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ILLUMINATOR YEARBOOK 2022-2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS HEADLITE LETTER.......................................................................................3 A FINAL WORD FROM DIMMED HEADLITE................................................4 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS.............................................................................6 VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP.............................................................................8 TESTIMONIALS..........................................................................................10 A YEAR IN PHOTO MEMORYIES...............................................................12 THANK YOU CAROLE CHRISTIANSON.....................................................16 WELCOME PAT POSEY AS NEW WAFC COO............................................18 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WINNERS..................................................22 2022-2023 ROSTER / UPDATE MY INFO...................................................26 HOW TO RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP........................................BACKCOVER

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MESSAGE FROM ILLUMINATOR HEADLITE, GREG SIEGEL Dear Fellow Illuminators, We’re excited to present this year’s Illuminator Yearbook, a look back at the fantastic year we had together with Joe Perez as our Headlite.

We started our year in May 2022 with the Midyear Board Meeting in Palm Desert, CA hosted by Joe and Anabell Perez with a theme of Moving Forward, celebrating our new class of Hilites and new Tailite Subriana Pierce.

Next up was our first big event, supporting the 2022 California Grocers Association Strategic Conference in Palm Springs in September, delighting 800 attendees with our Golf Tournament, Greeter Table, Breakfasts & Lunches and more! We look forward to seeing you all again this year at the 2023 CGA Conference from 9/24-9/26/23.

In November our Diversity & Inclusion event titled ‘Connectable: From Isolation to All In’ was held on November 15th, 2022, at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA where we also honored the Founders of our D&I Committee.

Our 2022 WAFC Rallies were held in early February in Woodinville, WA, Danville, CA and Seal Beach, CA and were all big successes due to the tremendous efforts by the Committees and excellent attendance and support from our retailer partners, Illuminator members and vendor community. We look forward to and are excited about some new locations for the WAFC Rallies in early 2024.

Wrapping up the year was the 2023 WAFC Convention at the beautiful JW Marriott in Palm Desert, CA in early May 2023 with over 1,800 attendees where our Illuminator Committees performed flawlessly as always. We also unveiled the Inaugural Christianson Classic Golf Tournament.

We can’t thank our Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Volunteers enough for their tremendous efforts! And we very excited about the 2024 WAFC Convention from May 4 thru 8, 2024 at a brandnew location for this event: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado!

We hope that you had a great time ‘Spreading the Lite of Good Fellowship’ this past year and look forward to spending time together this year at the upcoming events, conferences and conventions supported by the Illuminator organization!

Thank You and Shine On! Greg Siegel 94th Illuminator Headlite Idahoan Foods gsiegel@idahoan.com

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A FINAL WORD FROM DIMMED HEADLITE, JOE PEREZ Illuminator Family, I’m filled with much gratitude for the opportunity I had to serve as the 93rd Illuminator Headlite and President, it has been a true labor of love. I’m grateful for my wife Anabell and our sons, Joseph and Jacob who have been very supportive during my term on the board and as an Officer, I could not have done any of this without their endless support. I’m eternally grateful to God for placing Paul Christianson and his lovely bride Carole in my life as they introduced me to this amazing organization and helped me navigate this awesome food industry.

Servant leadership is at the core of everything we do and I’m so grateful for the leaders that came before me and laid a strong foundation on which we could not only stand but also continue to build on. I’m confident in the future growth and success of our organization as we have a great group of leaders coming up the ranks. The future of our organization is brighter because of you.

I’m grateful for the exposure to grocery executives and the new business opportunities I’ve received throughout the years. Most importantly I’m grateful for the newfound relationships I’ve developed over the years that have changed the trajectory of my life and my career! We truly form an industry family that is unlike any other in the United States. It is said that people come into your life for a reason, for a season, and for a lifetime. I’ve created many friendships in this industry that will last a lifetime. I’m truly grateful!

“I’m grateful for the newfound relationships I’ve developed over the years that have changed the trajectory of my life and my career!”

When someone attends the CGA Strategic Conference or the WAFC Convention it doesn’t take long to figure out that the Illuminators are surrounded by the most admired group of Grocery Executives and Leaders in our Nation! Let’s keep up the great work and move our organization forward, making it better than we found it and leaving it stronger for the next generation that steps in.

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Illuminators — Education • Leadership • Partnering The greatest advice I can give to a new Illuminator member is simple: volunteer, get involved, and stay involved. What you put in is what you get out. The more you volunteer and get involved the more exposure you get in the industry and the more exposure you get in this industry the greater the opportunities you will have to grow your business! Volunteer and get involved!

Directors, Board Advisors, and our members at large!

I’m proud to have served as the 93rd Illuminator Headlite and President, but the Illuminators Organization is much brighter and more resilient than ever and it has little to do with me and everything to do with my amazing Illuminator Officer Team, Advisory Officers, Board of

Shine On, Take Care, and God Bless, Joe Perez 93rd Illuminator Headlite & President

there’s Something different for 2024!

GAYLORD ROCKIES RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER Aurora, Colorado

WAFC CONVENTION | MAY 4-8

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Headlite Greg Siegel

Sidelite Subriana Pierce

Spotlite Lori Brown

ADVISORY OFFICER

BOARD ADVISOR

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HILITE’S 3RD YEAR

HILITE’S 2ND YEAR

HILITE’S 1ST YEAR

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TESTIMONIALS

Throughout my career I have met some amazing people through my company with the work we do, through my educational journey, and at industry events. The lasting relationships I have forged with so many of our vendor partners all have one thing in common, they are Illuminators. This group of dedicated professionals work tirelessly in partnership with retailers to continue to support our people by advancing the food industry through education and leadership. They are always the folks that raise their hand to help and have been the foundation of industry events like the WAFC Convention year after year. I am proud to have built a wonderful network of great partners through the Illuminators but more importantly have many personal friends as well.

