ACG Pittsburgh 2025 April Program

Event Details

When:

April 3, 2025 11:45 AM - 2 PM EDT

Where:

Location Name

Fairmont Hotel

Location Address

510 Market Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States

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The Relentless Pursuit of a Better Way - Growth & Governance in a Private Company

We invite you to join us and the NACD Three Rivers Chapter on April 3 for an exclusive fireside chat moderated by Nina Faber with John Burke, the visionary owner of Armada Sunset Holdings (ASH). In this intimate session, John will share the compelling story behind ASH's founding, delve into the strategic nuances of managing a private board, and discuss the pivotal moments that have fueled the company's remarkable growth.

This is a story of exceptional achievement. With $5.7B in revenue, 25 locations, and a workforce of nearly 1,000 employees, ASH is consistently ranked as one of Pittsburgh’s largest private companies. As a leader in supply chain management, ASH, along with its operating companies—Armada Supply Chain Solutions, Sunset Transportation, and ATEC Logistics—serves the largest restaurant brands in the Western Hemisphere.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a seasoned business leader about the strategies that drive sustained growth, governance excellence, and transformative success in today’s competitive landscape.

Members/Sponsors: $85 I Non-Members: $150

Cancellations received via email at least 3 business days from the event will be granted a refund, less a 20% administrative fee. Cancellations received after the cut-off date (3 days prior to) are not eligible for a refund. However, registrations can be transferred without penalty to another representative from the same company for the same event, with advanced notification to organizers. If the replacement representative is not a member of the association, the firm will be responsible to pay the difference between the member vs. non-member rate (this will vary depending on the event). Picture/Video Policy: Registration implies consent that any pictures or video taken during the event can be used for promotional purposes. ACG Pittsburgh is able to use your likeness without remuneration.

Speakers

John Burke

Armada Sunset Holdings

Executive Chairman

John oversees and provides executive leadership for Armada and its operating entities. He is a twenty-five year veteran in the foodservice industry - creating and executing innovative supply chain solutions for national restaurant brands.

John joined Armada in 1992, and was instrumental in establishing the company’s warehouse solutions business in 1996, as well as its transportation solutions entity in 2006 - formerly known as Hub One Logistics and Leveraged Execution Providers (LXP), respectively. Armada has become the largest fully integrated logistics provider to the restaurant industry, in addition to serving broader industries, with operations and offices around the country and annual sales of approximately $3 billion. Current clients range from Fortune 500 companies to privately held and family-owned businesses.

John holds a B.S. in Business from Penn State University and an M.S. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. He formerly served on the board of directors of the American Textile Company, and has previously served on the Pennsylvania Business Council Policy Roundtable and the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board.

Nina Faber

Armada Sunset Holdings

Chief Human Resources Officer

Nina M. Faber is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Armada Sunset Holdings (ASH). In her role, Nina is the principal architect and leader of the HR strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic objectives of ASH and its operating entities, Armada Supply Chain Solutions (“Armada”) and Sunset Transportation (“Sunset”).

A licensed attorney, prior to Nina’s role at ASH, she held various HR and legal roles with manufacturing company, MSA Safety, Inc. Most recently, Nina served as MSA’s Chief Diversity Officer and as the Executive Director of HR for MSA’s Americas segment.

Before her time in-house, Nina was an attorney for Reed Smith, LLP and clerked for Hon. Thomas M. Hardiman, US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Hon. Arthur J. Schwab, US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; and Hon. Judith F. Olson, Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Heavily involved in her community, Nina is Vice President of the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh, a member of the NACD Three Rivers Chapter Board of Directors, a member of the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors. She also volunteers her time with the Best of the Batch Foundation and is an Honorary Member of her local volunteer fire department, providing pro bono legal and HR counsel when needed.

Nina completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and received her JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

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