Illuminators YEARBOOK 2022

Esteemed Illuminator Team:

I am extremely grateful to be the 93rd Illuminator Headlite and have the opportunity to lead such an amazing Organization and Team.

My new Tailite and longtime friend, Lori Brown, has a pretty amazing saying: “Grocery is a contact sport, you have to be present to WIN!”  I know you are thinking what I was thinking when I first heard that quote…Lori is brilliant!

I would extend this statement to say that as an Illuminator Member, you too have to be present, to win.  The more you engage and participate in Illuminator and related industry events the more opportunities you will have to WIN!

The Illuminators organization has changed the trajectory of my career in the Grocery Industry and it all started with volunteering in the Greeters and Publicity Committees at a CGA Conference in Las Vegas in 2009.  The exposure that this organization has given me to C-Suite Executives in the Grocery industry is priceless.  When the Presidents of Grocery companies call your cell phone asking you for help in tackling industry issues, you know you’ve developed some strong relationships and it points back to serving the Illuminator Organization.

Our retail and grocery partners feel our passion for education, see our dedication to servant leadership and receive the best service when they partner with the Illuminator companies.

I encourage all our new Illuminator members to engage a committee, take on leadership roles and build your business while building relationships with some of the best people in the industry.

I started this letter with gratitude, and I want to end it in the same manner.

I’m grateful to my Officer Team, Advisory Officers, Constellation of Hilites, Board Advisors, and all our Chairs, Vice Chairs, and committee volunteers who live out our three pillars and support all our Illuminator events throughout the year!  Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our amazing organization.

And finally, I’m grateful for an amazing wife (SpouseLite) and sons (FutureLites) who have supported me on this journey over the last Decade!

I could not do what I do, without each and every one of you!

The Illuminators Organization is brighter and more resilient than ever before and it has little to do with me and everything to do with you!

At your service, Joe Joe Perez Head of Business Development www.olyns.com

Officer Team, Advisory Officers, Constellation of Hilites, Board Advisors, and all our Chairs, Vice Chairs, and committee volunteers who live out our three

“I’m grateful to my

pillars and support all our Illuminator events throughout the year! ”

THE ILLUMINATORS

MISSION STATEMENT

The Illuminators is an organization of vendors and suppliers dedicated to developing and enhancing key relationships within the grocery industry, providing opportunities for education and leadership, and supporting the Illuminators Educational Foundation.

VISION STATEMENT

The Illuminators will be the most admired grocery industry organization of vendors and suppliers in America.

OUR VALUES INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Individuals engaged on an equal basis for business development at the highest level.

OPPORTUNITY

Exposure for you and your company to include learning, leadership, communication and personal development.

DEDICATION

People uniquely committed to working together to deliver our purpose through serving on Illuminators’ committees.

INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE

Scholarship program for industry affiliated youth.

OUR HERITAGE

Spread the Lite of Good Fellowship within the Retail Food Industry.

OUR PURPOSE

We are a national non-profit organization comprised of diverse individuals dedicated to the success of the California Grocers Association and Western Association of Food Chains conventions. We are committed to developing the industry leaders of tomorrow.

A FINAL WORD FROM DIMMED HEADLITE, JUAN TRILLAS

I AM HONORED TO HAVE BEEN THE ILLUMINATORS 92ND HEADLITE FROM 2020-2022.

THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS HEADLITE FOR 2 YEARS WAS A GIFT THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET.

Affected by the COVID -19 pandemic at the start of my first year as Headlite, (2020-2021) the organization showed its resilience by joining the “Virtual World,” holding events and partnering with retailers to maintain contact with our retailer partners.

2021-2022 began my second “term” as Headlite, and with it came the opportunity to return to “in person” events, the 2021 CGA Conference was the first event the Illuminators were able to “Spread the Lite of Good Fellowship”! Followed by the WAFC, “Celebrating Over 100 Years of the WAFC”. This for me was the pinnacle of my Headlite years. To see and spend time with our Illuminator family, witnessing firsthand the Illuminator organization in its finest moment, supporting the WAFC & putting on “THE BEST EVER WAFC”. (Pardon my biased opinion)

As I look ahead, the Illuminators organization is in a tremendous position going forward! Our membership is rising, and the new officer team, led by our 93rd Headlite, Joe Perez, Greg Siegel, Subriana Pierce & Lori Brown, they will lead the Illuminators to new heights!