2022 WAFC

“The Illuminators organization and its dedicated members are the preeminent grocery industry networking organization. Beyond their longevity and history, they are a contemporary organization dedicated to improving the connectivity and camaraderie across the food industry in the western United States. If you are interested in growing your long-term personal and professional relationships, and giving back to our industry, you should seriously consider joining their ranks.”

Doug Scholz SVP, Chief Operating Officer California Grocers Association

Levi Wingo Senior Vice President, Operations

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As an entrepreneur building my first food and beverage business, the Illuminators have truly been a guiding light in my journey. I knew we had a great product, but I was clueless about how to get it on grocery shelves.

The Illuminators helped provide both insights and connections into what is otherwise a quite opaque industry. We’re thankful for the friends and business partners we’ve met through the Illuminators, and it’s been an integral part of the success we’ve had so far.

Their mission to improve relationships with suppliers like us and support education is a boon to the whole industry!

The Illuminators are a group of outstanding individuals that have been a great partner and supporter of the California Grocers Association for over 90 years. Their commitment to building the next generation of leaders through education is a value shared by myself and the entire CGA organization. I’m especially impressed by their support of the CGA Strategic Conference where they work long hours in service of the retailers and vendor/supplier partnership. I truly value their friendship and support during my time with CGA and I look forward to continuing the partnership and fellowship for many years.

Steven Tang Co-Founder at JUJU Spirits

Dennis Darling 2023 CGA Chair

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ILLUMINATORS SUPPORTING WAFC & CGA HOW CAN I HELP? When I hear those words, I know I am talking to a servant leader. Servant leaders are a special breed.

They do not wonder if you need help, or even if they can help with your exact need. They know they can jump in and help in any way, and that doing so is also very gratifying to them. The Illuminators is made up of an army of servant leaders; dedicated professionals with “day jobs”, and yet they find the time and energy to passionately serve in the industry we love, with some of the best people on the planet.

The Illuminators are the secret sauce behind several amazing events, including the WAFC and CGA conferences. The planning process for these events begins months before the first attendees fill out their registration form. The behind-the-scenes work is planned out to the smallest detail, and the troops are rallied to fill their positions. There are twentytwo Illuminator committees staffed by incredible volunteers who work together to make it happen.

And speaking of rallying, each Winter, the Illuminators gather all their industry friends in Northern California, Southern California, and the Pacific Northwest to create excitement for the upcoming WAFC convention in May. These rallies are so popular that both California rallies sold out this year, and the rally at the Chateau St. Michelle Winery was epic. The rallies always set the tone for the upcoming convention, and this year’s rallies did not disappoint.

Pictures do not begin to describe the WAFC event this year. The talented WAFC team is always looking for ways to surprise and delight us. In San Antonio, it was a trip out to the ranch, complete with dinner, dancing, and a rodeo. This year, it was a WHITE OUT! Everyone remembered to pack their special outfit, and the results were phenomenal. Way to go,

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Pat Posey, Dana Hendry, and team!

It’s fall, which means CGA is right around the corner. So much activity at last year’s event, and the Illuminators were there to support the hotel staff serving meals, greeting attendees, and ensuring all our guests had an amazing experience. The rally committees are already busy planning for next year’s events, including one in Arizona in 2024. So, yes, you can help! There’s always room for a servant leader.

Thank you for joining us on this wild and rewarding journey, my friends. Shine on.

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THE ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1ST ANNUAL CHRISTIANSON CLASSIC - WAFC CONVENTION

MAY 5, 2023

Words are inadequate to express our appreciation to the Illuminators, the WAFC and all of those that participated in the 1 st Annual Christianson Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 5, 2023, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert.

At the November 2022 Board of Directors Meeting of the WAFC in San Diego, Headlite-Joe Perez announced the name change which brought tears to my eyes. What an honor for our family and especially a well-deserved tribute to Paul.

A quote from Lisa Wingate on making sure we leave a legacy: “We die once when the last breath leaves our bodies.

We die a second time when the last person speaks our name.

The first is beyond our control…but the second we can strive to prevent.”

Thanks to the Illuminators with the support of the leadership of the Western Association of Food Chains, Paul’s legacy of volunteerism and servant leadership will live on.

I cannot imagine a greater gift of recognition and on behalf of our entire family, thank you!

Fondest regards, Carole Christianson

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“I cannot imagine a greater gift of recognition...”

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WELCOME PAT POSEY

NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WAFC I’d like to thank the Illuminators for this opportunity to reflect on my first year at the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). I have learned so much over the past year, the complexity of this organization was more than I expected. I now have a much better understanding of how the retailers, wholesalers and suppliers work together to help educate our industry through WAFC’s initiatives. Even being a WAFC Board Member for the past eleven years did not expose me to all of the interactions of our organizations. I feel fortunate to have been so close to WAFC for so long as it really gave me a chance to hit the ground running.

Educationaly, Cherie Phipps is making great strides towards streamlining our processes to get more grocery retail and supplier team members enrolled in our Retail Management Certificate program.

Cynthia McCloud is working on growing and improving the highly successful Food Industry Management (FIM) Program and our Food Industry Executive Programs (FIEP) at the University of Southern California. Enrollment in our USC programs looks to be beyond capacity this year, and we may need to develop waiting lists. Andrea Dimond has spent the last six months working with our friends at A l i x Pa r t n e r s on developing a more strategic

education plan that will take us into the next decade. The grocery industry is moving fast and if WAFC doesn’t keep up with the pace we could find ourselves falling behind.

