National Association of College Stores
Ed Schlichenmayer serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of College Stores (NACS) since July 2016, guiding the trade association and its affiliated entities by providing executive management, strategic direction, and operational oversight. Previously, Schlichenmayer held various leadership roles within NACS, including Deputy CEO and President of NACS Media Solutions, and contributed to advancements in e-learning and online course development. Prior to joining NACS, Schlichenmayer was the Division Director at Auraria Higher Education Center, focusing on content sales, logistics, and campus-based retailing. Ed Schlichenmayer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, and Political Science from Colorado Mesa University.
National Association of College Stores
Headquartered in Oberlin, OH, the National Association of College Stores (NACS) is the trade association representing the nearly $11 billion higher education retail industry. NACS is the leading resource and advocate for the industry while ensuring the vitality of higher education retailers through education and research, the provision of critical programs and services, and the development of strategic partnerships that enable members to better serve their customers