Southern Ice Exchange, Inc.

The Power
of Ice.

The world's oldest regional association in the packaged ice industry—connecting people, ideas, and opportunity.

135th Annual SIE Convention

Charleston, South Carolina  ·  March 7–10, 2027

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Join industry colleagues in Charleston for the 2027 annual convention.

Southern Ice Exchange industry photography

Our Mission

The Purpose
of the SIE

Advancing the packaged ice industry through higher standards, industry education, collaboration, and advocacy.

  • To promote the interests of the ice business.
  • To promote high standards in the manufacturing and marketing of ice and ice industry products.
  • To further the education, skills and techniques of members in order to achieve those standards.
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and goodwill among association members.
  • To represent the interests of the ice industry to governmental agencies when necessary.

Industry Leadership

Board of Directors

Meet the people helping guide Southern Ice Exchange and its members.

Portrait of Stephen Wolfson
President

Stephen Wolfson

Lee’s Ice of Central Florida
1725 Central Florida Pkwy, Ste D
Orlando, FL 32837
407/343-5423
Term Expires: 2025

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Portrait of James Pearsell
Vice President

James Pearsell

Ice Plant Inc
202 Hwy 19 North
PO Box 4057
Meridien, Mississippi 39307

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Portrait of Philip Brasher
Past President

Philip Brasher

Modern Ice
5709 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513/367-2101
800/543-1581

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Portrait of Beth Diffley
Director

Beth Diffley

Leer, Inc
206 Leer Street
New Lisbon, WI 53950
651/271-4281
Term Expires: 2029

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Portrait of Jay Stautberg
Director

Jay Stautberg

Home City Ice
6054 Bridgetown Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513/598-3000
Term Expires: 2027

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Portrait of Stuart Edwards
Director

Stuart Edwards

Carolina Ice Company
2466 Old Pool Road
Kinston, NC 28504
252/527-3178
Term Expires: 2027

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Portrait of Tony Dickson
Director · Supplier Representative

Tony Dickson

Cool Running Software
27028 Cascade Court
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
404/343-1744

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Portrait of Amy Valdez
Director

Amy Valdez

Zippy Ice
5701 N. Graham Street
Charlotte, NC 28269
980/355-9851
Term Expires: 2027

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Built on Tradition. Focused on the Future.

The World's Oldest Regional Association in the Packaged Ice Industry

Stronger connections. Higher standards. A better industry.

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