I am still getting comfortable working with our supplier community and exposing them to the benefits of working and investing in WAFC. The goal is to bring more value to our donor sponsors investment in WAFC by bringing more benefits and exposure not only at the convention but during the year. We’re always looking at new ways to help our suppliers grow their business through exposure, networking possibilities and educating their workforce.

As far as the convention goes, 2023 was the largest attended, most costly, and most successful by all measures in WAFC Convention history. The survey results were “off the charts” and the feedback was tremendous. Dana Hendry and I still have lots to work on to move towards our convention goals, but I think we are on the right track. Can’t wait for everybody to see what Paul Gianetto, Greg Siegel and Dana have planned for us in “Colorful Colorado” next year.

Hopefully if you’re involved with WAFC you have recognized some new energy around our programs and if your organizations are not heavily involved in WAFC, we can create more interest in investing in our programs and the future of food retailing.

Thank you again for the opportunity to write about our passion to educate.

Pat Posey Chief Operating Officer WAFC

We’re always looking at new ways to help our suppliers grow their business through exposure, networking possibilities and educating their workforce.

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2022 ILLUMINATOR MID-YEAR EVENT-INTRODUCING

HEADLITE JOE PEREZ, AT YOUR SERVICE! In June 2022 we headed back down to one of our favorite places, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in beautiful Palm Desert. Joe and Anabell Perez have always been gracious hosts, and this event was no exception. The evening started with a welcoming reception in the familiar Headlite suite. This night is always a treat, not only to see all our wonderful friends, but also very entertaining to see our Dimmed Headlites behind the bar. Pro tip,

Joe also shared his special message for his year, Moving Forward. In Joe’s words, “The theme for my Headlite year is Moving forward. If you want to go fast you go alone, but if you want to go further you go with others.

This year we will move the organization forward as a team. We will Move Further Faster Together! “ The Illuminators are a resilient, tenacious family of servant leaders with grit, and who live the mission of the organization. We stick together and lift each other up. A great example of this was our group video message sent to our dear friend, Dimmed Headlite Dave Dimond during dinner. Here’s to great friends and good health, DD! Please welcome our 2022 incoming Hilites: -Victoria Corbin -Timme Taylor-Bennett -Mike Phillips -Kory Cox -Lisa Mendonca

hold on to our apron, or it could disappear. Ask any of our seasoned veterans. And speaking of veterans, some our favorite retired veterans were on hand at the special event, ready to spring into action and help.

Always nice to see Gary Pogue, Willie Crocker, Kory Cox, and our beloved patriarch, the late Tom Bezick.

Rest in peace, brother.

Saturday was a busy day, including our Mid-Year board meeting in the morning, and golf and free time in the afternoon. Saturday night’s dinner at Mikado’s, a teppan-style restaurant, was special as we got to know each other a little better over the entertainment of our meal preparation. Joe welcomed in the new Hilites, and gave them their own aprons, in which they proceeded to model. Mike Phillips, you get my vote, buddy!

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Such a fun weekend, and we left feeling energized, and ready to take on our next challenges. Joe has a relaxed style that makes his role look easy. It is not. He also has Anabell, his amazing wife, and two incredibly mature and sweet sons, Joey and Jacob. Thank you for sharing your family with us, Joe! Happy to be along for the ride, and to serve alongside you. At YOUR service, my friend. Thank you for your servant leadership, Joe. Shine On. Lori Brown Spotlite SVP of Industry & Customer Development

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THE ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION The Illuminators Educational Foundation has distributed over $1,450,000 in scholarships over the years to deserving families within our industry.

The Illuminators Educational Foundation has distributed over A revolution in education our industry! $1,450,000 inwithin scholarships over the We are focused on educating our industry by years to deserving families our teaming up with the WAFCwithin and the Retail Management Certificate Program specifically targeting funds to support current industry wonderful industry. employees to start the RMC and to those who

complete the program and wish to continue their

education.

A REVOLUTION IN grocery EDUCATION WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY! On behalf of the llluminators Education Foundation Board I would like to personally thank Greg Siegel and the llluminators Board for their generous We are focused on educating our by teaming upFoundation. with the donation to industry the Illuminators Education

WAFC and the Retail Management Certificate Program. We are JOIN THEcurrent REVELOUTION specifically, targeting funds to support industry employees THEtheIEF! to start RMCP. We alsoAND support SUPPORT those who complete program and wish to continue their grocery education.

THE PERFORMANCE GROUP SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Dave Grosse | President of IEF

On behalf of the Illuminatiors Education Foundation Board, I would like to personally thank Greg Siegel and the Illuminators Board for their generous donation to the Illuminatiors Education Foundation.

