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MEMBERSHIPGUIDE & ROSTER
2019 - 2020
OUR VALUESINDUSTRY INVOLVEMENTIndividuals engaged on an equal basis for business
development at the highest level.
OPPORTUNITYExposure for you and your company to include
learning, leadership, communication and personal
development.
DEDICATIONPeople uniquely committed to working together to
deliver our purpose through serving on Illuminators’
committees.
INVESTMENT IN THE FUTUREScholarship program for industry affiliated youth.
MISSION STATEMENTThe 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 STATEMENTThe Illuminators will be the most admired
grocery industry organization of vendors
and suppliers in America.
OUR HERITAGESpread the Lite of Good Fellowship
within the Retail Food Industry.
OUR PURPOSEWe 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.
WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATORS!
Whether you are a longtime member or relatively
new, we are happy to have you in the organization.
Please enjoy this member roster and the photos and
comments about the events from the previous year.
I am very proud to serve as Headlite this year. My
goal is to continue the good work done by Dimmed
Headlite Paul Kamholz in educating our retailers and
members about the scholarship opportunities the
Illuminators provide. But in addition to that I want to
encourage Illuminators to “make it personal”.
“Make it Personal” means to take that extra step to help
someone in our industry who needs it. Or to make a
phone call or send a card instead of sending a text or
an e-mail. Educate and encourage young people who
enter the industry realize that a great career is possible
in the Grocery Industry. It doesn’t take too much more
time and can make a big difference.
I have met some great friends within the Illuminators.
Many have taken extra time to encourage me
throughout my time in the organization. They got me
involved in committees, sparked my interest in being a
Hilite and that offered the possibility of serving as an
office, including this year as Headlite.
My experience as an Illuminator has been enriched
by the being an active participant in the organization
and by so many Illuminators taking time to “make
it personal” for me. I hope you make the most of
your membership by getting actively involved with
a committee or two at the CGA, WAFC and in your
market area.
I encourage you to take full advantage of our
Illuminators Educational Foundation scholarship
program if you have a family member or colleagues
attending college. Remember that your family and
extended family is eligible and everyone in your
company as a result of you being an Illuminator
member. Details are on the website. Make it a goal to
suggest to at least one person you know to apply for
a scholarship. And make it a goal to bring on one new
member to the Illuminators!
If you have a question about the Illuminators or just
want to talk about our events, our committees, or
anything else please feel free to call me.
As always – continue to Spread the Lite of Good Fellowship!
Warm Regards,
Tracy LapeIlluminator Headlite 2019-2020
Contact me any [email protected]
(209) 715-0779
MESSAGE FROM TRACY LAPE, ILLUMINATORS HEADLITE
ILLUMINATORS
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Board AdvisorMark Ly
Sugar Bowl Bakery
Board AdvisorGary Pogue
Svenhard’s
TailiteAndrea Dimond
Nestle
HeadliteTracy Lape
Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs
SideliteJuan Trillas
Bimbo Bakeries USA
SpotliteJoe Perez
Resource Management Group
HistorianJim Van GorkomNuCal Foods, Inc.
LegaliteDale Stern
Downey Brand
Advisory OfficerDave Dimond
Milton’s Baking Co.
Advisory OfficerMark Olejnik
C&H Sugar-ASR Group
Board AdvisorDon Hagedorn
Golden Valley Natural
Board AdvisorGlen RoeperPopcornopolis
Advisory OfficerPaul Kamholz
Schoeller Allibert USA
Hilite 3rd YearHeather DeLuca
National Entertainment Network
Hilite 3rd YearMona Caggiano
Diageo North America
Hilite 3rd YearMichael AjemianBarilla America Inc.
Hilite 3rd YearSubriana Pierce
Navigator Sales and Marketing
Hilite 3rd YearGreg SiegelIdahoan Foods
Hilite 1st YearDave Casarez
Peco Pallets
Hilite 1st YearThomas HulsChosen Foods
Hilite 1st YearRita CabotNorco Ranch
Hilite 1st YearDede Houston
Myxx
Hilite 1st YearMarla McIntosh
JM Smucker
Hilite 2nd YearMichael WooleryWill’s Fresh Foods
Hilite 2nd YearLori Brown
Post Consumer Brands
Hilite 2nd YearJennifer Ward
Worldpay
Hilite 2nd YearWill Seel
FHI - Freight Handlers Inc.
Hilite 2nd YearMike Sullivan
Sun-Maid Growers of California
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THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP IS PRICELESS… WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON BUILDING LONG TERM BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
WHILE PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES TO WAFC, CGA AND ILLUMINATOR MEMBERS.
Being an Illuminator is an attitude and a lifestyle. We work hard and play hard. We work hard for our companies
and for the Illuminator organization to support our retail partners in raising money and awareness for educational
programs within our industry.
We play hard and it’s reflected in our retailer partner’s comments. They use the term “magic” when they refer
to the atmosphere of fun that we create at the WAFC, CGA and other Illuminator Events. We use the phrase
“Spreading the Lite of Lite of Good Fellowship.” This lite shines like a beacon from the Illuminator Volunteers who
work hard on committees to make each event “THE BEST EVER.”
In return for their efforts, Illuminator membersreceive the following benefits, and more:
EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUILDING
LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS
UNEQUALED EXPOSURE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION AND BRANDS
ENHANCED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PERSONAL RECOGNITION FOR YOUR EFFORT
THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP
“SOME OF MY MOST TREASURED FRIENDSHIPS ARE WITH PEOPLE I’VE MET THROUGH THE ILLUMINATORS.WE ARE
KNOWN BY THE COMPANY WE KEEP, AND I KNOW FIRSTHAND OF THE TREMENDOUS CHARACTER, COMPASSION AND
TALENT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTIVE IN THIS OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION.IT’S BEEN SAID, “IF YOU WANT TO RUN
FAST, RUN ALONE.BUT IF YOU WANT TO RUN FAR, RUN WITH OTHERS.”ILLUMINATORS IS A SUPERB GROUP TO RUN WITH, TO
ENHANCE YOUR CAREER AND TO GO FAR.”
Jonathan O. Mayes Albertsons
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Chief Diversity Officerr
“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 Nelson Gelsons Markets
Vice President of Public Relations
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ONCE YOU JOIN, GET ACTIVE!You get out what you put in and when you get involved, you are rewarded several times over. Volunteering on committees and events
gives you and your company great exposure to the retailers and other industry executives. You will truly set yourself apart from your
competition. We encourage members to take leadership roles on committees that help support the California Grocers Association
(CGA) Strategic Conference and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). After chairing four committees or events Illuminator
members become eligible for nomination to the Constellation of Hilites (Board Members).
BECOMING AND ACTIVE ILLUMINATOR
• Ambassadors – Provide Assistance during Retailer Business Meetings
• Arts / Bulletin / Signs – Providing Logistical Information for Convention Activities
• Command Post / Registration – Manage Central Station for all Illuminator communications
• Food Court – WAFC Only – Coordinate select group of Vendors to Supply Sunday Lunch
• Diversity Committee – Focus on building sustainable membership by demonstrating that our organization is representative of our industry workforce.
• Golf Tournaments – WAFC and CGA pre convention outings and Convention Tournaments
• Greeters – Welcoming all Delegates with Goodies Bags
• Industry Breakfast – Serving WAFC and CGA buffet breakfasts
• Industry Luncheon - Serving WAFC and CGA buffet lunches
• Membership/Guidelite Committee – Recruiting, engaging, retaining and mentoring new members- our most valuable asset
• Membership Breakfast – Organizes WAFC and CGA Breakfast for Board Meeting
• Morning Hospitality / Refreshments – Provides refreshments for Delegates after Breakfast
• Pre-Convention Rallies and Market Networking Events – Coordinates Rally Luncheons prior to WAFC Convention in Nor Cal, So Cal and the Pacific Northwest
• Program – On-Site Convention assistance to assure details are being executed
• Publicity – If you enjoy taking photos, this committee is for you!
• Scholarship – Be a part of the Team providing Educational Opportunities for Future Leaders
• Silent Auction – Help to Create funds for Illuminator Scholarship Fund
• Social Media Committee – Enhance relevancy and communicate mission and vision of the Illuminators through social media
• Special Events – Collaborate and create Fun & Challenging Events to Entertain Delegates
• Supply – Coordinate Illuminator Vendor Supplies for various Convention Activities
ILLUMINATORS COMMITTEES
“THE ILLUMINATORS ARE A PRICELESS BENEFIT TO EVERYONE ASSOCIATED TO THE WAFC AND CGA. THE WORK THEY DO ON BEHALF OF ALL RETAILERS AT NUMEROUS EVENTS IS INCREDIBLY GENEROUS AND SINCERELY APPRECIATED. HAVING WORKED IN SEVERAL GEOGRAPHIES, I CAN ATTEST TO HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE TO HAVE THE ILLUMINATORS AS PARTNERS, SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS. THE ILLUMINATORS ARE A GROUP OF FIRST-CLASS LEADERS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY. THEY DO SO WITH CLASS AND PROFESSIONALISM.” Greg McNiffPresident Stater Bros. Markets
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON VICE-CHAIRPERSON LIAISON
Signs / Programs Lisa Mendonca Monica Abarca Thomas Huls
Awards / Special Events / Tickets (CGA only)
Tony Tuoto Taylor Verbeck Dede Houston
Command Post / Registration Jehan Palomarez TBD Rita Cabot
Diversity Monica Abarca Loren Llena/Scott Legleiter Subriana Pierce
Golf John Stall/Chris Herpich Tim Lombardo Michael Woolery
Greeter Table Heather Cooper (WAFC) Brandon Verbeck / Mike Phillips Mike Sullivan
Membership/Guidelites Don Hagedorn TBD Mike Sullivan
Hospitality / Refreshments Mike Phillips Jason Cabot Dave Casarez
Industry BreakfastAnu Algin (WAFC) Larry Nonn
(CGA)Dan Sawchuck/Jeff McKinnon Greg Siegel
Membership Breakfast Dan Sawchuck Robin Burgin Thomas Huls
Industry Luncheon Mark Klien Jeff McKinnon Heather De Luca
Publicity Jason Cabot Jake Johannes Will Seel
Scholarship Dave Grosse Mary Crocker Heather DeLuca
Silent Auction Loren Llena TBD Mona Cagiano
Social Media Committee Jason Cabot Michelle Harhill/Taylor Verbeck Will Seel
Supply Coordinator Kory Cox Charles Brooks Gary Pogue/Dave Casarez
Ambassadors - WAFC Only Brandon Verbeck Jake Johannes Dede Houston
Food Court - WAFC Only Karl Konrad/Jessica Gagel Gary Lofgren Gary Poque/Mike Ajemian
Greeter Bags Tony Tuoto Lisa Mendonca Marla McIntosh
CGAEF Golf Tournament - So Cal Breakfast
Jason Cabot Mike Philipps/Perry Sanders Rita Cabot
CGAEF Golf Tournament - Nor Cal Breakfast
Eric Slabugh Karl Konrad/Kimberly Yates Michael Woolery
No. Cal. Local Events: Networking Dinner & WAFC
Pre-Convention RallyAnu Algin/Ben Perry Karl Konrad/Kimberly Yates Marla McIntosh
So. Cal. Local Events: Networking Dinners & WAFC
Pre-Convention RallyMonica Abarca Brandon Verbeck Mike Ajemian
NW Local Events: Networking Dinners & WAFC Pre-
Convention RallyKristina McVay Don Hagedorn Lori Brown
Arizona Local Events - WAFC Pre-Convention Rally
Bazilla Gutierrez James Gilmore Jennifer Ward
2018 – 2019 CONVENTION COMMITTEESCHAIR / VICE-CHAIR / LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS BY COMMITTEE
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BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER
MOVING UP IN THE ILLUMINATORS: JOIN/GET INVOLVED/TAKE OWNERSHIP/ BUILD TEAMWORK/PROVIDE LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS ARE CALLED HILITES AND 15 HILITES COMPRISE THE CONSTELLATION OF HILITES- OUR GOVERNING BOARD. THEY ARE ASSISTED BY THE ILLUMINATOR OFFICERS AND BOARD ADVISORS.The Illuminators gives members that demonstrate interest the
opportunity to develop leadership skills through chairing events
and committees with the goal to become a Hilite.