To our newer members: Get involved, spend time on a committee, support the Illuminator organization at the CGA Conference & the WAFC Convention and watch your presence grow in the grocery industry with the leaders of our retailer partners. Truly embrace our motto of “SPREADING THE LIGHT OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP”!

Juan Trillas Bimbo Bakeries USA

“...a gift that I will never forget.”

Monica Abarca Post-Consumer Brands

Victoria Corbin Bay Cities Packaging

Anu Algin Manzana

Kory Cox Talking Rain

Karl Konrad Impact Sales

Timme Taylor-Bennett C4 Energy

Kristina McVay Del Monte

Mike Phillips Pre Zero USA

Dan Sawchuk Chobani

Lisa Mendonca Revolution Packaging

Rita Cabot NuCal Foods, Inc.

Dave Casarez Peco Pallets

Dede Houston Myxx

Thomas Huls Chosen Foods

Marla McIntosh JM Smucker

“...vendors

TESTIMONIALS

The Illuminators are an incredible group of people that are dedicated to providing educational opportunities for our industry and helping to develop the leaders of tomorrow. I value the friendships we’ve forged and look forward to continuing the long tradition of fellowship and partnership between retailers and the vendor/supplier community, sparked by the members of the Illuminators, in 2021 and beyond.

Scott Drew President Smart & Final

The Illuminators are a tremendous group of individuals within our vendor partner community, all I am proud to have met through the years and many who remain personal friends.  I truly appreciate the coordination and long-hours orchestrated by the Illuminators on behalf of all retailers, supporting various industry events including the annual CGA and WAFC Conventions.  The Illuminators are a t op-notch organization of caring business professionals, devoted to serving the current and future needs of our grocery industry!

Paul Gianetto SVP, Sales & Merchandising Raley’s

2021 CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE

I really appreciate the work of the Illuminators. this group is made up of wonderful and caring people from the vendor community, who come together with retailers to help better our industry. They are fully vested in helping the leaders of tomorrow with their scholarships, and through their support of education, and participation in the WAFC and CGA conventions.

Hee-Sook Alden Vice President of Public Relations Gelsons Markets

The Illuminators continue to be a cornerstone for our industry. Their dedication to improving education and leadership for future leaders is critical for our collective, continued success.

Bryan Kaltenbach President

Food 4 Less / Foods Co.

2021 CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE

2021 CGA RECAP ILLUMINATORS SUPPORTING THE CGA

The CGA Strategic Conference is the most productive, well-attended, annual gathering of the California grocery industry. Each year, CGA brings together the top retail decision-makers representing the broad spectrum of California’s grocery industry and leading suppliers for this one-of-a-kind, business-building conference.

The CGA Strategic Conference really earns its stripes is with more than 700 pre-scheduled business meetings, engaging exhibits and networking events that provide a productive and efficient way to build your connections and optimize your time at the conference.

“We guarantee your time at the CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE will not be time spent away from business, but rather time invested in the business of creating a stronger future for you and your organization.”

2022 RECAP

The Illuminator Pre-convention rallies in Southern & Northern California in 2022 provided suppliers the opportunity to hear from key WAFC retailers regarding upcoming WAFC Convention activities and programs.

THANK YOU CAROLE CHRISTIANSON FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION THANK YOU!

Today marks the end to a significant chapter in my life.

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the leadership of the Western Association of Food Chains, past and present, over the past 15 years.

We have accomplished much thanks to your passion and commitment to our purpose ”’Advancing the Food Industry through Education and Leadership”.

It has been a blessing and honor to get to know you,, your families and associates. Words are inadequate to convey how much your support, kindness and compassion expressed to me and my family, especially when we lost Paul, will never be forgotten.

Thanks to the partnership of the Illuminators and the WAFC, I met Paul Christianson with the Keebler Company in 1984 while serving on the Illuminators Greeters Committee at the WAFC Convention in San Antonio. What a gift of synchronicity!

Although bittersweet, I am so excited about WAFC’s future as Pat Posey takes the helm as your Chief Operating Officer. The best is yet to be!

Fondest regards, Carole Christianson

“The best is yet to be!”