JOIN THE REVOLUTION AND SUPPORT THE IEF! Dave Grosse President of IEF (Partner, The Performance Group)

“I would like to take a moment to thank the IEF for your generosity. With this scholarship I will be the first person in my family to be able to attend college and fulfill my dream of becoming a nurse.” - Jonah

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2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Aiden Nasser Smart & Final University of St Thomas

Aiden Pacunas UNFI, Inc Bradley University

Jesus (Albert) Ayala Northgate Gonzalez Markets Cerritos College

Alyssa Marquez Smart and Final University of Cal-Los Angeles

Ansley Van Gorkom NuCal Foods University of California-Irvine

Brandon Uribe Melendrez Gonzalez Northgate Market Cerritos College

Brianna Donnelly Barilla Hofstra University

Catherine Cranston The J.M. Smucker CO The University of TennesseeKnoxville

Celeste Murphy Nonn Consulting Chapman University

Charlton Whittington Smart and Final Cerritos College

Chista Niknam Esfahani Sprouts Farmers Market San Diego Miramar College

Christian Benjamin Niagra San Bernardino Valley College

Christian Iniguez Smart and Final Extra Palo Verde College

Evelyn Martinez Garcia Northgate Gonzalez Market Santa Ana College

Fernando Ortiz Smart and Final Gavilan College

Gabriel Martinez Albertsons Dallas College

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2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Jeslyn Chavez Galdamez Smart and final California State UniversityStanislaus

Jonah McLaughlin Stater Bros. Markets California Baptist University

Jose Hernandez

Juliana Sandoval Smart & Final University of California-Davis

Karla Ash Gelson’s Humboldt State University

Kenneth Chang Vons University of California-Los Angeles

Madelyn Suarez Bay Cities Long Beach City College

Megan Ericksen King Soopers University of Colorado

Aiden Nasser Smart & Final University of St Thomas

Melanie Gallegos Staters Bros. Market California Baptist University

Melissa Rosales Northgate Gonzalez Market Long Beach City College

Mia Calvo T&C Specialties LLC Santa Clara University

Michael Stine III Smart & Final University of Southern California

Michelle Safransky Ralphs Grocery Company Boston University

Nicholas Lam Gelson’s University of California San Diego

Noor Ameri The Flower Apothecary Santa Monica College

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Olivia Aquilina Hostess Brands College of the Canyons

Ryan Gonzalez Gonzalez Northgate Market Arizona State UniversityDowntown Phoenix

Sophia Tagge Olive Crest Northern Arizona University

Stephanie Cuadra Barnava Northgate Gonzalez Market Concorde Career College San Diego

Sasanna Shubin COSTCO Santa Ana College

Vincent Costello Proctor & Gamble Las Positas College

Christiana Benjamin Niagara California State UniversityFullerton

Evan Nasser Smart & Final, Chedraui USA University of California-Santa Barbara

Alfredo Donovan Smart & Final MiraCosta College

LaceyEscamilla Retailer Two-Year College or University

Nicole Safransky Ralphs Pharmacy California State University-Northridge

Aliyah Rouse Ralphs Howard University

Maddux Locklear Avery Dennison Appalachian State University

Yancey Tejeda Northgate Gonzalez Market Cerritos College

April Peralta Smart and Final Distribution Center California Career Institute

Melani Morales Northgate Gonzales Markets #19 East Los Angeles College

Brittany O’Boyle Retailer Four-Year College or University

Meloney Ujunwa Retailer Vocational or Technical

Karena Patel Smart & Final California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Abandonato

Dana

2 Towns Cider House

D.Elliott@2townsciderhouse.com

Abarca

Monica

The Performance Group

monicaa@tpgsalesservices.com

Adams

Chris

Retail MS

chris@retailms.net

Adams

Hal

Adlman

Jeffrey M

George Chiala Farms, Inc.

adlman0211@gmail.com

Adragna

Joan

Martinellis

jadragna@martinellis.com

Ajemian

Michael

Barilla America, Inc

Michael.Ajemian@Barilla.com

Albaugh

Robert

Tony Chachere Creole Foods

robert@tonychachere.com

Alden

Jon

Jelly Belly Candy Co.

jalden@jellybelly.com

Algin

Anu

Manzana Products Co.

anormak@gmail.com

Allen

Brian

Chosen Foods

brian.allen@chosenfoods.com

Alvarez-Sell

Elizabeth

Ajinomoto Foods

elizabeth.alvarezsell@ajinomotofoods.com

Alvarez

Ernesto

Destination Coffee

destinationcoffee01@gmail.com

Ameri

Karim

CEO, Recycling Solution Sites, Inc

Karim@crvsites.com

Ameri

Nadia

The Flower Apothecary

nadia@theflowerapothecary.com

Anaya

Filiberto

Aquilina

Michael

Hostess Brands Services, LLC

maquilina@hostessbrands.com

Aufricht

Phillip

Baird

Joani

Miyokos

jbaird@miyokos.com

Baum

Josh

Savi

josh@savisales.com; jsbaum19@gmail.com

Baxter

John

Phillips Foods

jbaxter@phillipsfoods.com

Beckwith

Pete

JB Foods

pbeckwith@jbfoods.com

Bekker

Megan

Golden West Packaging

meganbekker@gmail.com

Belcastro

Denny

Kimberly Clark NA

denny.j.belcastro@kcc.com

Bilello

Lawrence

JTM Foods

lbilello@jtmfoods.net

Black

Adam

Yum Earth

ablack@yumearth.com

Bollack

Darryl

Mariani Nut Company

darrylbollack@gmail.com

Bonicatto

Michael

Specialty Food Sales

Michael@specialtyfoodsales.net

Boone

Walter

Unique Snacks

wboone@uniquesnacks.com

Bordalo

Jane

Alliance Sales and Marketing

jbordalo1@comcast.net

Botana

Linda

Retired WAFC Coordinator

lindylou42@gmail.com

Brown

Lori

Instacart

lori.brown@instacart.com

Bunten

Jonathan

Cabot

Rita

Norco Ranch

rcabot@norcoranch.net

Carter

Michael

BGJ Group

mike@bgjgroup.com

Casarez

Dave

Peco Pallet Inc

dcasarez@pecopallet.com

Catuar

Marie

Keurig Dr. Pepper

marie.catuar@kdrp.com

Chacon

Steven

Reyes Coca-Cola

Steven.chacon@reyesccb.com

haladams2@gmail.com

philaufricht@yahoo.com

jonathan.bunten@gmail.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Chidester

Traci

Pacific Seafood

tracic@pacificseafood.com

Chiono

Vic

Retired-Coca-Cola North America

vichiono@outlook.com

Christianson-Hayter

Amanda

CH Robinson

amanda.hayter@chrobinson.com

Christianson

Carole

Western Assoc of Food Chains

carole@wafc.com

Clark

Dean

Mission Foods

dean_clark@missionfoods.com

Clark

Jennifer

Talking Rain; Sparkling Ice

jclark@talkingrain.com

Clark

Justin

Epic Sales

jclark@epicsales.com

Clark

Kristal

Ruiz Foods

kristalc@ruizfoods.com

Clark, Jr.