Hilites serve on the board for three years. Each year, five
individuals are nominated and elected to join the Constellation.
Five are “dimmed” (leaving active board duty). The board is
accountable for future direction of the Illuminators to achieve its
mission and vision. The diverse perspectives of board members
provide direction on how to increase the value of Illuminator
membership and activities. The contribution of the Constellation
of Hilites is one of the reasons the Illuminators are such a
dynamic and well respected organization.
The path to the board is through joining the Illuminators,
volunteer to chair or vice chair committees or events, work hard
and ask to get more involved. Once you are a chair or vice chair
for four events you are eligible to become a Hilite.
The Constellation of Hilites serve as leaders that oversee
convention committees and also participate in 4 board meetings
held each year. Once a Hilite is dimmed, they have the potential
to become an Officer of the organization.
Each Hilite class has a special bond- from serving the
membership in your first year together to leaving the board.
Volunteer and find out just what a great experience it is!
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TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
Advisory Officers(3 most recently Dimmed Headlites)
Jim Van Gorkom
Historian(Dimmed Headlite)
Illuminators Educational Foundation (11 Elected Board Positons)*
(see separate ORG CHART under Scholarship Foundation)
DaleStern
Legalite(Legal Counsel Not Elected)
Dimmed
Headlites
Honorlites
(Honorary Appointments)
JuanTrillas
Sidelite (Acting as Vice President)
COMMITTEES Hilite LiaisonChairperson
Vice ChairpersonCommittee Members
ILLUMINATORS MEMBERSHIP
Joe Perez
Spotlite (Acting as Treasurer)
Dave Dimond
Paul Kamholz
AndreaDimond
Tailite (Acting as Secretary)
Tracy Lape
Headlite (Acting as President)
THIRD YEAR HILITES
SECOND YEAR HILITES
FIRST YEAR HILITES
AmbassadorsCommand Post / Reg
Golf Tournament
Diversity & Inclusion Greeters
Hospitality / Refreshments
Industry Breakfast
Pre- Convention So. California
Program Publicity Scholarship Silent Auction
Special Events
Supply Coordinator
Illuminators New Members (You Start Here)
MarkLy
Advisor
DonHagedorn
Advisor
Gary Pogue
Advisor
Glen Roeper Advisor
MarkOlejnik
Pre- Convention Southwest
Pre- Convention
No. California
Pre- Convention Northwest
Membership/Guidelite
Membership Breakfast
Industry Luncheon
Social and Digital Media
DaveCasarez
Rita Cabot
ThomasHuls
DedeHouston
MarlaMcIntosh
Heather DeLuca
MichaelAjemian
MonaCaggiano
Subriana Pierce
GregSiegel
Michael Woolery
Jennifer Ward
Lori Brown
Will Seel
Mike Sullivan
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STANDING COMMITTEES
AUDITING
Chairperson Paul Kamholz Schoeller Allibert USA Dove Canyon, Ca.
Vice Chairperson Dave Dimond Milton's Baking Company Carlsbad, Ca.
Advisory Officer Mark Olejnik ASR Group / C&H Sugar Cool, Ca.
Member at Large Don Hagedorn Hemplers University Place, Wa.
Member at Large Gary Pogue Pogue Consulting San Ramon, Ca.
Member at Large Vernoica Rendon Dean Foods City of Industry, Ca.
BUDGET
Chairperson Paul Kamholz Schoeller Allibert USA Dove Canyon, Ca.
Vice Chairperson Dave Dimond Milton's Baking Company Carlsbad, Ca.
Advisory Officer Mark Olejnik ASR Group / C&H Sugar Cool, Ca.
Historian Jim Van Gorkom NuCal Foods Ripon, Ca.
Member at Large Ron Tallia Earth Friendly Products Oakland, Ca.
Member at Large Eric Slabaugh Nulaid Foods Ripon, Ca.
BY-LAWS
Chairperson Paul Kamholz Schoeller Allibert USA Dove Canyon, Ca.
Vice Chairperson Dave Dimond Milton's Baking Company Carlsbad, Ca.
Advisory Officer Mark Olejnik ASR Group / C&H Sugar Cool, Ca.
Historian Jim Van Gorkom NuCal Foods Ripon, Ca.
Legalite Dale Stern Downy/Brand Attorneys Sacramento, Ca.
Member at Large Kim Yates Nature's Bakery Danville, Ca.
Member at Large Shelly Trickel Ventura Foods Brea. Ca.
NOMINATING
Chairperson Paul Kamholz Schoeller Allibert USA Dove Canyon, Ca.
Vice Chairperson Dave Dimond Milton's Baking Company Carlsbad, Ca.
Advisory Officer Mark Olejnik ASR Group / C&H Sugar Cool, Ca.
Historian Jim Van Gorkom NuCal Foods Ripon, Ca.
Hilite Mike Ajemian Barilla Anaheim, Ca.
Member at Large Cheryl Kennick City of Hope Duarte, Ca.
Member at Large Glen Roeper Popcornopolis San Dimas, Ca.
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TED EGGERS HONORLITE AWARD
Chairperson Paul Kamholz Schoeller Allibert USA Dove Canyon, Ca.
Vice Chairperson Dave Dimond Milton's Baking Company Carlsbad, Ca.
Advisory Officer Mark Olejnik ASR Group / C&H Sugar Cool, Ca.
Historian Jim Van Gorkom NuCal Foods Ripon, Ca.
WEBSITE
Chairperson-Spotlite Joe Perez RMG Recycling Sacramento, Ca.
Sidelite Juan Trillas Bimbo Bakeries USA San Diego, Ca.
Illuminator Administrative Assistant
Angela Tye Illuminators Pleasanton, Ca.
Hilite Will Seel FHI, Inc. Raleigh, Nc.
Member at Large Mark Ly Sugar Bowl Bakery Hayward, Ca.
STANDING COMMITTEES
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THE 2019 ILLUMINATOR MID-YEAR WAS A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL WHO TRAVELED TO “THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD!” YES, WE KICKED OFF OUR MID-YEAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING IN RENO, NV.
Our Headlite Tracy Lape and husband Dougie Fresh welcomed everyone
at the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel with a smile and gift bags for the
weekend of business and pleasure. The weather was perfect the whole
weekend, with highs in the 70’s and lows in the 50’s. Our opening reception
was in the Headlite Suite’s and we were greeted by Officers and spouses:
Tracy and Doug, Andrea and Dave, Joe and Anabell. Shortly after the
opening reception we made our way down to the Indoor Bocce Ball Venue
for some friendly competition! We were split up into teams of 6 and played
in a Bocce Ball tournament. The winners have yet to be announced but it
doesn’t matter as we had a great time! After the Bocce Ball games Headlite
Lape introduced the First Year Hilites and welcomed them to the BOD family.
Congratulations to first year Hilites:
All new Hilites in attendance received their Barlite assignments after dinner
and they were eager to serve. As a first year Hilite, one of the duties
is to serve refreshments at the Mid-Year meeting, at the CGA Strategic
Conference receptions and at the WAFC receptions and Afterglow. The
challenge for all new Hilites is not to forget or lose that apron as it will be
required at all the before mentioned events!
The Saturday morning board meeting was very productive as we discussed
new ways of growing membership, retaining membership and staying
relevant in our industry while raising money for Education. Our Diversity and
Inclusion Committee shared statistics from the recent luncheon in Anaheim
and announced the upcoming planning for a new Boise event in the fall. Our
Illuminator Education Foundation disclosed our 2019 Torch Award Recipient
and encouraged everyone to participate.
Our Saturday evening dinner was kicked off with a greeting from Headlite
Lape and then a “Drink Mixologist” showed our BOD Team how to mix
drinks! Shortly thereafter many of our Dimmed Headlites marched in
dancing and showing off some moves as they prepared to share some of our
90+ year history. The after glow party began immediately after dinner and
the new Barlites tried out some of the “Drink Mixologist’s” tricks!
CONTINUING IN TRADITION WE CLOSED OUT THE WEEKEND SUNDAY MORNING WITH A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN THE HEADLITE SUITE AND SAID OUR FAREWELLS…UNTIL NEXT TIME DEAR FRIENDS!
JUNE 2019 ILLUMINATORS MID-YEAR BOARD MEETING
• Dave Casarez
• Rita Cabot
• Dede Houston
• Thomas Huls
• Marla McIntosh
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JUNE 2018 ILLUMINATORS MID-YEAR BOARD MEETING (CONT.)
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$152,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2019The Illuminators Educational Foundation (IEF) is a non-
profit organization dedicated to service the grocery industry
through the California Grocers Association (CGA) and Western
Association of Food Chains (WAFC). In 2019, the Illuminators
Educational Foundation proudly awarded:
• 1 Torch Award Scholarship at $5,000
• 2 Scholarships Awarded for Graduate Level
• 35 Scholarships at $2,500 (20 Academic and 10 Adversity)
• 15 Scholarships at $1,000 for the WAFC Community College Program
• 3 Illuminator Donor Scholarships at $1,000
• $25,000 awarded to the WAFC Scholarship Program
• 12 Scholarships at $1,000 to the CGA
The IEF is proud to offer a high school senior, full time
college students (with one or more years of undergraduate
work remaining) or adults looking to return to college to
further their career within the food industry and graduate
scholarships available in 2020!
The program is endorsed by the following individuals
and organizations:
• Ron Fong President and Chairmen of CGA
• Carole Christianson COO, Western Association of Food Chains
RETAILERS THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRYSpecial Recognition to the Illuminator
Educational Foundation annual donors!