WELCOME PAT POSEY AS NEW WAFC COO

Carole Christianson

The Shelby Report

Aug. 22, 2022

WAFC NAMES POSEY AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

The Western Association of Food Chains has named Patrick “Pat” Posey to succeed Carole Christianson as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1.

While retiring from the day-to-day operations of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained in an advisory role to ensure a smooth and transparent transition.

Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, heralded the news.

“Pat brings extensive leadership experience to the WAFC. He is an industry legend and has always made giving back to the community and the industry, a top priority,” said Drew, who also is president of Smart & Final.

“During his tenure in the Southern California food industry, Pat has been instrumental in developing and implementing numerous charity activities, including in support of education, that have made a real, significant difference in the lives of others. His passion for helping others and for education makes him the perfect choice to continue the legacy Carole has carefully crafted. I look forward to working with Pat as he transitions to this new role.”

Posey brings more than 38 years of food industry experience to the position. An industry veteran, he began his career with Ralphs Grocery Co. in 1986, culminating in the role of store director. While at Ralphs, he completed the USC Food Industry Management Program, a graduate of the 1996 class.

“In Pat Posey, the future of the WAFC is in solid form for continued growth in developing leaders for the future success of the food industry...”

In 1997, Posey left Ralphs to join Bristol Farms, where he has risen through the ranks from store director to VP of non-perishable procurement and merchandising over the past 25 years.

Involved in leadership positions with several philanthropic organizations, he has served on the WAFC board for the past 10 years, including four years as education chairman. He was elected VP in May.

Posey is the chairman of the City of Hope “Kids4Hope” Foundation; president of the Olive Crest Food Industry Roundtable; and executive member of the Orange County Boys Scouts of America, MDA and the California Hospital Foundation.

“In Pat Posey, the future of the WAFC is in solid form for continued growth in developing leaders for the future success of the food industry,” Christianson said.

“In the true spirit of servant leadership, he embodies the perfect combination of passion, performance and purpose. I could not be more pleased to see Pat at the helm and I look forward to working with him as he and Tina begin this chapter of his career.”

THE ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Illuminators Educational Foundation has distributed over $1,300,000 in scholarships over the years to deserving families within our wonderful industry.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHERE THAT MONEY COMES FROM?

Well, if you have donated an item or purchased item at the silent auction held at WAFC or the CGA Conventions and or attended a Touch Award Dinner … it came from YOU!

All proceeds from the events mentioned above help fund the scholarships, you should be very proud as doner.

On behalf of the Illuminators Education Foundation Board I would like to personally thank Joe Perez and the Illuminators Board for their generous donations to the silent auctions and all that have supported the Illuminators Education Foundation over the years!

Dave Grosse Partner, The Performance Group

DID YOU KNOW?

Paul Christianson was elected and presided as the first President and Chairperson of the Illuminators Educational Foundation in 2007.

THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Apply Today! Please go to: www.iefscholarships.org

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Alex Trinh — Stater Bros. Markets University of California-Irvine

Breanne Cox — Winco Foods College of the Siskiyous

Chista Niknam Esfahani — Sprouts Farmers Market San Diego Miramar College

Juliana Sandoval — Smart & Final University of California-Davis

Megan Ericksen King Soopers - University of Colorado

Alexandra Miller — Safeway Colorado State University

Chris Mondragon — Tom Thumb University of Texas

Eleni Rodriguez — Smart & Final Saddleback College

Kati Morgan — Performance Group Cerritos College

Octavio Figueroa — Smart & Final Long Beach City College

Aidan Nasser — Smart & Final University of St Thomas

Carolina Gomez — Smart & Final Phoenix College

Christian Benjamin — Niagara San Bernardino Valley College

Fatma Ali — Smart & Final University of California-Los Angeles

Kenneth Chang — Vons University of California-Los Angeles

Andres Ramos — Smart & Final East Los Angeles College

Asusena Soto Flores — Smart & Final California State University-Fullerton

Edgar Vargas — Northgate Market Palomar College

Jennifer Ramos Diaz — Northgate Market Johns Hopkins University

Mackenzie Hicks — Smart & Final California State University-Chico

Patricia Martinez — Smart & Final California State University-Sacramento

Samantha Aragon — Smart & Final Orange Coast College

Skylar Sievers — Albertsons San Diego State University

Vanessa Gonzalez — Northgate Gonzalez Mkt. California State University-Long Beach