James A.

Clifton

Elizabeth

Clute

Taylor

Cohen

Lisa

NFA Foods

monica@nfafoods.com

Colalongo

Christian

Pangea CDS

ccolalongo@pangea-cds.com

Colburn

Lois

Gavina

lois.colburn@gavina.com

Compas

Gerry

Corbin

Victoria

City of Hope

vcorbin@coh.org

Costello

Phil

The Performance Group

pcostello@tpgsales.com

Cox

Kory

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

kcox@talkingrain.com

Crocker

Mary

Dairy Farmers of America

mary.crocker@altadenadairy.com

Crocker

Willie

Bimbo Bakeries USA

willie.crocker@grupobimbo.com

Crockett

Lashonda

Pennie’s Tea

info@penniestea.com

Curran

Al

D’Ambrosio

Mike

New York Sausage

mikey@newyorkstylesausage.com

D’Aquino Renna

Gaetano

D’Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.

compliance@daquino.com

Davis

Brandi

Old Trapper

brandi.davis@oldtrapper.com

Dean

Kayla

Olive Crest

kayla-dean@olivecrest.org

DeLuca

Heather

heatherdeluca@yahoo.com

Detherage

Doug

Dougdetherage760@gmail.com

Dimond

Dave

Dinh

Maria

Dinsmore

Robert

Better Butter

rdinsmore@betterbutter.com

Dodge

David

Flowers Foods

david.dodge@flocorp.com

Dodson

Matthew

Retail MS

mdodson@retailms.net

Doggett

David

Organic Girl

David.Doggett@iloveorganicgirl.com

Dossey

Alan

Faribault Foods

adossey@faribaultfoods.com

Dotson

Gary

Talking Rain; Sparkling Ice

Dougherty

Heather

RMS Inc

Heather@retailms.net

Du

Jiashu

Better Together Foods

info@bettertogetherfoods.us

Dyer

Angelee

Driscoll

Lori

Upfield

lori.driscoll@upfield.com

Dvorsky

Rado

Savage Rabbit Distributing inc.

savage@savagerabbit.com

Elste

Charles

Retired - NuCal Foods

chuck.e@live.com

lowersherwin@earthlink.net Vestcom

eclifton@vestcom.com taylor.clute11@gmail.com

nite2gerry@aol.com

alcurran922@icloud.com

Milton’s Baking Co.

ddimond@miltonsbaking.com maria.dinh@gmail.com

angeew@msn.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Escobar

Anthony

Nucal Foods

anthony.escobar@nucalfoods.com

Felix ; Pike

Chrissy

Chosen Foods

chrissy.felix@chosenfoods.com

Feitelson

Leigh

Compliance Metrix

leigh.feitelson@compliancemetrix.com

Flamm

Jay

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

jflamm@talkingrain.com

Forehand

Chuck

Daisy Brand

chuckm4hand@comcast.net

Foss

Randall

Golden West Packaging

randy.foss@goldenwestpackaging.com

Fowler

Kimberlea

Kellogg

kimberlea.fowler@kellogg.com

Frankish

Ken

Frankish Enterprises LLC

kaywood6@outlook.com

Franko

Dwayne

Catalina

dwayne.franko@catalina.com

French

James

Co-Sales Northern California

french4505@aol.com

Frenkel

Bryan

Blue Triton

bryan.frenkel@bluetriton.com

Fuchs

Karen

Q Mixers

karen@qmixers.com ; ksfuchs68@gmail.com

Fujimoto

Steve

Navigator Sales

sfujimoto@navigatorsales.com

Gagel

Jessica

Organic Girl, LLC

jessica.gagel@iloveorganicgirl.com

Gallagher

Tessie

BG Foods

tessie.gallagher@bgfoods.com

Gallo

Robert

Galvan

Jesse

Sparkling Ice

jgalvan@talkingrain.com

Gamboa

Arnie

Marketline Connections

a-gamboa@sbcglobal.net

Garabaldi

Vincent

Torani

vgaribaldi@torani.com

Gasparyan

Agavni

Diageo

agavni.gasparyan@diageo.com

Gerdwagon

Yvonne

Gering

Christine

iFoods

christine@ifoodds.com

Green

Harmon ‘Ben’