• 2017 Judy and Jim Van Gorkom
• 2016 Mickie and Mike Villanueva
• 2015 Carole and Paul Christianson
The IEF welcomes and appreciate donations that help make
the scholarship program possible. You can submit and online
donation at: IEFSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINEPlease go to the scholarship application brochure link for
further details on how to apply online at:
IEFSCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
ILLUMINATOR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARD
Treasurer
Willie Crocker Bimbo Bakeries USA
Secretary
Shelly Trickel Ventura Foods
President
Mickie-Sharp Villanueva The Performance Group
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2019-2020Officers & Board of Directors
Foundation Chair / President Mickie Sharp-Villanueva
Director Mary Crocker
Director Dave Grosse
Director Rick Stevenson
Director Gerry Marnien
Director Jim Van Gorkom
Advisors Vic Chiono, Bob Kelly
Secretary Shelly Trickel
Director Dave Dimond
Vice President / Treasurer Willie Crocker
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THE ILLUMINATORS’ SCHOLARSHIP
The Illuminators is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the
grocery industry through the California Grocers Association and Western
Association of Food Chains. The Illuminators are proud to offer a memorial
scholarship program to the most qualified and deserving high school
seniors and college students (with one or more years of undergraduate
work remaining) each year in the name of the founding officers of the
Illuminators organization. Two $2,500 scholarships for graduate degrees
will also be awarded.
Thirty seven scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded in
2020. Twenty Four scholarships will be based on scholarship and overall
school involvement and thirteen will be based on personal circumstances
and the student’s ability to overcome adversity. A minimum of fifteen
Community College awards at $1,000 each will also be given. In addition,
$25,000 is awarded annually to the WAFC and $12,000 to the CGA
for their disbursement.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
High School seniors, college students with one or more years of
undergraduate work remaining and an Adult returning to college to further
their career within the food industry are eligible. Students who work in a
food related industry, or are a direct relative of anyone who is associated
with a current membership of the Illuminators, California Grocers
Association or Western Association of Food Chains. Students must be
attending an institution that is accredited and is a two or four year college/
university in the United States. See website for graduate qualifications.
SCHOLARSHIPS TIMELINES?
Completed applications must be submitted in full no later than
February 24, 2020. Final selections will be announced by the Illuminator
Scholarship Committee no later than March 30, 2020. Once a recipient
has been selected and has enrolled in an accredited college or university,
the award will be deposited with the registrar of the college or university.
The funds will be applied against the recipient’s expenses for tuition, fees,
books, etc. The funds must be used within 12-month period from the
date announced.
ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Now You Can Apply Onlinehttps://aim.applyists.net
2020
$147,500
The IEF sponsors the Silent Auction at CGA and WAFC to
raise funds for the Scholarship Program
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ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2019 WINNERS
“I’M CURRENTLY A MEDICAL STUDENT AT GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON
DC, AND REALLY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF THE ILLUMINATORS SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP ME
CONTINUE MY TRAINING SO I CAN PROVIDE THE BEST CARE FOR MY PATIENTS IN THE FUTURE.”
~ Andrew Nelson
“I AM SO GRATEFUL AND BLESSED TO HAVE RECEIVED THIS SCHOLARSHIP FROM SUCH A
WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION. THIS MONEY WILL HELP ME FINANCIALLY AS I CONTINUE TO MY
EDUCATION AT THE HONORS COLLEGE AT POINT LOMA UNIVERSITY. I AM SO EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL AND
FURTHER MY LOVE OF EDUCATION.”
~ Break Burwell
“I WAS SO THRILLED WHEN I GOT THE CALL THAT I RECEIVED THE ILLUMINATOR SCHOLARSHIP.
THE ILLUMINATORS HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR MY DAD, FAMILY, AND I AM SO THANKFUL FOR
THEIR GENEROSITY. I AM HONORED TO RECEIVE THIS SCHOLARSHIP.”
~ Allison Siegel
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ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS
1998 Lisa Miller1998 Alisha Gess1999 James Davidson1999 Helena Lee1999 Stephanie E. Poston1999 Ian Robbins1999 Heather Stanfi eld1999 Angela Won2000 Sebastian Barnes2000 Stephanie Bundy2000 Vincent Byrd2000 Jaylan Jones2000 Jaime LeClercq2000 Julie Trommeter2001 Kimberly Agalsolff2001 Katherine Bloomquist2001 Matthew Becker2001 Sara Eagle2001 Jesse Schuchmann2001 Julie Trommeter2001 Carvey Cowgill2001 Erik Lystad2001 Andrew Smith2002 Stephen Bradford2002 Luke St. Clair2002 Jessica Duhé2002 Catherine Issas2002 Allison Jones2002 Matthew Kennedy2002 Tiffany Ly2002 Christopher Marasco2002 Michelle Ryndak2002 Myles Sumlin2003 Lindsey J. Willis2003 Derek Moulton2003 Frank Cohen2003 Patrick McMahon2003 Elizabeth Beckman2003 Jeffrey Cotton2003 Eric Byrd2003 Meredith Hathaway2003 Stephanie Gomez2003 Jackie Espinoza2003 Michael Leach2003 Richard Jones2004 Ashley Converse2004 Alejandro Valdaarana2004 Christine Greep2004 Samson Elsbernd2004 Cara Von Hofen2004 Brandon Newlin2004 Michael Byrd2004 Steven Browning2004 Brian Trommeter2004 Lindsey Willis2004 Katherine Gielissen2005 Kelli Boehringer2005 Jason Dreibelbis2005 Jennifer Goger2005 Christopher Heide2005 Mai Hoang2005 Nicole Olvera2005 Julie Pang2005 Paul Reynolds2005 Tivoli Shiosaki2005 Anthony Siderius2005 Alan Talbott2005 Angela Wu2006 Cecile Ardrey
2006 Kathryn Bailey2006 Angela Brown2006 Bryan Chong2006 Adrian Dokey2006 Megan Harding2006 Rachel Oyama2006 Julie Pang2007 Bryan Cong2007 Carissa Harding2007 Season Leyva2007 Celio Ruvalcaba2007 Allison Sayerstad2007 Katy Burwell2007 Katherine Guthrie2007 Laura Byrd2008 Christina Harrington2008 Derek Heywood2008 Julie Pang2008 Katrina Ause2008 Kyra Gee2008 Lauren Serpa2008 Victor Larios2008 Brock Tilletson2008 Allison Sayerstad2009 Katrina Ause2009 Blake Caldwell2009 Marco Flores2009 Fabrizio Mangand2009 Hattie Osborne2009 Victoria Pang2009 Keeley Tillotson2009 Lacey Winter2010 Steven Aldrich2010 Erica Gleason2010 Chelsie Green2010 Kevin Haug2010 Emily Lang2010 Kyle Micale2010 Andrew Serpa2010 Jacqueline Su2010 Joshua Teahen2010 Eric Wilkens2011 Stephen Aldrich2011 Brian Bucci2011 Brianna Burris2011 Eric Espinoza2011 Jacob Friedler2011 Erika Kamholz2011 So Won Kang2011 Maxim Markovic2011 Zachary Montoya2011 Daniel Trujillo2012 Andrew Serpa2012 Anthony Maiorano2012 Felix Huang2012 Maxim Markovic2012 Meg Diedrick2012 Elicia Yoffee2012 Kameron Shams2012 Anne Stachofsky2012 Eun Won Kang2012 Daniel Brizuela2012 Rebecca Green2013 Michael Aldrich2013 Michael DiDio2013 Katharine Henry2013 Andrew Nelson2013 Emilie Melvin 2013 Kyle Pollock
2013 Samuel Posts2013 Noelle Smits2013 Brittany Henry2013 Josiah Deveau2013 Anna Robinson2014 Edgar Jaramillo Rodriguez2014 Eric Li 2014 Rachael Smith2014 Sydnee Henry2014 Emily Moneymaker2014 Merna Abdelsayed2014 Meg Diedrick2015 Amber Shackelford2015 Kelsey Aijala2015 David Gonzalez2015 Jennifer Moreno2015 Klair Diedrick2015 Kelsi Walker2015 Jessica Gatten2015 Kaitlyn Merritt2015 Kylie Otis2015 Lauren McManus2015 Nicholas Manasewitsch2015 Scott Rebro II2015 Renee Taylor2016 Aimee Gundersen 2016 Alec Nation2016 Alex Pena2016 Anne Kunsman2016 Benjamin Edward Lucero2016 Brittany Bell2016 Cameron Haberman2016 Carolyn Keim2016 Christian Vargas2016 Courtney Palmer2016 David Gonzalez2016 Faris Omeragic2016 Freedom Hernandez2016 Garrett Higginbotham2016 Hollie Pennington2016 Jeffrey Baptista2016 JessicaGatten2016 MacKenzie Corder2016 Megan Sutton2016 Nicholas Manasewitsch2016 Renee Taylor2016 Samantha Meyers2016 Sean Uhle2016 Seth Duvall2016 Ted’Dryonna Moges2016 Thomas Nelson2016 Timothy Narasaki2016 Tyson Green2016 Victoria Vasquez2016 Wendy Bonilla2016 William Hicks2017 Alvin Yang2017 Ana Aguirre2017 Angela Aguirre2017 Anna Madruga2017 Audrey Fernandez2017 Ayden Emery2017 Brady Burwell2017 Carmelita Clark2017 Chris Lam2017 Christina Montgomery2017 Colby Simpson2017 Courtney Palmer
2017 Courtney Palmer2017 David Higginbotham2017 David Wilkins2017 Emily Bonilla2017 Erika Manasewitsch2017 Faris Omeragic2017 Hailey Cutler2017 Jaicee Kay Morrow2017 Kelsey Aijala2017 Mackenzie Scott2017 Marilyn Camancho2017 Matthew Gallegos2017 Meghan Taylor2017 Nicholas Mediati2017 Sophia Hill2017 Thomas Nelson2017 Trevor Johnston2017 Victoria Vasquez2018 Ana Acosta2018 Hanna Andrews2018 Peyton Baird2018 Denise Barroso2018 Lauren Blatter2018 Hale Blayne2018 Lauren Callella2018 Yaen Chen 2018 Nathaniel Curl 2018 Harmonni Darris2018 Shayna Davis2018 Caleb Deveau2018 Sidney Eskildsen2018 Kayla Fujimoto2018 Thomas Gregory2018 Tony Guerrero2018 Zachery Gutmueller2018 Volgash Hadian2018 Lindsay Harris2018 Jessica Hatfield2018 Gregory Hessler2018 Austin Hong2018 McKenna Howard2018 Katelyn Hurst2018 Cornwell Jonathan2018 Greg Jones2018 Benjamin Lam2018 Anderson Lam2018 Ginger Lash2018 Marissa Lopez2018 Bailey Loughnane2018 Adriana Macias2018 Erika Manasewitsch2018 Nicholas Manasewitsch2018 Megan McFadden2018 Amber Minter2018 Jason Misleh2018 Jaicee Kay Morrow2018 Ryan Mortensen2018 Thomas Nelson2018 Logan Neptune2018 Jacob Olaerts2018 Taylor Padilla2018 Kyle Petersen2018 Anne-Elyse Peterson2018 Michael Platt2018 Kaylee Preston2018 Roger San Luis2018 Maelani Saycocie2018 Mackenzie Scott 2018 Eileen Solis
2018 Luci Tomas2018 Allison Totzke2018 Sua Vargas Perez2018 Chad Villanueva2018 Mackenzie Vlcek2018 Robert Wampler2018 Annalise Weissenbuehler2018 Keighlene Welch2018 Imari Whalen2018 Hicks William2018 Brianna Wolfe2018 AnthonyWong2019 Mariela Ayala2019 Clara Buck2019 Breck Burwell2019 Elisabeth Bybee2019 Yaen Chen2019 Lisa Craig2019 Catherine Cranston2019 Helen Cristobal2019 Hailey Crow2019 Shayna Davis2019 Zackary Denney2019 Caleb Deveau2019 Monica Deyski2019 Samantha Dixon2019 Carlos Falcon Valencia2019 Crystal Farrand2019 Kaili Fisher2019 Rebecca Gibbon2019 Sara Gibson2019 Zachary Gutknecht2019 William Hicks2019 McKenna Howard2019 Anna Icenhower2019 Simran Kooner2019 Anderson Lam2019 Nicolas Levert2019 Adriana Macias2019 Erika Manasewitsch2019 Megan McFadden2019 Nicole Misner2019 Christian Molina2019 Thomas Nelson2019 Andrew Nelson2019 Logan Neptune2019 Melissa Orahulio2019 Mario Perez2019 Baily Platt-Garibay2019 Ixa Rodriguez2019 Carina Rodriguez2019 Cecilia Romero2019 Michelle Safransky2019 Hunter Savard2019 Lindsay Scholbrock2019 Allison Siegel2019 Jamie Stachofsky2019 Meghan Taylor2019 Katelyn Timmons2019 Matthew Tobeck2019 Dorothy Tung2019 Samantha Waring2019 Jessica Wells2019 Alvin Yang2019 Chloe Yoon
THE FOLLOWING ARE RECIPIENTS OF THIS PRESTIGIOUS HONOR:
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Rebecca Brantome
Matthew Gallegos
Justin Nguyen
Paramveer Brar
Jordan Jones
Regan Seeman
Dominic Davidson
Megan McFadden
Avalon Swanson
Samantha Dixon
THE ILLUMINATORS WISH TO CONGRATULATE OUR 2019 WINNERS!