2021 ILLUMINATOR MID-YEAR BOARD MEETING

The 2021 Illuminator Mid-Year Board Meeting was held at the beautiful Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs prior to the CGA Strategic Conference, 9/23-9/25. Headlite Juan Trillas and his lovely wife Stephanie promised an amazing event and did not disappoint. The festivities kicked off Thursday night at Eight4Nine restaurant in downtown Palm Springs. Amazing dinner with our Illuminator friends, and the evening was just getting started. Following dinner, the crew dispersed, lists in hand, on an epic scavenger hunt. Great opportunity to work off that dessert while searching for Hollywood stars, a dog, Marilyn Monroe, and more. Some decided to take the easy route and just Google the list (I’m looking at you, Joe Perez). The evening ended in the Headlite Suite, with fun stories to share and winners claiming their bragging rights.

Lori Brown Head of Industry & Customer Development Rosie, an Instacart Company

The second day included a Greeter Bag Party-creating the special bags with donated items from our generous vendor community for the CGA Strategic Conference Guests. The group met for another delicious dinner and fellowship that evening at LG’s steakhouse. The board meeting was the third day. Topics covered included upcoming networking events, update on finances, committee updates, and an exciting update from Carole Christianson, previewing the upcoming WAFC convention, to be held once again in San Antonio, Texas.

Wonderful event, and we thank our gracious hosts, Headlite Juan and Stephanie Trillas.

Although they officially became first year Hilites in 2020, we celebrated a second “first year” for the following Hilites:

-Monica Abarca

-Anu Algin

-Karl Konrad

-Kristina McVay

-Dan Sawchuk

ILLUMINATORS ROSTER

Last Name First Name Company Name

Email Address

Abarca Monica The Performance Group mpabarca75@gmail.com

Adams Hal haladams2@gmail.com

Adlman Jeffrey M George Chiala Farms, Inc. adlman0211@gmail.com

Aguilar Amelie Chosen Foods amelie.aguilar@chosenfoods.com

Ahlemeyer Monte Accelerate 360 mahlemeyer@accelerate360.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

Alvarez-Sell Elizabeth Ajinomoto Foods elizabeth.alvarezsell@ajinomotofoods.com

Ameri Nadia The Flower Apothecary nadia@theflowerapothecary.com

Aquilina Michael Hostess Brands Services, LLC maquilina@hostessbrands.com

Artukovic Mike F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. mike.artukovic@gavina.com