Brazilian Pet Products

hbgreen@sbcglobal.net

Greer

Stacie

Talking Rain ; Sparkling Ice

Groeper

Lauren

Grosse

Dave

The Performance Group

daveg@tpgsalesservices.com

Gustafson

Elizabeth

East West Tea

liz.gustafson@eastwesttea.com

Haddy

Roger

Frontier Co Op

roger.haddy@gmail.com

Hahm

Paul

hanulj@gmail.com

Hansa

Dominic

dominic@grocerytv.com

Hansen

Jeff

Bard Valley Date Growers

jeff.hansen@bvdg.com

Harlan

Craig

Earth Friendly Products

craig@ecos.com

Harms

Kathy

F Gavina & Sons

kathy.harms@gavina.com

Harpole

Orv

Harpole Consulting

corvette4orv@aol.com

Heberger

Ryan

Monster Energy

ryan.heberger@monsterenergy.com

Hemaidan

Jehan

Hendrickson

Arne

Thomas-Hendrickson Inc

arne@thincpartners.com

Hepler

Ed

Bonnie’s Jams

ed@bonniesjams.com

Hernandez

Cesar

Vilore Foods

chernandez@vilore.com

Herpich

Chris

Valassis Digital

herpichc@valassis.com;

Hewett

Winston

Bay Cities

winstonh@bay-cities.com

Hilton

Alisa

Chosen Foods

alisa@chosenfoods.com

oldcrow9@yahoo.com

ygerdwagon@gmail.com

Shannan.ackerman@thehappygroup.com

jehonda97@yahoo.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Hotchkiss

Andy

Plenty

ahotchkiss@plenty.ag

Howard

Shaun

Talking Rain

showard@talkingrain.com

Huls

Thomas

Chosen Foods

thomas.huls@chosenfoods.com

Hulterstrom

Steven

Presence Marketing

shulterstrom@pmidpi.com

Hurst

Michael

Stores Consulting

mhurst@storesconsulting.com

Izza

Remo

Ruiz Foods

remoi@ruizfoods.com

Jenkins

Richard

Pleasant Valley Farms Inc.

melissa@pvfarmsca.com

Jenkins

Tomarra

Pepsi Co.

Johannes

Jake

Earth Friendly Products

jjohannes@ecos.com

Johnson

Ginger

Retail Data Systems

jjahn@rdspos.com

Johnson

Jamie

Talking Rain ; Sparkling Ice

Juarez

Lisa

Tabasco

lisa.juarez@tabasco.com

Kamholz

Paul

Golden West Packaging

Paul.Kamholz@goldenwestpackaging.com

Kargl

Justin

Challenge Dairy

justin.kargl@challengedairy.com

Kelly

Robert (Bob)

Kennick

Cheryl

City of Hope

ckennick@coh.org

Kniffen

Ken

Accelerate 360

kkniffen@accelerate360.com

Kocaya

Chris

Ocean Spray

ckocaya@oceanspray.com

Konrad

Karl

Impact Group

kkonrad@acosta.com

Kopulsky

Craig

Pre Zero

craig.kopulsky@prezero.us

Kosko

Catherine

Blue Oco

katie.kosko@blueoco.com

Kuerbis

Matt

Hoss Soss LLC

hello@heatyoucanhandle.com

Kuykendall

Joell

Alliance Sales

jkuykendall@alliancesalesinc.com

La Bounty

Brent

blabount@gmail.com

Lansing

Greg

greg.lansing@gmail.com

Lape

Tracy

Advantage

tracy.lape@advantagesolutions.net

LaPointe

Jaclyn

Upside

jackie.lapointe@upside.com

Lapp

Adam

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

alapp@talkingrain.com

Lawson

Kristyn

Chosen Foods

kristyn.lawson@chosenfoods.com

Lewis

Christine

Oatly US

christine.lewis@oatly.com

Liddy

Matthew

Promotion in Motion

mliddy@promotioninmotion.com

Lieberman

Marie

Jacent Retail

marielieberman@jacentretail.com

Llena

Loren

Vestcom

loren.llena@gmail.com

Lombardo

Tim

Ruiz Foods

timl@ruizfoods.com

Losoya

Sarah

Yum Earth

slosoya@yumearth.com

Lukyanova

Valeriya

Local Express

veronikab@localexpress.io

Ly

Mark

Sugar Bowl Bakery

mark_ly@sugarbowlbakery.com

Macdonald

Tim

Duracell

macdonald.tm@duracell.com

Macias

Marcela

MW Polar Foods

marcela138@mwpolar.com

Maddan

Michael

Marnien

Gerry

Precision Refurbishing

precisionrefurb@aol.com

Martel

Dean

Organic Girl

Dean.Martel@iloveorganicgirl.com

19bkelly76@gmail.com

mikejr@maddanco.com

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COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Maslin

Ashley

Reyes Coca Cola

ashley.maslin@reyesccb.com

Mason

Roy

Harkins Popcorn

1357rmason@gmail.com

Maybee

Brett

Humm Kombucha

bret.m@hummkombucha.com

Mayo

Dailey

La Croix Beverages

Rmayo@LaCroixbeverages.com

McAbee

Brendan

Bimbo Bakeries

brendan.mcabee@grupobimbo.com; bmcabee11@gmail.com

McClafferty

Nick

Talking Rain ; Sparkling Ice

McCoy

Alex

McDevitt

Mike

Faribault Foods

mmcdevitt@faribaultfoods.com

McDonald

Eamon

Pasmosa

eamon@pasmosa.com

McIntosh

Marla

Smuckers

Marla.mcintosh@jmsmucker.com

McQuistan

Chelsea

Perdue Farms

chelsea.mcquistan@perdue.com

McVay

Kristina

Del Monte

kristina.mcvay@delmonte.com

Meade

Jan

Shelby Publishing

janmeade@shelbypublishing.com

Meckler

Frank

Mendonca

Lisa

TOMRA

lisa.mendonca@tomra.com

Menkins

Daniel

Alliance Sales

dmenkens@alliancesalesinc.com

Merritts

Lee

Encore Associates

Leemerritts@aol.com

Michels

Herbert

Miller

Gabe

Blue Oco

gabe.miller@blueoco.com

Miller

Kenn

Drunk Fruit

kenn@drinkdrunkfruit.com

Miller

Mark

Nucal Foods

mark.miller@nucalfoods.com

Millhiser

Matt

G Plastics

ana@gplastics.net

Monroe

Allison

General Mills

allison.monroe@genmills.com

Morales

Marcella

Torani

mmorales@torani.com

Morikawa

Ryan

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

rmorikawa@talkingrain.com

Moschetti

Dominic

Vida Marketing Communications

dmoschetti@vidamc.com

Myhoob

Adam

Nuts on the Run

lydianutsontherun@gmail.com

Myrick

Leonard

Fresh KO Produce

jmyrick@freshkoproduce.com

Verbeck

Taylor

Social Sampling, Inc.