The Illuminator Education Foundation currently
donates Twelve $1,000 scholarships to the CGA to be
awarded to deserving students through the California
Grocers Association Educational Foundation.
CGA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Thomas Nelson
Lynda Zarate
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INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES @ WAFC 2019
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INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES @ WAFC - 2019
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2019 WAFC PLANNING AND BOARD MEETING
EDUCATION
WAFC Initiated:
• USC Food Industry Management Program established 1958
• USC Food Industry Executive Program established 1974
• Community College “Retail Management Certificate Program” – established 2000
• FIM Graduate Program established 2019
WAFC Supported:
• Portland State University/Food Industry Leadership Center scholarships & “Pathways to the Future” grant – since 2007
LEADERSHIP
• WAFC Board of Directors – Executives representing the supermarket chains and wholesalers in the 14 Western States
• Education Donors – Individuals and companies that donate funds annually to support our education mission
• Convention Delegates – Participants and volunteers that make our annual “showcase” a uniquely productive and pleasant experience
To learn more about the WAFC, go to:
www.wafc.com
To learn more about how the WAFC
Retail Management Certificate Program can benefit
you and your organization, go to:
www.RetailManagementCertificate.com
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2019 WAFC PLANNING AND BOARD MEETING
20MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
WAFC PRE-CONVENTION RALLIES 2019
Illuminator Pre-convention rallies in Southern & Northern California, Arizona and the Pacific Northwest provide suppliers
to the opportunity to hear from key WAFC retailers regarding upcoming WAFC Convention activities and programs.
WAFC CONVENTION
Tuesday January 22, 2019
Southern CA
Castlewood Country Club
Featured Speaker:
Sarah Wehling Costco
Tuesday January 29, 2019
Pacific Northwest
Oregon Museum of Science
Featured Speaker:
Greg McNiff Albertsons
Wednesday February 6, 2019
Northern CA
Castlewood Country Club
Featured Speaker:
Trey Johnson Save Mart Co.
Wednesday February 12, 2019
Southwest
The Zelma Basha Salmeri
Gallery of Western American
& American Indian Art
Featured Speaker:
Trey Basha Bashas’ Family of Stores
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WAFC
WAFC CONVENTIONOffering unparalleled opportunities to build both
personal and professional relationships with key
western grocery retailers.
• Impactful business sessions
• Motivational, insightful and unforgettable general sessions & Speakers
• Opportunities for top to top business meetings
• All Delegate Food Court, Breakfast, and Lunch
• All delegate hospitality suites Sponsored by Vendors
• Dreyer’s Ice Cream socials
• Gala banquet with great entertainment
• More than a Business Convention, but fun for the Whole Family
• The Best Ever!
The Illuminators run 18 committees with more than 200
volunteers to ensure that all delegates get the most out of
their WAFC experience.
ATTENDING THE WAFC CONVENTION AS AN ACTIVE ILLUMINATOR IS GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
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WAFC
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WAFC
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WAFC
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WAFC
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WAFC
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
2019 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Our Second annual Diversity and Inclusion was a great
success! This year it was held at The Colony House in
Anaheim, CA. Over 150 registered guests attended our
educational luncheon about creating an Environment that
Values and Understands Generational Differences.
Our event guest speaker and moderator and keynote
speaker was Dr. Chip Espinoza, an author, speaker, coach
and educator. Our guest panelist’s were: Pat Posey, Vice
President of Non Perishables and Merchandising at Bristol
Farms, Matt Reeve, Group Vice President of Sales and
Merchandising at Smart & Final and Jiaojiao Shen, Public
Relations and Social Media at Hallmark.
Dr. Chip kicked off the event with an engaging and
humorous discussion about generational differences
in the workplace. He shared personal and professional
stories that captured the audience’s attention
immediately. He then went on to moderate an in depth
discussion with our guest panelists about generational
differences in the workplace. A few minutes into the
discussionsit turned into the Pat and Matt Show featuring
Dr. Chip and Jiajiao!
All those in attendance can attest that this event was one
of a kind and we look forward to more of it’s kind in the
near future.
We are excited about the upcoming event in Boise Idaho
on October 22, 2019. Dr. Chip will be joined by panelists:
Jonathan Mayes, Senior Vice President of External Affairs
& Chief Diversity Officer, Albertsons Companies; Bobbye
Sweat, Diversity & Inclusion Director at Hallmark; Kristie
Ferriell-Beck, Vice President Human Resources, Idahoan
Foods and Theresa Whitney, Vice President of the Inter
Mountain Division.
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CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE
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 800 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.
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CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE
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CGA STRATEGIC CONFERENCE
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NEW ILLUMINATORS MEMBERS
THE ILLUMINATORS organization is as great as it’s members. Understanding we are here to serve each other, the Western
Association of Food Chains (WAFC) , the California Grocers Association (CGA), and the Illuminator Educational Foundation
(IEF) is key to our continued growth and success. Our heritage and core values provide us with tremendous strength. Our
vision and passion for the future brings energy and excitement. THE ILLUMINATORS has been a thriving organization for
the over 90 years. We encourage you to maximize your membership by fully engaging every annual conference, rally and
network event available to you.
You will realize the full benefit of your membership by building relationships within the organization. The path to building these
relationships is volunteering for one of our 25 different committees we operate throughout the year. Your active involvement
can lead you into a leadership role in which you can manage several committees and eventually become eligible to join the
Constellation of Hilites (our Board of Directors). Hilites serve a three-year term and are the key to shaping the direction of our
Organization.
THE ILLUMINATORS are focused on creating new ways to connect, engage, and develop future leaders in our Industry. We
know the next decade will bring significant changes in our labor force and industry. It is incumbent upon our membership to
make sure THE ILLUMINATORS are staying relevant and in front of these changes. By doing so, we will create even greater
value for future members and our retail partners.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND HOPE FOR A PROSPEROUS YEAR AHEAD!
ILLUMINATOR OFFICER TEAM
CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING AN ILLUMINATOR MEMBER! WE ARE VERY EXCITED THAT YOU HAVE JOINED OUR ILLUMINATOR FAMILY.
NAME COMPANYAmeri Karim Recycling Innovations
Artukovic Mike F. Gavina & Sons, Inc.
Barnet Dominique Catalina
Baum Kristin Kings Hawaiian
Baxter John Phillips Foods
Bean Marty PepsiCo Beverages North America
Beijer Scott Quaker
Bierman Julie Edward Marc Brands
Boggeri Mike Boggeri Sales & Marketing
Borges Erica Cardlytics
Botana Linda Retired WAFC Coordinator
Burgin Robin Chosen Foods
Cleveland Dave Impact Group
Coco Sal SMC Zero Waste
Colburn Lois Gavina
Cooper Heather Kite Hill
Crane Brian Monster Energy Company
Cybulski Walter Krispy Kreme
Dodge David Flowers Foods
Doughty Steve Young’s gs Market Company
Dvorsky Radoslav HB SPIRITS
Esguerra Kelly FIFCO USA
Finck Chris Dean Foods
Franko Dwayne Catalina
Fraser Colin Post Consumer Brands
Gagel Jessica Organic Girl, LLC
Gallego Fabian Azumex Sugar
Garcia Richard CHEP
Ghukasyan Amalia Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Latvia
Gilmore James Alkaline88, LLC
Gray Stuart Stratus Wine & Spirits, LLC
Hanke Dave Flowers Foods
Harder Tony Scandit
Harms Kathy F Gavina & Sons
Hernandez Cesar Vilore Foods
Hinz Matthew
Hoime Tim Collin Street Bakery
Holcomb Dawna Advantage Solutions
Jarvis Terry SMC Zero Waste
Jobes Michael Roplast Industries
Karas Alexa Anheuser Busch
Lee Dave Collin Street Bakery
2019 NEW MEMBERS & OFFICERS
Advisory Officer
Lorraine & Paul Kamholz
Advisory Officer
Andrea & Dave Dimond
Advisory Officer
Jessica & Mark Olejnik
Advisory Officer
Judy & Jim Van Gorkom
Tailite
Dave & Andrea Dimond
Sidelite
Stephanie & Juan Trillas
Headlite
Doug & Tracy Lape
Spotlite
Anabell & Joe Perez
NAME COMPANYLewis Christine Alliance Sales & Marketing
Mastro Laura Mastro and Associates
McAbee Brendon Bimbo Bakeries
McMillian Shawn Advantage Solutions
McNaughton Richard Columbia Distributing
McNutt Thomas Collin Street Bakery
Miller Aaron Earth Friendly Products
Moneim Omar Pepsi Co
Morrison Marshall Coca Cola
Mur Chris Alliance Sales & Marketing
Nordlund Jeremy Pepsi Co.
Nyhammer Bruce Sioux Honey Association
Osterman Tom conSup North America
Payne Stephanie GOJO Industries
Perrier Sylvain Mercatus
Philips Michael RMG Resource Management Group
Pontius Tim Hidden Villa Ranch
Quinn Samantha 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Ross Brent NuCal Foods, Inc.
Ryser Joe Catalina
Schott Nick Dean Foods
Schottleutner Morgan King's Hawaiian
Severns Jeff Pepsi Beverages Co.
Soghomonian Armen
Solomon David Mountain Waffle Co.