Baugher Jennifer TOMRA jennifer.baigher@tomra.com

Baum Josh Savi josh@savisales.com

Baxter John Phillips Foods jbaxter@phillipsfoods.com

Bean Marty PepsiCo Beverages North America marty.bean@pepsico.com

Beckwith Pete JB Foods pbeckwith@jbfoods.com

Beloto Eduardo Bonduelle eduardo.beloto@bonduelle.com

Beneventi Tony Coca-Cola North America/MMBU tbeneventi@coca-cola.com

Bennett Shannon PepsiCo Beverages North America

Bezick Thomas N. hnrlite@aol.com

Botana Linda Retired WAFC Coordinator lindylou42@gmail.com

Brindle Rick Mondelez Int'l rick.brindle@mdlz.com

Brown Lori Rosie lori.brown@instacart.com

Burley Joey Everson Spice Co joeyb@eversonspice.com

Cabot Rita Norco Ranch rcabot@norcoranch.net

Calvo Leonard TC Specialties tcspecialties@gmail.com

Casarez Dave Peco Pallet Inc dcasarez@pecopallet.com

Castro Nick LC Marketing Corp nick@LCMarket.com

Catuar Marie Keurig Dr. Pepper marie.catuar@kdrp.com

Chen Martin Perdue Premium Poultry West martin.chen@perdue.com

Chiono Vic Coca-Cola North America/MMBU (Retired) vichiono@outlook.com

Christianson Carole Western Assoc of Food Chains carole@wafc.com

Christie Corey Organic Girl Corey.Christie@iloveorganicgirl.com

Clark, Jr. James A. lowersherwin@earthlink.net

Cleveland Dave Impact Group DCCleveland@acosta.com

Clifton Elizabeth Vestcom eclifton@vestcom.com

Cohen Lisa LC Marketing lisa@lcmarket.com

Cohen Timothy Eggs Unlimited tcohen@eggsunlimited.com

Colburn Lois Gavina lois.colburn@gavina.com

Compas Gerry- nite2gerry@aol.com

Corbin Victoria Bay Cities VictoriaC@bay-cities.com

Costello Phil the Performance Group pcostello@tpgsales.com

Cox Kory Talking Rain Beverage Co. kcox@talkingrain.com

Crimmins Randy Relationshop Inc. randy@relationshop.com

Crocker Mary Dairy Farmers of America mary.crocker@altadenadairy.com

CrockerWillieBimbo Bakeries USA willie.crocker@grupobimbo.com

Curran Al alcurran922@icloud.com

D'Ambrosio Mike New York Sausage mikey@newyorkstylesausage.com

Dana Terry Alta Dena Certified Dairy, LLCmita.patel3@dfamilk.com

D'AquinoGaetanoD'Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.-

Davis Susan Jelly Belly Candy Co.

DeLuca Heather Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream heather.deluca@us.nestle.com

DescoustErikaWonderful Sales erika.descoust@wonderful.com

Detherage Doug Dougdetherage760@gmail.com

Dimond Andrea US Nestle andrea.dimond@us.nestle.com

Dimond Dave Milton's Baking Co. ddimond@miltonsbaking.com

Dinh Maria

Dodge David Flowers Foods david.dodge@flocorp.com

Doggett David Organic Girl David.Doggett@iloveorganicgirl.com

Douglass JenniferAccelerate 360 jdouglass@accelerate360.com

Dwight Deb Vericast deb.dwight@vericast.com

Elste CharlesRetired - NuCal Foods chuck.e@live.com

English Brant Talking Rain Beverage Co. kwaters@talkingrain.com

Felix ChrissyChosen Foods chrissy.felix@chosenfoods.com

FowlerKimberleaKellogg kimberlea.fowler@kellogg.com

Frankish Ken Frankish Enterprises LLC kfrankish77@msn.com

Franko Dwayne Catalina dwayne.franko@catalina.com

French James Co-Sales Northern California french4505@gmail.com

Fuchs Karen Q Mixers karen@qmixers.com

Fujimoto Steve Navigator Sales sfujimoto@navigatorsales.com

Fuller Larry Twang Partners, LTD lfuller@twang.com

Gagel JessicaOrganic Girl, LLC jessica.gagel@iloveorganicgirl.com

GallagherTessie- tessie.gallagher@bgfoods.com Gamboa ArnieMarketline Connections a-gamboa@sbcglobal.net

GarabaldiVincentTorani vgaribaldi@torani.com

Gentry Jeff Sasr jgentry@sasrlink.com

Gramke Ben Pepsi Co.

Grams Lisa The New Avenues lmkgrams@gmail.com

Green Harmon 'Ben'Brazilian Pet Products hbgreen@sbcglobal.net

Grosse Dave the Performance Group daveg4jc@outlook.com

HaddyRogerFrontier Co Op Roger.haddy@frontiercoop.com

Hagedorn Don Golden Valley Natural Dphagedorn@goldenvalleynatural.com

Hale Steve Twang shale@twang.com

Hansen Jeff Bard Valley Date Growers jeff.hansen@bvdg.com

Harlan CraigEarth Friendly Products

craig@ecos.com

Harms Kathy F Gavina & Sons kathy.harms@gavina.com

Harpole Orv Harpole Consulting corvette4orv@aol.com

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

Herrin Thomas Mondelez thomas.herrin@mdlz.com

Hill Brandon Vori brandon@vori.com

Hill Troy Imperial Western Products, Inc.Thill@iwpusa.com

Hilton Alisa Chosen Foods ALISA@CHOSENFOODS.COM

Hoime Tim Collin St Bakery tshoime@gmail.com

Holcomb Dawna Advantage Solutions dawna.holcomb@advantagesolutions.net

Horne Pete SunWest Sales peteh@sunwestsales.com

Houston Dede Myxx dede@myxx.it

HronasChris Talking Rain Beverage Co chronas@talkingrain.com

Huls Thomas Chosen Foods thomas.huls@chosenfoods.com

Hulterstrom Steven Presence Marketing shulterstrom@pmidpi.com

Jaskolski Gary Golden Valley Natural gjaskolski@goldenvalleynatural.com

Jay Joshua Clif Bar & Co. joshuadavidjay@gmail.com

Jenkins Richard Pleasant Valley Farms Inc. rjenkins@pvfarmsca.com

Jenkins Tomarra Pepsi Co.