tnakken@socialsampling.com

Nazarian

Noah

Bahamii

noah@bahamii.com

Nelson

Jason

Nichols

Anthony

McKee

Anthony.Nichols@mckee.com

Nickitas

Nick

Instacart

nick.nickitas@instacart.com

Nickless

Maria

Olive Crest

Nonn

Larry

Nonn Consulting

NonnLarry@gmail.com

Olejnik

Mark

C&H Sugar - ASR Group

mark.olejnik@asr-group.com

Nucal Foods

bokland@nucalfoods.com

alexandramccoy0@gmail.com

jasonmichaelnelson@gmail.com

Okland

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Osterman

Tom

Humm Kombucha, LLC

tom@humm.com

Parks

Maureen

VDriven

Maureen.parks@Vdriven.com

Pena

Xavier

Brand X Marketing and Sales Solutions

xpena@brandx.marketing

Perez

Joe

Waste Stream Solutions

solutions@wastestream.net

Perry

Ben

Manzana Products Co.

bperry@manzanaproductsco.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Pesavento

Laura

New York Style Sausage

laura@newyorkstylesausage.com

Phan

Christine

Philips

Michael

Phillips

Landon

Pierce

Subriana

Navigator Sales and Marketing

subriana@navigatorsales.com

Pierson

Gerald

Jelly Belly Candy Co.

gpierson@jellybelly.com

Pogue

Gary

Pogue Consulting

garypogue13@outlook.com

Pontius

Tim

Hidden Villa Ranch

tpontius@hiddenvilla.com

Porter

Joe

Pottier

Brenden

Bimbo Bakeries USA

brenden.pottier@gmail.com

Powers

Jacob

Premier Sales Solutions

jpowers@premiersalessolutions.com

Prairie

Gordie

Hidden Villa Ranch

gprairie@msn.com

Purkhiser

David

DavidPurkhiser@gmail.com

Rasmussen

Robert

dionras@aol.com

Ratcliff

David

Bimbo Bakeries

david.ratcliff@grupobimbo.com

Rector

John

Itasca

jrector@itasca-rector.com

Reeves

Bob

Shelby Publishing Co., Inc.

rreeves@shelbypublishing.com

Reinsant

Matthew

Marzetti

mreinsant@marzetti.com

Rewick

Todd

Jelly Belly Candy Co.

Rhee

Michael

PreZero

michael.rhee@prezero.us

Rico

Adrian

Supply King Procurement Services

aricobaez@outlook.com

Roberts

Matthew

Presence Marketing

mroberts@pmidpi.com

Robertson

Vern

Win Consulting

lrobert628@comcaStnet

Robinson

Tricia

Campbells

tricia_robinson@campbells.com

Robinson

Wendy

Mission Foods

wrobinson@missionfoods.com

Rodriguez

Margarito

Juanitas Foods

kmontenegro@juanitasfoods.com

Rodriguez

Wenddy

Ole Mexican Foods

Wesasales@outlook.com

Roeper

Glen

Popcornopolis (retired)

gbrcdr@aol.com

Rogers - Wilson

Christina

Loacker

CRogers@loacker.com

Rongey

Lisa

Danone

lisa.rongey@danone.com

Ruiz

Johnny

Talking Rain ; Sparkling Ice

Sawchuk

Dan

Chobani

Schierloh

Nicholas

Schmitt

Pete

SF Bay Coffee Co.

peeschitt@yahoo.com

Schott

Nick

Red Bull

nick.schott@redbull.com

Schweizer

Michael

US Nestle

michael.schweizer@us.nestle.com

Sebasto

Ron

BevWestco

r.sebasto@sbcglobal.net

Seel

Will

Freight Handlers, Inc. (FHI)

wseelnc@gmail.com

Sencer

Michael

Hidden Villa Ranch

msencer@hiddenvilla.com

Severns

Jeff

Pepsi Beverages Co.

jeff.severns@pepsico.com

Shaffer

Donna

Hostess Brands

dshaffer@hostessbrands.com

Sheeder

Mike

Olds Fitz

msheeder@oldsfitz.com

christinephann@gmail.com Mesa Verde Trading Co.

mike@mesaverdetrading.com landonphillips@mac.com

porterj62@hotmail.com

dan.sawchuk@chobani.com schierlohn@yahoo.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Sheldon

Greg

Anheuser-Busch

greg.sheldon@anheuser-busch.com

Shkolnik

Paula

Crepini

sandy@crepini.com

Siegel

Greg

Idahoan Foods, LLC

gsiegel@idahoan.com

Skoog

Dick

Cascade Coffee Inc.