Spencer Dave F. Gavina & Sons, Inc.
Stack Richard Comcash Inc.
Starr Zachary Roplast
Steinbeck Fred Florida Natural
Taylor-Bennet Timme Coca-Cola
Thatcher Connie Advantage Solutions
Vaughn Michael City of Hope
Victor Stu Advantage Solutions
Vijay Priyanka Coca Cola
Warnick Russell Pepsi Co.
Watt Doug Valassis Digital
Webb Jason Snack it Forward
White John Dean Foods: Pacific Coast Group
Woolsey Ron Advantage Solutions
Yeck Tyson Pacific Seafood
Yigit Isiker Safe Food Corporation
Zuno Sal Pepsi Co.
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Walter J. Malmberg 1928-30
Dumont M. Hirsch 1931
Robert B. Nusser 1932
R. H. Cantley 1933
W. J. Lacey 1934
Warner M. O’Brien 1935
Jean N. Bistline 1936
Dave L. Taub 1937
Gordon Griswold 1938
P. J. Daniels 1939
Thomas W. Cutting 1940
Oliver E. Seegelken 1941
Milton A. Kottinger 1942
Roy Heinz 1943
T. H. Eggers 1944
C. C. Nigg 1945
John W. Geiger 1946
Lyman C. Dunbar 1947
Julius O. Dohrmann 1948
Willliam B. Massie 1949
Harold P. Nachtrieb 1950
Paul McKinney 1951
Larry Moore 1952
Les Irvin 1953
F. C. Hasemann 1954
James H. Carothers 1955
Claude W. Gerdes 1956
Charles F. Fuller 1957
C. Harry Bleich 1958
Ivan Nielson 1959
Ren Ostrom 1960
A. Dossett 1961
E. G. Miller 1962
Fred Heaton 1963
H. E. Michels 1964
Ray Kidd 1965
Charlton Johnson 1966
Spencer Redfield 1967
Ray Keefer 1968
J. E. (Woody) Ginn 1969
Robert Butterfield 1970
Robert McNeil 1971
Ernest P. Snortum 1972
James P. Curry 1973
George Kinst 1974
David J. Ford 1975
Robert F. Bernhard 1976
Robert F. Bernhard 1977
Robert L. Hildebrand 1978
Glen L. Warren 1979
Robert W. Zinn 1980
Richard D. Foster 1981
Fred B. Watson 1982
Robert Kunz 1983
N. Duane Stauffer 1984
Frank Boyd 1985
Burl L. Bahl 1986
Robert L. Barto 1987
Ben Green 1988
Bill Webb 1989
Fred Anderson 1990
Frank Meckler 1991
Hal Adams 1992
Al Curran 1993
Dave Smith 1994
Arnie Gamboa 1995
Art Portugal 1996
Vern Robertson 1997
Carole Christianson 1998
Jerry Zybach 1999
Bob Wilson 2000
Jack A. Menashe 2001
Gerry Compas 2002
Lee Merritts 2003
Doug Detherage 2004
Charles Zimmerman 2005
Paul Christianson 2006
Bob Kelly 2007
Vic Chiono 2008
Chuck Elste 2009
Mickie Sharp-Villanueva 2010
Bruce Wyatt 2011
Richie Vail 2012
Jim Van Gorkom 2013
Ed Hepler 2014
Willie Crocker 2015
Jim French 2016
Dave Dimond 2017
Mark Olejnik 2018
Paul Kamholz 2019
• Janet Brown
• Peter Larkin
• Ed & Sylvia Hill
DIMMED HEADLITES
HONORARY ILLUMINATORS
THE CHANCE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SOMEONE’S LIFE, EVEN IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW THEM, WOULD YOU?
If you’re reading this, your company already
recognizes that you’re good at your job. If you’ve
recently signed up, have been a member but
haven’t fully immersed yourself or are thinking
about becoming an Illuminator, I can tell you that
becoming an Illuminator changes lives. During my
term as Headlite we worked hard to communicate
rules for scholarship eligibility and, in the end, we had
more completed applications and awarded more
scholarship money than ever!
Other lives that were changed include my wife
Lorraine, our three daughters, and mine. The genuine
friendships formed with both “customers” and other
“vendors” will last a lifetime. I encourage you to give
it a shot; it will open doors, add to your success and,
most importantly, solidify these bonds that will last
forever.
Seems like there is a lot of value for that $350 in
membership dues, doesn’t it?
The Illuminators have been “Spreading the Lite of
Good Fellowship” for more than 90 years. Sign up,
get involved and come join us for fun, philanthropy
and success.
LIFETIME MEMBERS
Paul KamholzSchoeller Allibert USA
Dimmed Headlite 2019
CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING AN ILLUMINATOR MEMBER! WE ARE VERY EXCITED THAT YOU HAVE JOINED OUR ILLUMINATOR FAMILY.
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Earle D. Baker
C. K. Bell
John B. Beresford
Peter M. Boyle
A. R. Bradford
W. M. Breen
F. K. Brown
R. H. Cantley
Charles C. Cass
Edwin A. Chadil
E. H. Cooper
J. Cossich
F. A. Croke
Thomas W. Cutting
Nathan Dan Danziger
Julius O. Dohrmann
Ted Eggers
E. C. Fleischmann
E. H. Foote
I. A. Ford
W. A. Glascock
O. L. Griffi n
Grodeon W. Griswold
Herman J. Guehring
George T. Hansen
Joseph A. Henry
W. C. Hinrichs
Dumont M. Hirsh
Thos. S. Jacobsen
W. J. Lacey
B. E. Law
A. M. Lewis
Walker J. Malberg
J. D. Marshall
A. N. Martin
C. R. Martin
James H. McDonough
John H. Meyer
George W. Morrow
H. P. Nachtrieb
Robert B. Nusser
Warner M. O’Brien
Neal P. Olsen
I. A. Petersen
W. T. Pidwell
J. F. Quirk
Herman R. Reynolds
W. L. Reynolds
H. G. Stibbs
Phil J. Swearingen
John Tiedemann
F. V. Twist
December 1980, left to right: Carl Jacobson, Ed Ebke, Vern Robertson,
Walter Malmberg (1st Illuminator Headlite, 1928), Bob Marshmon
CHARTER MEMBERS - ILLUMINATORS SINCE 1928
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HONORLITES
This distinguished Honorlite Award is the highest Award given
to an Illuminator member who has not served as an Officer
of the Organization. Each Honorlite was dedicated to
“Spreading the Lite of Good Fellowship”.
They went beyond the call of duty and served with passion.
Our Organization’s strength and longevity is due to our
Past and Future Honorlites.
THE ILLUMINATORS HONOR AND THANK OUR HONORLITES FOR THEIR
CONTRIBUTIONS AND AS A MODEL FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERSHIP
2019 TED EGGER’S HONORLITE AWARD WAS PRESENTED
TO DAVE GROSSE
PAST HONORLITES
2001 Ken Frankish
2002 Arline Mello
2003 Dick Skoog
2004 Gordon Prairie
2006 Robert Paul
2007 Larry Taylor
2008 Harry Little
2009 Ron Sebasto
2010 Patsy Flanigan
2011 Mike Sencer
2012 Orv Harpole
2014 Bill Duff
2015 Shelly Trickel
2016 Cheryl Kennick
2017 Gary Pogue
2017 Gerry Marnien
2019 Dave Grosse
PAST HONORLITES
1986 Dick Lindgren Jr.
1987 Buzz Odney
1988 John Lundigan
1988 Jo Ann Benci
1989 Chuck Adams
1989 George Saljian
1990 John Vander Giessen
1990 Marty Maitino
1991 Ed Ebke
1992 Joe DeGruccio
1993 C. Clem Teeters,
1994 Norm Allumbaugh
1995 John Shehtanian
1997 Tom Bezick
1998 Phil Brager
1999 Jim Clark
2000 Jerry Whitmore
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LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Abarca Monica Post Consumer Brands (562) 544-7717 [email protected]
Adams Hal 714-801-7704 (951) 672-0290 [email protected]
Adlman Jeffrey M George Chiala Farms, Inc. (415) 479-0211 [email protected]
Ajemian Michael Barilla America, Inc (714) 457-4482 (847) 597-6672 [email protected]
Alarcon Juan Storck USA (909) 912-4720 (312) 288-5399 [email protected]
Albaugh RobertTony Chachere Creole Foods
(949) 254-3371 (951) 603-0439 [email protected]
Alden Jon Jelly Belly Candy Co. (707) 689-4550 (707) 428-2800 [email protected]
Algin Anu Manzana Products Co. (707) 484-4471 [email protected]
Alvarez Dave Milo's Tea Company (678) 428-3033 [email protected]
Ameri Karim Recycling Innovations [email protected]
Ameri Nadia The Flower Apothecary (818) 422-9942 [email protected]
Aquilina Michael Crossmark Sales & Mrkt'g [email protected]
Arrington Mark Post Consumer Brands (612) 309-8250 (952) 322-8356 [email protected]
Artukovic Mike F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. (323) 532-6638 [email protected]
Barnet Dominique Catalina (714) 931-0478 [email protected]
Barrett Alexis Jack Links (208) 860-9095 [email protected]
Baum Clayton Sales Advocate Group (949) 293-8431 [email protected]
Baum Kristin Kings Hawaiian (714) 323-1381 [email protected]
Baxter John Phillips Foods (973) 567-5637 [email protected]
Bean MartyPepsiCo Beverages North America
949-923-8296 [email protected]
Beijer Scott Quaker (916) 425-5172 [email protected]
Belcastro Dennis J. Kimberly Clark NA (920) 279-3232 (920) 721-4067 [email protected]
Beneventi Tony Coca-Cola North America (949) 735-1657 (949) 250-7932 [email protected]
Benjamin Herbert Niagara Bottling LLC 909-226-3795 [email protected]
Bezick Thomas N. (714) 388-8819 [email protected]
Bierman Julie Edward Marc Brands (412)439-2358 [email protected]
Billings Ed Tropical Preserving Co. (323) 445-1814 (213) 748-5108 [email protected]
Boggeri Mike Boggeri Sales & Marketing (415) 260-3572 [email protected]
Borchard Ron Dean Foods (469) 265 6914 (925) 583-5005 [email protected]
Borges Erica Cardlytics (206) 437-7521 [email protected]
Botana Linda Retired WAFC Coordinator (626) 215-5941 [email protected]
Boyer Penny Catalina [email protected]
Brindle Rick Mondelez Int'l (804) 790-0306 [email protected]
Brooks CharlesRebuild Paradise Foundation
(530) 532-9500 [email protected]
Brown Lori Post Consumer Brands (952) 200-1705 [email protected]
Brucato Robert Monster Energy Co. (951) 317-0724 [email protected]
Burgin Robin Chosen Foods 9949) 322-8870 [email protected]
Burwell Kory Royal Ridge Fruits (949) 436-4362 [email protected]
Cabot Jason Premiere Design Studios (626) 533-6374 (626) 533-6374 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Cabot Rita Norco Ranch (951) 675-5568 (951) 703-4202 [email protected]
Caggiano Mona Diageo (714) 313-0676 [email protected]
Casarez Dave Peco Pallet Inc (914) 960-0292 [email protected]
Cashen Bob Cacique Inc. (626) 261-2399 (626) 937-4311 [email protected]
Chiono Victor Coca-Cola Refreshments (949) 250-7920 [email protected]
Christianson CaroleWestern Assoc of Food Chains
(562) 497-1012 [email protected]
Christianson Paul Christianson West (562) 595-3628 (562) 595-3628 [email protected]
Christie Corey Organic Girl (254) 848-9601 [email protected]
Clark, Jr. James A. (760) 934-4798 [email protected]
Cleveland Dave Impact Group (503) 706-4974 [email protected]
Coco Sal SMC Zero Waste (951) 788-6042 [email protected]
Cohen Timothy Eggs Unlimited (714) 504-7580 [email protected]
Colburn Lois Gavina (925) 525-6911 [email protected]
Compas Gerry (210) 592-8661 [email protected]
Cooper Heather Kite Hill (973) 714-9383 [email protected]
Corbin Victoria Olive Crest Treatment Cntr (949) 412-5040 (657) 622-4095 [email protected]
Costello Phil the Performance Group (209) 765-0591 (925) 905-7369 [email protected]
Cox Kory Talking Rain Beverage Co. (951) 757-3602 [email protected]
Crane Brian Monster Energy Company (909) 306-9309 [email protected]
Crocker MaryAlta Dena Certified Dairy, LLC
(626) 485-1309 (626) 923-3094 [email protected]
Crocker Willie Bimbo Bakeries USA (714) 319-0517 [email protected]
Curran Al [email protected]
Cybulski Walter Krispy Kreme (949) 235-1888 (949) 643-5777 [email protected]
D'Aquino Renna
PatriciaD'Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.
