HEADLITE LETTER

MESSAGE FROM ILLUMINATOR HEADLITE, JOE PEREZ

“Become a member today and begin a new journey of self-discovery & joy of serving others.”

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

“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! ”

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.