Johannes Jake Earth Friendly Products jjohannes@ecos.com

Johnson Phyllis CATALINA phyllisjohn77@yahoo.com

Johnson JamieTalking Rain / Sparkling Ice

Juarez Lisa Tabasco lisa.juarez@tabasco.com

Kamholz Paul Schoeller Allibert USA pkamholz@cox.net

Kaminski Bibi Hormel Foods bkaminski@hormel.com

Kelly Robert (Bob)- 19bkelly76@gmail.com Kelly, Jr. Robert J.- sarahjeanbelen@gmail.com

Kennedy Paul Movista shelby@movista.com

Kennick Cheryl City of Hope ckennick@coh.org Kirkman Tre Vori tre@vori.com

KnowltonKari Avanti Press kariknowlton@avantipress.com

Konrad Karl Impact Group kkonrad@acosta.com

Konya Ken Tree Top, Inc. ken.konya@treetop.com

Kopulsky Craig- ckopulsky@gmail.com Kunsman Kent C&H Sugar - ASR Group kent.kunsman@asr-group.com

Kunz Robert rkunz5864@sbcglobal.net (Not valid)

Lape Tracy- lapet@comcast.net

LaPointe Jaclyn Upside jackie.lapointe@upside.com

Lapp Adam Talking Rain Beverage Co. alapp@talkingrain.com

Larios Jose Wonderful Sales jose.larios@wonderful.com

Lawson Kristyn Chosen Foods kristyn.lawson@chosenfoods.com

Lay Jesslyn Hershey's jlay@hersheys.com

Lee Dave Collin St Bakery davelee@collinstreet.com

Lewis ChristineOatly US christine.lewis@oatly.com

Liddy Matthew Promotion in Motion mliddy@promotioninmotion.com

Llena Loren Vestcom

loren.llena@gmail.com

Lombardo Tim Ruiz Foods timl@ruizfoods.com

Ly Mark Sugar Bowl Bakery mark_ly@sugarbowlbakery.com

Macdonald Tim Duracell macdonald.tm@duracell.com

Macias Marcela MW Polar Foods marcela138@mwpolar.com

MarnienGerryPrecision Refurbishing precisionrefurb@aol.com

Marques Melissa Pleasant Valley Farms melissa@pvfarmsca.com

Martel Dean Organic Girl Dean.Martel@iloveorganicgirl.com

Martini Richard Earth Friendly Products rmartini@ecos.com

Mason Roy Harkins Popcorn roymason@harkins.com

McAbee BrendonBimbo Bakeries brendan.mcabee@grupobimbo.com

McIntosh Marla Smuckers Marla.mcintosh@jmsmucker.com

McKay Amy Worldpay US Inc. amy.mckay@fisglobal.com

McNutt Thomas Collin St Bakery thomas@collinstreet.com

McQuistan Chelsea Perdue Farms Chelsea.McQuistan@colemannatural.com

McVay Kristina Del Monte kristina.mcvay@delmonte.com

Meckler Frank

Mendonca Lisa Revolution Company lmendonca@revolutioncompany.com

Mendoza Paul Ball Packaging LLC paul.mendoza@ball.com

Merritts Lee Encore Associates Leemerritts@aol.com

Michels HerbertMiller Mark Nucal Foods mark.miller@nucalfoods.com

Monroe Allison General Mills allison.monroe@genmills.com

Montes Chris Nocco chris.montes@nocco.com

Montgomery Kevin Talking Rain Beverage Co. kmontgomery@talkingrain.com

Morales Marcella Torani mmorales@torani.com MoschettiDominicVida Marketing Communicationsdmoschetti@vidamc.com

Mosely Jason Vital Farms mosley.jason@gmail.com Mowlds Ryan Califia Farms ryanm@califiafarms.com

Murphy Kyle Anheuser-Busch kyle.murphy@anheuser-busch.com

Nakken / Ver beck Taylor Social Sampling, Inc. tnakken@socialsampling.com

Newton Jeff iFoster jeff@ifoster.org NickitasNick Rosie nick.nickitas@instacart.com Nolfi JenniferPortland St. University School of Busi ness jnolfi@pdx.edu