(626) 422-9229 [email protected]
Dana TerryAlta Dena Certified Dairy, LLC
(626) 923-3239 [email protected]
DeLuca HeatherNational Entertainment Network
(818) 296-7117 [email protected]
Denisac ChrisOil-Dri Corporation of America
(310) 560-5568 (480) 522-8210 [email protected]
Detherage Doug [email protected]
Deuschle MarkNavajo Manufacturing Co., Inc.
(303) 748-2387 (800) 525-5097 [email protected]
Dilley AnthonyWestern Service Merchandisers Inc.
(909) 996-7707 (562) 864-0800 [email protected]
Dimond Andrea Nestle (949) 363-3106 (949) 363-3106 [email protected]
Dimond Dave Milton's Baking Co. (949) 303-3399 (858) 350-9696 [email protected]
Dodge David Flowers Foods (704) 798-5102 [email protected]
Dossey Alan Faribault Foods (714) 822-9452 [email protected]
38MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Doughty Steve Young’s gs Market Company (714) 307-4454 [email protected]
Duff Bill C&H Sugar - ASR Group (707) 346-0485 [email protected]
Dvorsky Radoslav HB SPIRITS (949) 877-2288 [email protected]
Elste Charles Retired - NuCal Foods (209) 652-5500 (209) 652-5500 [email protected]
Elwer Steve Amplify Snack Brands (208) 861-4020 [email protected]
Esguerra Kelly FIFCO USA (412) 552-8720 [email protected]
Finck Chris Dean Foods (214) 303-3524 [email protected]
Flamm Jay Talking Rain Beverage Co. [email protected]
Fleischer DavidThe promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
(201) 749-0479(201) 784-5800 X6271
Forehand Chuck Daisy Brand (925) 548-7116 [email protected]
Foster Erik Coca-Cola North America (909) 384-2574 (909) 384-2574 [email protected]
Frankish Ken Frankish Enterprises LLC (303) 674-7029 [email protected]
Franko Dwayne Catalina (406) 925-1808 [email protected]
Fraser Colin Post Consumer Brands (952) 836-4678 [email protected]
French James Co-Sales Northern California (925) 984-1777 [email protected]
Frisina Paul Farmer John Meats (213) 713-5447 (323) 583-4621x176 [email protected]
Gagel Jessica Organic Girl, LLC (310) 429-1983 [email protected]
Gallego Fabian Azumex Sugar (858) 947-8486 [email protected]
Gamboa Arnie Marketline Connections (714) 936-0770 (714) 281-7156 [email protected]
Garabaldi Vincent Torani (916) 761-0698 [email protected]
Garcia Richard CHEP (626) 392-3505 [email protected]
Ghukasyan AmaliaChamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Latvia
(818) 633-4909 [email protected]
Gillett Craig Coca-Cola North America (208) 724-1144 (208) 853-2922 [email protected]
Gilmore James Alkaline88, LLC (480) 450-9517 [email protected]
Gray Stuart Stratus Wine & Spirits, LLC (714) 305-2425 [email protected]
GreenHarmon 'Ben'
Brazilian Pet Products (650) 592-6927 [email protected]
Grosse Dave the Performance Group (562) 293-1380 [email protected]
Gutierrez Bazilla City of Hope 626-372-2520 [email protected]
Haddy Roger McKee Foods Corporation (815) 483-6412 [email protected]
Hagedorn Don Golden Valley Natural (253) [email protected]
Hall Chris Talking Rain Beverage Co. [email protected]
Hamilton/Clark
Jennifer Talking Rain Beverage Co. (503) 367-9065 [email protected]
Hammer Brian TCC Global (214) 207-8910 [email protected]
Hanke Dave Flowers Foods 480-435-5312 [email protected]
Hannon James Monster Energy (949) 374-1091 [email protected]
Harder Tony Scandit (206) 200-1477 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
39 ILLUMINATORS
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Harlan Craig Earth Friendly Products (714) 330-4176 [email protected]
Harms Kathy F Gavina & Sons (303) 570-6756 [email protected]
Harpole Orv Harpole Consulting (714) 335-6458 (714) 485-2436 [email protected]
Harrington BillHS&R Sales & Marketing Solutions
(925) 321-0622 [email protected]
Harthill Michelle Harthill Marketing (314) 276-9175 [email protected]
Haskins Geoff IMS (925) 487-1304 925-487-1304 [email protected]
Hepler Ed Bonnie’s Jams 209-814-2871 [email protected]
Hernandez Cesar Vilore Foods (562) 221-7397 [email protected]
Herpich Chris Valassis Digital (925) 787-0514 [email protected]
Hinz Matthew (562) 273-6350 [email protected]
Hoime Tim Collin Street Bakery(952) 913-5432 4454
Holcomb Dawna Advantage Solutions (408) [email protected]
Hooser Allen TCC Global (972) 814-1322 [email protected]
Horne Pete SunWest Sales (714) 713-0369 (714) 368-9808 [email protected]
Hoskins Charles Milo's Tea Company (407) 963-1816 [email protected]
Houston Dede Myxx (919) 592-6203 [email protected]
Huls Thomas Chosen Foods (619) 874-1049 (909) 605-0175 [email protected]
Hutcheson Bryan Bumble Bee Seafoods (949) 636-6672 [email protected]
Iglesias Tirso Cacique Inc. [email protected]
Jacobo Patrick Pre Brands, LLC (310) 310-0689 [email protected]
Jarvis Terry SMC Zero Waste (951) 788-6042 [email protected]
Jay Joshua Clif Bar & Co. (602) 329-2543 (623) 556-2765 [email protected]
Jobes Michael Roplast Industries
Johannes Jake Earth Friendly Products (714) 273-4301 [email protected]
Kamholz Paul Schoeller Allibert USA (949) 304-4697 [email protected]
Karas Alexa Anheuser Busch (847) 804-1104 [email protected]
Kelly, Jr. Robert J. Hidden Villa Ranch (714) 680-3447 x228 [email protected]
Kemnitz Randal S. Hormel Foods (949) 678-4619 (949) 753-5301 [email protected]
Kennick Cheryl City of Hope (626) 218-6285 (626) 382-8344 [email protected]
Kilcher Kyle Hidden Villa Ranch (714) 309-8401 (800) 326-3220 [email protected]
King Andrew Premier Nutrition Corp (530) 320-4098 [email protected]
Klein MarkReady Pac - Bonduelle Fresh Americas
(925) 518-5579 [email protected]
Konrad Karl Impact Group (510) 999-0250 (925) 973-6180 [email protected]
Konya Ken Tree Top, Inc. (831) 601-6066 [email protected]
Kunsman Kent C&H Sugar - ASR Group (925) 270-5952 (510) 787-4416 [email protected]
Kunz Robert (818) 620-8434 (818) 716-1774 [email protected] (Not valid)
Lansing Lori Co-Sales Northwest (503) 544-4674 (503) 924-4446 [email protected]
Lape TracyPete and Gerry's Organic Eggs
(209) 597-9456 (209) 254-2205 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
40MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Lapp Adam Talking Rain Beverage Co. (503) 320-8368 [email protected]
Lee Dave Collin Street Bakery (903) 229-2579 [email protected]
Legleiter Scott Hallmark (210) 364-1512 [email protected]
Lemmon Jeff Organic Girl (831) 596-9602 (831) 758-5240 [email protected]
Levenson Zack Golden West Food Group (626) 253-5822 (323) 581-3663 [email protected]
Lewis Sean Mizkan America (818) 822-7305 [email protected]
Llerena Loren Vestcom (805) 252-9260 [email protected]
Lofgren Gary Del Real Foods (909) 287-6057 [email protected]
Lombardi Kathleen Impact Group (510) 921-4648 (925) 973-6113 [email protected]
Lombardo Tim Alliance Sales & Marketing (909) 210-4408 (704) 752-1919 [email protected]
Ly Mark Sugar Bowl Bakery (415) 850-0404 (415) 850-0404 [email protected]
Mains Sheila Brownie Brittle, LLC (954) 415-1018 [email protected]
Maldonado Jr. Omar Keurig Dr. Pepper (310) 498-5612 [email protected]
Marlen Albert Genesis Marketing LLC (626) 733-6993 (425) 222-4900 [email protected]
Marnien Gerry Precision Refurbishing (909) 247-4360 (909) 247-4360 [email protected]
Mastro Laura Mastro and Associates (949) 244-9894 [email protected]
Mastropaolo John Chobani (732) 325-7659 (949) 242-6411 [email protected]
Matthews Stefan Advantage Solutions (510) [email protected]
McAbee Brendon Bimbo Bakeries (714) 253-6865 [email protected]
McIntosh Marla The J.M. Smucker Company (209) 639-5816 [email protected]
McKay Amy Worldpay US Inc. (951) 373-9540 [email protected]
McKinnon Jeff Organic Girl [email protected]
McLean Mark Crossmark Sales & Mrkt'g (925) 895-6282 [email protected]
McMillian Shawn Advantage [email protected]
McNaughton Richard Columbia Distributing (206) 898-5163 [email protected]
McNutt Thomas Collin Street Bakery (214) 663-1561 [email protected]
McVay Kristina JM Smucker (415) 706-4075 [email protected]
Meckler Frank (209) 206-0136 [email protected]
Mediati Mario Clorox Co. (480) 671-8885 (510) 271-7715 [email protected]
Menashe Jack A. (760) [email protected] (Not Valid)
Mendonca Lisa Command Packaging (530) 521-1102 [email protected]
Merritts Lee Encore Associates (925) 351-7693 [email protected]
Michels Herbert (510) 655-9630
Miller Aaron Earth Friendly Products (714) 402-1172 [email protected]
Moneim Omar Pepsi Co (914) 255-4478 [email protected]
Morales Marcella Torani (415) 519-1415 [email protected]
Morrison Marshall Coca Cola (503) 709-9634 [email protected]
Mur Chris Alliance Sales & Marketing (310)779-6921 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
41 ILLUMINATORS
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Nagle Bruce RW3 Technologies, Inc. (925) 984-3009 [email protected]
Nakken Taylor Social Sampling, Inc. (562) 665-2846 [email protected]
Nichols Richard (415) 317-6612 [email protected]
Nonn Larry Odwalla Inc (925) 519-2225 (925) 830-6604 [email protected]
Nordlund Jeremy Pepsi Co. (559) 800-3947 [email protected]
Nyhammer Bruce Sioux Honey Association (510) 909-3206 [email protected]
Olejnik Mark C&H Sugar - ASR Group (925) 519-3685 (510) 787-4247 [email protected]
Olsen Graeme Faribault Foods (714) 865-1984 [email protected]
Osterman Tom conSup North America (602) 723-7808 [email protected]
Palomares Jehan NuCal Foods, Inc. (209) 505-6766 [email protected]
Paul RobertNavigator Sales and Marketing
(714) 292-7892 (714) 292-7892 [email protected]
Payne Stephanie GOJO Industries (716) 807-7105 [email protected]
Pellington John Earth Friendly Products (704) 401-9785 [email protected]
Pemberton KirkCMS Retail Merchandising Solutions
(951) 595-9060 [email protected]
Perez JoeResource Management Group
(951) 818-1146 (619) 695-6238 [email protected]
Perrier Sylvain Mercatus (647) 896-4947 [email protected]
Perry Ben Manzana Products Co. 707-217-1373 [email protected]
Philips MichaelRMG Resource Management Group
(858) 735-0083 [email protected]
Pierce SubrianaNavigator Sales and Marketing
(469) 337-9541 [email protected]
Pierson Jerry Jelly Belly Candy Co. (707) 386-5927 (707) 399-2715 [email protected]
Pogue Gary Svenhards Swedish Bakery (925) 640-9070 (925) 640-9070 [email protected]
Pontius Tim Hidden Villa Ranch (714) 853-2570 [email protected]
Potthoff Mike Anheuser Busch (314) 577-3287 [email protected]
Powers Jessica City of Hope (415) 718-1002 [email protected]
Prairie Gordie Hidden Villa Ranch (208) 420-3472 (208) 324-3879 [email protected]
Quinn Samantha 2 Towns Ciderhouse (303) 945-9601 [email protected]
Reeves Bob Shelby Publishing Co., Inc. (714) 310-6299 (678) 928-5495 [email protected]
Renna FabrizioD'Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.
