Congratulations to Gretchen McDonald!
Congratulations to our very own Gretchen McDonald on being named one of Automatic Merchandise’s 2026 winners of the Most Influential Women in Convenience Services. This award honors leaders who are
helping shape the future of vending and unattended retail. It highlights professionals who are driving
innovation, strengthening operations, and helping shape the future of
convenience services.
Anyone who has worked with Gretchen knows this recognition is incredibly well deserved. Gretchen’s journey with Naturals2Go is truly unique. She began by mentoring owner-operators, helping them build their vending businesses and guiding many as they expanded into coffee service and micro markets. Along the way, she also became a successful operator with 40 machines. That hands-on experience gave her a deep understanding of the daily realities our operators face.
Today, Gretchen brings that same practical knowledge to her role in supply chain and logistics, where she works tirelessly to ensure our operators have the equipment, resources, and support they need to succeed. Her ability to see the business from both the operator’s perspective and the operational side of the company is incredibly rare and even more valuable.
Beyond her expertise, what truly sets Gretchen apart is her commitment to helping others succeed. Her mentorship, insight, and “boots-on-the-ground” understanding of the business have made a meaningful difference for hundreds of Naturals2Go operators across the country.
Gretchen, thank you for everything you do for this community. Your dedication, leadership, and heart for our operators inspire all of us. Please join us in congratulating Gretchen on this well-deserved recognition!