O'BrienEric Smithfield eobrien@smithfield.com

OConnell Brian Blueoco bryan@blueoco.com

Olejnik Mark C&H Sugar - ASR Group mark.olejnik@asr-group.com

Osterman Tom Humm Kombucha, LLC tom@humm.com

Palomares Jehan Vital Farms jehan.palomares@vitalfarms.com

PancioccoCJ (Christo pher) PTR Compactor and Baler cpanciocco@ptrco.com

Pellington John Earth Friendly Products jpellington@ecos.com

Perez Joe Waste Stream Solutions Joe@Olyns.com

Perry Ben Manzana Products Co. bperry@manzanaproductsco.com

PesaventoLauraNew York Style Sausage laura@newyorkstylesausage.com

Pew Sam Ability Sales Group, LLC sam@abilitysalesgroup.com

PhilipsMichaelPreZero US michael.philipps@prezero.us

Phillips Landon landonphillips@mac.com

Pierce Subriana Navigator Sales and Marketingsubriana@navigatorsales.com

Pierce AllenNavigator Sales and Marketingallen@navigatorsales.com

PiersonGerald Jelly Belly Candy Co. gpierson@jellybelly.com

Pogue Gary Roman Meal Company - Retiredgarypogue13@outlook.com

Pontius Tim Hidden Villa Ranch tpontius@hiddenvilla.com

Potthoff Mike Anheuser Busch Mike.Potthoff@anheuser-busch.com

PottierBrendenBimbo Bakeries USA brenden.pottier@gmail.com

PrairieGordieHidden Villa Ranch gprairie@msn.com

Rector John Itasca jrector@itasca-rector.com

Renaghan Tyler GetUpside tyler.renaghan@getupside.com

Rhee Michael PreZero michael.rhee@prezero.us

Rios Julian Talking Rain Beverage Co jrios@talkingrain.com

Ritter Gregory Alkaline 88 gritter@alkaline88.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