Slabaugh

Eric

NuCal Foods, Inc.

eslabaugh@nucalfoods.com

Smith

Dave

Snortum

Ernest

Soghomonian

Armen

Status Group

armen@stratusgp.com

Somers

Jeffrey

Biosteel

jeffrey.somers@biosteel.com

Sonenberg

Amanda

AppCard

amandas@appcard.com

Spangler

Chris

HS&R Sales and Marketing

Chris.spangler@hsrsales.com

Staehle

Randy

Organic Girl

randy.staehle@iloveorganicgirl.com

Stahl

Lesia

Stevenson

Charles ‘Rick’

Torani

rstevenson@torani.com

Sullivan

Mike

Sun Maid Growers of California

msullivan@sunmaid.com

Svete

Kyle

iFoodDS

kyle.svete@ifoodds.com

Tagge

Rhonda

Olive Crest Treatment Cntr

Rhonda-Tagge@olivecrest.org; Maria-Nickless@ olivecrest.org

Takeda

Steve

Morgan Stanley

steve.takeda@gmail.com

Tallia

Ron

Earth Friendly Products

rtallia@ecos.com

Tang

Steven

Drunk Fruit

steven@drinkdrunkfruit.com

Taylor

Larry

Bimbo Bakeries USA

tlarry301@gmail.com

Taylor-Bennet

Timme

Teeters, Jr.

Clem

Teeters & Associates

clemteeters@sbcglobal.net

Telford

Holly

Jelly Belly Candy Co

htelford@jellybelly.com

Temborius

Jim

JTM Foods

jtemborius@jtmfoods.net

Thatcher

Connie

Advantage Solutions

connie.thatcher@advantagesolutions.net

Thomson

Rob

Wonderful Sales

robert.thomson@wonderful.com

Torralva

Daniel

Trickel

Shelly

Ventura Foods

skenttrickel@gmail.com

Trillas

Juan

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Juan.trillas@grupobimbo.com

Troiano

Tony

Flowers Bakeries LLC

tony.troiano@flocorp.com

Tuoto

Mario

Acosta

MTuoto@acosta.com

Van Gorkom

Jim

NuCal Foods, Inc.

jvangorkom@nucalfoods.com

Van Winkle

Dave

Monster Energy

david.vanwinkle@monsterenergy.com

Vander Giessen

John

Vaughn

Michael

City of Hope

mvaughan@coh.org

Verbeck

Brandon

Social Sampling

brandon@socialsampling.com

Verleur

Lois

Olive Crest Treatment Cntr

lois-verleur@olivecrest.org

Victor

Stu

Advantage Solutions

stu.victor@advantagesolutions.net

Vijay

Priyanka

KDRP

Priyanka.Vijay@kdrp.com

Lesiastahl@gmail.com

TimmeTBennett@gmail.com

Danielt6109@gmail.com

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FIRST NAME

COMPANY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

Villarreal

Paulina

Preferred Sales + Marketing

pauvillarreal@gmail.com

Villanueva

Mickie

the Performance Group

Mickie@MSVconsult.net

Violi

Jayme

Faribault Foods, Inc.

jvioli@faribaultfoods.com

Walker

Peter

Gourmet Demonstration Services

gdsmarketing@outlook.com

Wallace

Clare

Ward

Jennifer

Punchh

jennifer.ward@punchh.com; jennifer.ward001@gmail.com

Warnick

Russell

Pepsi Co.

russell.warnick@pepsico.com

Waters

Kristi

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

kwaters@talkingrain.com

Watson

Ada

Weaver

Guillaume

Monster Energy

gui.weaver@monsterenergy.com

Webb

William D.

Proctor & Gamble (Retired)

6277wdwebb@gmail.com

Whitbeck

Dave

Manzana Products Co., Inc.

dwhitbeck@manzanaproductsco.com

White

John

Advantage Solutions

john.b.white@advantagesolutions.net

White

Scott

Golden West Packaging

danielle.medina@goldenwestpackaging.com

Whitmore

Jerry

Retired: Dreyers Grand Ice Cream

jerry.whitmore500@icloud.com

Wilkerson

James

Schwans

jim.wilkerson@schwans.com

Williams

Benjamin

2 Towns Ciderhouse

B.Williams@2Townsciderhouse.com

Willis

David

Willis Marketing Inc. (retired)

dbwillis@willismarketing.com

Wright

Alexander

Wright

Evan

Wright

Robin

Gavina

robin.wright@gavina.com

Wunsch

Dave

C & H Sugar - Domino Foods

david.wunsch@asr-group.com

Wyatt

Bruce

Flowers Baking Co.-Retired

bruce.wyatt65@gmail.com

Wyatt

Missy

Talking Rain Beverage Co.

kwaters@talkingrain.com

Yates

Kimberley

Natures Bakery

kyates@naturesbakery.com

Yeck

Tyson

Pacific Seafood

tyeck@pacseafood.com

Yochem

Cathy

Ruiz Foods

cathyy@ruizfoods.com

Zimmerman

Charles

Nestlé USA

charlesjzim@gmail.com

clare.ashton.wallace@gmail.com

boco.alexw@gmail.com

TESTIMONIAL

The Illuminators are a remarkable group of dedicated industry professionals that do amazing work on behalf of our industry. Their support for educating our future leaders with their own scholarship fund and the incredible work they do behind the scenes for the WAFC and CGA have built a legacy that continues to be second to none. Along with the important educational work they do, I have found that they truly do spread the light of fellowship in the food industry. Over the years, many of the friendships I value most have been from my association with the Illuminators. If relationships with the retail leaders of the western US are important to you and your business, you will want to be a part of this terrific organization.

Karl Schroeder, President – Northern California Division Albertsons Companies | (925) 467 - 2325 W YEARBOOK 2023 | MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER

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