores in the metropolitan St. Louis market. Prior to Schnucks, Steve worked 28 years in the department store industry with May Department Stores, until acquired by Macy’s in 2006. Steve held various financial positions in accounting, financial planning, and capital budgeting.

Kristina Rota
Vice President of Accounting and Controls
Ahold USA

Paul Stombaugh
Corporate Controller
Weis Markets

Paul joined Weis Markets, Inc. in 2010, having previously served in several progressive finance management roles at the global organization of Foot Locker, Inc.  At Weis Markets, Inc. he serves as the company’s Corporate Controller, responsible for all internal accounting functions as well as all public financial requirements under Securities and Exchange Law. Paul is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Penn State University.  He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institute of Public Accountants. Paul is a 2012 recipient of the Pennsylvania Institute of Public Accountants “Forty Under 40” award and a member of the Operating Board of Directors for the Junior Achievement of Central Pennsylvania, an organization promoting financial literacy among youth.

Mandy Tomlin
Controller, Director of Accounting
United Supermarkets, LLC

Mandy Tomlin is currently the Controller for United Supermarkets, based out of Lubbock, Texas.  She has been with United for 13 years, and in her current role since 2005.  Mandy has been attending the Financial Executive conference for 8 years and has been on the planning committee for the past 3 years.  During her career at United, Mandy has been responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations for the retail, convenience, food manufacturing, and warehousing divisions, planning and forecasting, financial reporting, strategic projects within the department, and payroll and benefits.  Mandy is a CPA and holds a MBA and BBA from Angelo State University.