RoeperGlen Popcornopolis gbrcdr@aol.com

Rongey Lisa Danone lisa.rongey@danone.com

Ross Brent Vital Farms Brent.ross@vitalfarms.com

Ryser Joe Catalina joseph.ryser@catalina.com

Salazar Victoria Talking Rain Beverage Co. vsalazar@talkingrain.com

Sawchuk Dan Chobani dan.sawchuk@chobani.com

Schott Nick Red Bull nick.schott@redbull.com

Sebasto Ron BevWestco r.sebasto@sbcglobal.net

SencerMichaelHidden Villa Ranch msencer@hiddenvilla.com

Severns Jeff Pepsi Beverages Co. jeff.severns@pepsico.com

Shawgo Jennifer Vori jennifer@vori.com

Sheldon Greg Anheuser-Busch greg.sheldon@anheuser-busch.com

Siegel Greg Idahoan Foods, LLC gsiegel@idahoan.com

Silverman Scott KeHE Scott.Silverman@KeHE.com

Skoog Dick Cascade Coffee Inc. dicks@cascadecoffeeinc.com-Not valid

Slabaugh Eric NuCal Foods, Inc. eslabaugh@nucalfoods.com

Smith Dave mickydavid@msn.com-Not valid

Snortum ErnestSonenberg Amanda Shelf Engine amanda@shelfengine.com

Spangler Chris HS&R Sales and Marketing Chris.spangler@hsrsales.com

Spiller Dennis Jelly Belly Candy Co. dspiller@jellybelly.com

Staehle Randy Organic Girl randy.staehle@iloveorganicgirl.com

Steinbeck Fred Florida Natural fred.steinbeck@citrusworld.com

Stevenson Charles 'Rick'Torani rstevenson@torani.com

Sullivan Mike Sun Maid Growers of Californiamsullivan@sunmaid.com

Summers Stuart Hugo Specialty ssummers@hugospecialty.com

Svete Kyle kyle@shelfengine.com

Tagge Rhonda

Olive Crest Treatment Cntr

Rhonda-Tagge@olivecrest.org

Nickless Maria Olive Crest Treatment Cntr Maria-Nickless@olivecrest.org

Takeda Steve Morgan Stanley steve.takeda@gmail.com

Talamante Kathy Navigator Sales kathy@navigatorsales.com

Tallia Ron Earth Friendly Products rtallia@ecos.com

Taniguichi Harold D4DT ht@d4dt.com

Taylor Larry Bimbo Bakeries USA tlarry301@gmail.com

Taylor-BennetTimme Nutrabolt ttbennett@nutrabolt.com

Teeters, Jr.ClemTeeters & Associates clemteeters@sbcglobal.net

Telford HollyJelly Belly Candy Co htelford@jellybelly.com

Thatcher Connie Advantage Solutions connie.thatcher@advantagesolutions.net

Thomson Rob Wonderful Sales robert.thomson@wonderful.com

Tomlinson MichaelCoin Cloud mtomlinson@sbcglobal.net

Touissant PierreTalking Rain Beverage Co ptouissant@talkingrain.com

Trickel Shelly Ventura Foods skenttrickel@gmail.com

Trillas Juan Bimbo Bakeries USA Juan.trillas@grupobimbo.com

Tuoto Tony Impact Group tony.tuoto@impactgrp.com

Ueda SommerShelf Engine Sommer@ShelfEngine.com

ValdezAlex Talking Rain Beverage Co avaldez@talkingrain.com

Van Gorkom Jim NuCal Foods, Inc. jvangorkom@nucalfoods.com

Van Winkle Dave Monster Energy david.vanwinkle@monsterenergy.com

Vander Giessen John jvg_des@earthlink.net-not valid

VaughnMichaelCity of Hope mvaughan@coh.org

VerbeckBrandonSocial Sampling brandon@socialsampling.com

Victor Stu Advantage Solutions stu.victor@advantagesolutions.net

Vijay Priyanka Coca Cola North America/MMBUpvijay@coca-cola.com

VillanuevaMickiethe Performance Group mickiev@tpgsalesservices.com

Walker Rick Conception 2 Consumption, Inc.rick@conception2consumption.com

Ward JenniferPunchh jennifer.ward@punchh.com

Warnick Russell Pepsi Co. russell.warnick@pepsico.com

Waters Kristi Talking Rain Beverage Co. kwaters@talkingrain.com

Watson Ada fradawat@aol.com (Not valid)

Webb Jake Pepsi Co.

Webb William D.Proctor & Gamble (Retired) 6277wdwebb@gmail.com

WherrettBen Shelf Engine ben.wherrett@shelfengine.com

Whitbeck Dave Manzana Products Co., Inc. dwhitbeck@manzanaproductsco.com

White John Advantage Solutions john.b.white@advantagesolutions.net

Whitmore Jerry Retired: Dreyers Grand Ice Creamjerry.whitmore500@icloud.com

Williams Benjamin2 Towns Ciderhouse B.Williams@2Townsciderhouse.com

Williams Dave Firestone Pacific Foods dave@firestonepacificfoods.com

Willis David Willis Marketing Inc. dbwillis@willismarketing.com

Wilson Simone Hadley Vori simone@vori.com

Wright Robin Gavina robin.wright@gavina.com

Wunder Al Phusion Projects awunder@phusionprojects.com

Wunsch Dave C & H Sugar - Domino Foods david.wunsch@asr-group.com

Wyatt Missy Talking Rain Beverage Co. kwaters@talkingrain.com

Wyatt BruceFlowers Baking Co. Bruce.wyatt@flocorp.com

Yates KimberleyNatures Bakery kyates@naturesbakery.com

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Yeck Tyson Pacific Seafood

ZimmermanCharlesNestlé USA charlesjzim@gmail.com; maxzim@pacbell. net

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My appreciation for the Illuminators began when I first learned about the important role that they play in supporting the grocery industry through their involvement with the WAFC, CGA and other Illuminator events. That appreciation grew into deep admiration when I learned about all the ways that they “Spread the Lite of Good Fellowship” through their commitment to build servant leadership throughout the industry and their support of education through their Illuminator Education Foundation. And that deep admiration grew into lifelong friendships that build valuable, long-standing relationships.

The Illuminators foster deep connections between the retailer and vendor community which builds a strong spirit of collaboration. This collaboration between retailer and vendor has become a necessity in the complex and quickly evolving landscape of our industry. The good work the Illuminators do has never been more needed, and now is the time for you partner with them. The Illuminators have such a positive impact on so many lives and you can be a part of that!

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