(626) 359-1988 [email protected]
Reynolds Craig McCormick & Company, Inc. (480) 262-0166 (480) 948-2817 [email protected]
Riebli Monica City of Hope (415) 300-5641 [email protected]
Robertson Vern Win Consulting (916) 933-1950 [email protected]
Robinson Tricia Snyder's-Lance (310)883-5614 [email protected]
Robinson Wendy Mission Foods (714) 390-1121 [email protected]
Roeper Glen Popcornopolis (562) 656-7220 (909) 599-9999 [email protected]
Ross Brent NuCal Foods, Inc. (209) 253-6454 [email protected]
Rubalcava Al CHEP USA (619) 954-1932 (619) 954-1932 [email protected]
Ryser Joe Catalina (513) 965-1818 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
42MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Salo Rebecca Talking Rain Beverage Co. (760) 419-2115 [email protected]
Sanders Perry Smithfield Foods (805) 861-8712 [email protected]
Sawchuk Dan Chobani (904) 894-7001 [email protected]
Schott Nick Dean Foods (909) 270-9136 [email protected]
Schottleutner Morgan King's Hawaiian (720) [email protected]
Sebasto Ron BevWestco (925) 787-5705 (951) 277-9424 [email protected]
Seel Will Freight Handlers, Inc. (FHI) (919) 805-4951 (919) 552-3157 x357 [email protected]
Sencer Michael Hidden Villa Ranch (714) 801-2607(714) 680-3447x2250
Severns Jeff Pepsi Beverages Co. 909-841-7071 [email protected]
Shamy David DFS Gourmet Specialties (801) 949-9040 [email protected]
Shamy Kevin DFS Gourmet Specialties (801) 244-9314 [email protected]
Sheldon Greg Anheuser-Busch (713) 553-1138 [email protected]
Siegel Greg Idahoan Foods, LLC (303) 941-0190 (303) 432-8823 [email protected]
Silverman Scott KeHE (415) 260-3310 [email protected]
Skoog Dick Cascade Coffee Inc. (206) 399-8791 (425) [email protected] valid
Slabaugh Eric NuCal Foods, Inc. (209) 996-9931 (209) 254-2218 [email protected]
Smith Dave (925) 820-8215 [email protected] valid
Snortum Ernest (831) 624-6018
Soghomonian Armen (818) 571-6752 [email protected]
Solomon David Mountain Waffle Co. (610) 864-4428 [email protected]
Spencer Dave F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. (303) 710-2133 [email protected]
Spiller Dennis Jelly Belly Candy Co. (707) 422-3254 (707) 399-2332 [email protected]
Springfield Curtis Tillamook Country Smoker (925) 285-3967 [email protected]
Stack Richard Comcash Inc. (949) 254-6939 [email protected]
Staehle Randy Organic Girl (831) 206-0287 (831) 758-5413 [email protected]
Stahl Leslia TCC Global (214) 533-3430 [email protected]
Stall John Navajo Inc. (949) 282-9695 (303) 292-3090 [email protected]
StamperThomas "Mike"
Nestlé USA (909) 595-0677 [email protected]
Starr Zachary Roplast (800) 767-5278 [email protected]
Steinbeck Fred Florida Natural (714) 900-0047 [email protected]
StevensonCharles 'Rick'
Torani (909) 275-5274 [email protected]
Sullivan MikeSun Maid Growers of California
(303) 319-8256 (559) 897-6171 [email protected]
Tagge Rhonda Olive Crest Treatment Cntr (714) 488-7094 (714) 543-5437 [email protected]
Tallia Ron Earth Friendly Products (510) 517-2180 [email protected]
Taylor Larry Bimbo Bakeries USA (760) 289-8809 [email protected]
Taylor-Bennet Timme Coca-Cola (925) 856-7577 [email protected]
Teeter Shawn CPG Solutions Inc. (925)209-4136 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
43 ILLUMINATORS
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Teeters, Jr. Clem Teeters & Associates (925) 830-9271 [email protected]
Testa Jeff EcoLab (612) 414-2462 [email protected]
Thatcher Connie Advantage Solutions (951) [email protected]
Timmons TomCMS Retail Merchandising Solutions
(951) 595-9060 [email protected]
Tomlinson Michael KeyMe (530) 417-6453 [email protected]
Trickel Shelly Ventura Foods (626) 484-2860 (714) 257-3937 [email protected]
Trillas Juan Bimbo Bakeries USA (916) 838-1838 (916) 561-2410x1202 [email protected]
Trillas Stephanie Trillas Enterprises (209) 329-9871 [email protected]
Tuoto Tony Co-Sales Northern California (925) 200-7115 (925) 973-6107 [email protected]
Vail RichardRetired (Bimbo Bakeries USA)
(303) 241-1616 (425) 415-6745 [email protected]
Van Gorkom Jim NuCal Foods, Inc. (209) 254-2206 [email protected]
Van Winkle Dave Monster Energy (949) 303-9960 (951) 520-8117 [email protected]
Vander Giessen
John (818) 846-4272 [email protected] valid
VanderWal Daniel BISSELL Rental LLC. (616) 292-2616 [email protected]
VanRoekel Kirk Navajo Inc. (720) 556-3456 [email protected]
Vaughn Michael City of Hope (626) 349-0971 [email protected]
Verbeck Brandon Social Sampling (562) 335-6636 [email protected]
Verleur Lois Olive Crest Treatment Cntr (714) 543-5437x1120 [email protected]
Vesterby Brad NORPAC Foods, Inc. (503) 801-4077 [email protected]
Victor Stu Advantage Solutions (949) 241-6683 [email protected]
Vijay Priyanka Coca Cola (304) 376-2429 [email protected]
Villanueva Mickie the Performance Group (949) 233-6983 (562) 293-1392 [email protected]
Violi Jayme Faribault Foods, Inc. (814) 440-1002 [email protected]
Visser JohnNavajo Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Walker PeterGourmet Demonstration Services
(559) 283-1364 (559) 275-7905 [email protected]
Walker RickConception 2 Consumption, Inc.
(949) 379-4343 [email protected]
Ward Jennifer World Pay (602) 319-7234 (602) 788-3501 [email protected]
Warnick Russell Pepsi Co. (562) 666-6306 [email protected]
Waters Kristi Talking Rain Beverage Co. (760) 419-2115 [email protected]
Watson Ada (626) 793-3331 [email protected] (Not valid)
Watt Doug Valassis Digital (949) 500-4188 [email protected]
Webb Jason Snack it Forward (310) 562-4588 [email protected]
Webb William D. Proctor & Gamble (Retired) (916) 933-9170 [email protected]
Weifenbach Cynthia HB Spirits (714) 420-9266 [email protected]
Whitbeck Dave Manzana Products Co., Inc. (707) 236-2343 (707) 823-5313 [email protected]
White JohnDean Foods: Pacific Coast Group
714-349-2599 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
44MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
LAST FIRST COMPANY NAME CELL PHONE BUS. PHONE EMAIL
Whitmore JerryRetired: Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
(951) 232-4061 [email protected]
Wilkerson Jim CJ Foods (209) 996-0516 [email protected]
Williams Benjamin 2 Towns Ciderhouse (503) 812-5010 [email protected]
Williams Dave Firestone Pacific Foods (360) 772-3446 [email protected]
Willis David Willis Marketing Inc. (253) 381-2244 (253) 358-8235 [email protected]
Wood Monica Myxx, Inc. (919) 462-7186 [email protected]
Woolery Michael Wills Fresh Foods (925) 708-4271 (510) 875-1523 [email protected]
Woolsey Ron Advantage Solutions (949) 797-2900 [email protected]
Workman Timothy Ferrero USA, Inc. (949) 632-8795 (949) 362-0743 [email protected]
Wyatt Bruce Flowers Baking Co. (949) 589-1477 (562) 445-2465 [email protected]
Yates Kimberley Natures Bakery (510) 246-0092 (510) 246-0092 [email protected]
Yeck Tyson Pacific Seafood (503)819-8241 [email protected]
Yoho Denny Southern Wine & Spirits [email protected]
Zarse BobAdvantage Marketing Partners
(913) 687-3356 (913) [email protected]
Zimmerman Charles Nestlé USA (925) 785-8868 (925) [email protected] or Z ([email protected])
Zuno Sal Pepsi Co. (310) 466-5315 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY NAME
45 ILLUMINATORS
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
2 Towns Ciderhouse Quinn Samantha (303) 945-9601 [email protected]
2 Towns Ciderhouse Williams Benjamin (503) 812-5010 [email protected]
Advantage Marketing Partners
Zarse Bob (913) 687-3356 (913) [email protected]
Advantage Solutions Holcomb Dawna (408) [email protected]
Advantage Solutions Matthews Stefan (510) [email protected]
Advantage Solutions McMillian [email protected]
Advantage Solutions Thatcher Connie (951) [email protected]
Advantage Solutions Victor Stu (949) 241-6683 [email protected]
Advantage Solutions Woolsey Ron (949) 797-2900 [email protected]
Alkaline88, LLC Gilmore James (480) 450-9517 [email protected]
Alliance Sales & Marketing
Lombardo Tim (909) 210-4408 (704) 752-1919 [email protected]
Alliance Sales & Marketing
Mur Chris (310)779-6921 [email protected]
Alta Dena Certified Dairy, LLC
Crocker Mary (626) 485-1309 (626) 923-3094 [email protected]
Alta Dena Certified Dairy, LLC
Dana Terry (626) 923-3239 [email protected]
Amplify Snack Brands Elwer Steve (208) 861-4020 [email protected]
Anheuser Busch Karas Alexa (847) 804-1104 [email protected]
Anheuser Busch Potthoff Mike (314) 577-3287 [email protected]
Anheuser-Busch Sheldon Greg (713) 553-1138 [email protected]
Azumex Sugar Gallego Fabian (858) 947-8486 [email protected]
Barilla America, Inc Ajemian Michael (714) 457-4482 (847) 597-6672 [email protected]
BevWestco Sebasto Ron (925) 787-5705 (951) 277-9424 [email protected]
Bimbo Bakeries McAbee Brendon (714) 253-6865 [email protected]
Bimbo Bakeries USA Crocker Willie (714) 319-0517 [email protected]
Bimbo Bakeries USA Taylor Larry (760) 289-8809 [email protected]
Bimbo Bakeries USA Trillas Juan (916) 838-1838(916) 561-2410x1202
BISSELL Rental LLC. VanderWal Daniel (616) 292-2616 [email protected]
Boggeri Sales & Marketing
Boggeri Mike (415) 260-3572 [email protected]
Bonnie’s Jams Hepler Ed 209-814-2871 [email protected]
Brazilian Pet Products Green Harmon 'Ben' (650) 592-6927 [email protected]
Brownie Brittle, LLC Mains Sheila (954) 415-1018 [email protected]
Bumble Bee Seafoods Hutcheson Bryan (949) 636-6672 [email protected]
C&H Sugar - ASR Group Duff Bill (707) 346-0485 [email protected]
C&H Sugar - ASR Group Kunsman Kent (925) 270-5952 (510) 787-4416 [email protected]
C&H Sugar - ASR Group Olejnik Mark (925) 519-3685 (510) 787-4247 [email protected]
Cacique Inc. Cashen Bob (626) 261-2399 (626) 937-4311 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
46MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Cacique Inc. Iglesias Tirso [email protected]
Cardlytics Borges Erica (206) 437-7521 [email protected]
Cascade Coffee Inc. Skoog Dick (206) 399-8791 (425) [email protected] valid
Catalina Barnet Dominique (714) 931-0478 [email protected]
Catalina Boyer Penny [email protected]
Catalina Franko Dwayne (406) 925-1808 [email protected]
Catalina Ryser Joe (513) 965-1818 [email protected]
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Latvia
Ghukasyan Amalia (818) 633-4909 [email protected]
CHEP Garcia Richard (626) 392-3505 [email protected]
CHEP USA Rubalcava Al (619) 954-1932 (619) 954-1932 [email protected]
Chobani Mastropaolo John (732) 325-7659 (949) 242-6411 [email protected]
Chobani Sawchuk Dan (904) 894-7001 [email protected]
Chosen Foods Burgin Robin 9949) 322-8870 [email protected]
Chosen Foods Huls Thomas (619) 874-1049 (909) 605-0175 [email protected]
Christianson West Christianson Paul (562) 595-3628 (562) 595-3628 [email protected]
City of Hope Gutierrez Bazilla 626-372-2520 [email protected]
City of Hope Kennick Cheryl (626) 218-6285 (626) 382-8344 [email protected]
City of Hope Powers Jessica (415) 718-1002 [email protected]
City of Hope Riebli Monica (415) 300-5641 [email protected]
City of Hope Vaughn Michael (626) 349-0971 [email protected]
CJ Foods Wilkerson Jim (209) 996-0516 [email protected]
Clif Bar & Co. Jay Joshua (602) 329-2543 (623) 556-2765 [email protected]
Clorox Co. Mediati Mario (480) 671-8885 (510) 271-7715 [email protected]
CMS Retail Merchandising Solutions
Pemberton Kirk (951) 595-9060 [email protected]
CMS Retail Merchandising Solutions
Timmons Tom (951) 595-9060 [email protected]
Co-Sales Northern California
French James (925) 984-1777 [email protected]
Co-Sales Northern California
Tuoto Tony (925) 200-7115 (925) 973-6107 [email protected]
Co-Sales Northwest Lansing Lori (503) 544-4674 (503) 924-4446 [email protected]
Coca Cola Morrison Marshall (503) 709-9634 [email protected]
Coca Cola Vijay Priyanka (304) 376-2429 [email protected]
Coca-Cola Taylor-Bennet Timme (925) 856-7577 [email protected]
Coca-Cola North America
Beneventi Tony (949) 735-1657 (949) 250-7932 [email protected]
Coca-Cola North America
Foster Erik (909) 384-2574 (909) 384-2574 [email protected]
Coca-Cola North America
Gillett Craig (208) 724-1144 (208) 853-2922 [email protected]
Coca-Cola Refreshments Chiono Victor (949) 250-7920 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
47 ILLUMINATORS
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Collin Street Bakery Hoime Tim(952) 913-5432 4454
Collin Street Bakery Lee Dave (903) 229-2579 [email protected]
Collin Street Bakery McNutt Thomas (214) 663-1561 [email protected]
Columbia Distributing McNaughton Richard (206) 898-5163 [email protected]
Comcash Inc. Stack Richard (949) 254-6939 [email protected]
Command Packaging Mendonca Lisa (530) [email protected]
Conception 2 Consumption, Inc.
Walker Rick (949) 379-4343 [email protected]
conSup North America Osterman Tom (602) 723-7808 [email protected]
CPG Solutions Inc. Teeter Shawn (925)209-4136 [email protected]
Crossmark Sales & Mrkt'g
Aquilina Michael [email protected]
Crossmark Sales & Mrkt'g
McLean Mark (925) 895-6282 [email protected]
D'Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.
D'Aquino Renna
Patricia (626) 422-9229 [email protected]
D'Aquino Italian Importing Co., Inc.
Renna Fabrizio (626) 359-1988 [email protected]
Daisy Brand Forehand Chuck (925) 548-7116 [email protected]
Dean Foods Borchard Ron (469) 265 6914 (925) 583-5005 [email protected]
Dean Foods Finck Chris (214) 303-3524 [email protected]
Dean Foods Schott Nick (909) 270-9136 [email protected]
Dean Foods: Pacific Coast Group
White John 714-349-2599 [email protected]
Del Real Foods Lofgren Gary (909) 287-6057 [email protected]
DFS Gourmet Specialties Shamy David (801) 949-9040 [email protected]
DFS Gourmet Specialties Shamy Kevin (801) 244-9314 [email protected]
Diageo Caggiano Mona (714) 313-0676 [email protected]
Earth Friendly Products Harlan Craig (714) 330-4176 [email protected]
Earth Friendly Products Johannes Jake (714) 273-4301 [email protected]
Earth Friendly Products Miller Aaron (714) 402-1172 [email protected]
Earth Friendly Products Pellington John (704) 401-9785 [email protected]
Earth Friendly Products Tallia Ron (510) 517-2180 [email protected]
EcoLab Testa Jeff (612) 414-2462 [email protected]
Edward Marc Brands Bierman Julie (412)439-2358 [email protected]
Eggs Unlimited Cohen Timothy (714) 504-7580 [email protected]
Encore Associates Merritts Lee (925) 351-7693 [email protected]
F Gavina & Sons Harms Kathy (303) 570-6756 [email protected]
F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. Artukovic Mike (323) 532-6638 [email protected]
F. Gavina & Sons, Inc. Spencer Dave (303) 710-2133 [email protected]
Faribault Foods Dossey Alan (714) 822-9452 [email protected]
Faribault Foods Olsen Graeme (714) 865-1984 [email protected]
Faribault Foods, Inc. Violi Jayme (814) 440-1002 [email protected]
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COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Farmer John Meats Frisina Paul (213) 713-5447(323) 583-4621x176
Ferrero USA, Inc. Workman Timothy (949) 632-8795 (949) 362-0743 [email protected]
FIFCO USA Esguerra Kelly (412) 552-8720 [email protected]
Firestone Pacific Foods Williams Dave (360) 772-3446 [email protected]
Florida Natural Steinbeck Fred (714) 900-0047 [email protected]
Flowers Baking Co. Wyatt Bruce (949) 589-1477 (562) 445-2465 [email protected]
Flowers Foods Dodge David (704) 798-5102 [email protected]
Flowers Foods Hanke Dave 480-435-5312 [email protected]
Frankish Enterprises LLC Frankish Ken (303) 674-7029 [email protected]
Freight Handlers, Inc. (FHI)
Seel Will (919) 805-4951(919) 552-3157 x357
Gavina Colburn Lois (925) 525-6911 [email protected]
Genesis Marketing LLC Marlen Albert (626) 733-6993 (425) 222-4900 [email protected]
George Chiala Farms, Inc.
Adlman Jeffrey M (415) 479-0211 [email protected]
GOJO Industries Payne Stephanie (716) 807-7105 [email protected]
Golden Valley Natural Hagedorn Don (253) [email protected]
Golden West Food Group
Levenson Zack (626) 253-5822 (323) 581-3663 [email protected]
Gourmet Demonstration Services
Walker Peter (559) 283-1364 (559) 275-7905 [email protected]
Hallmark Legleiter Scott (210) 364-1512 [email protected]
Harpole Consulting Harpole Orv (714) 335-6458 (714) 485-2436 [email protected]
Harthill Marketing Harthill Michelle (314) 276-9175 [email protected]
HB SPIRITS Dvorsky Radoslav (949) 877-2288 [email protected]
HB Spirits Weifenbach Cynthia (714) 420-9266 [email protected]
Hidden Villa Ranch Kelly, Jr. Robert J.(714) 680-3447 x228
Hidden Villa Ranch Kilcher Kyle (714) 309-8401 (800) 326-3220 [email protected]
Hidden Villa Ranch Pontius Tim (714) 853-2570 [email protected]
Hidden Villa Ranch Prairie Gordie (208) 420-3472 (208) 324-3879 [email protected]
Hidden Villa Ranch Sencer Michael (714) 801-2607(714) 680-3447x2250
Hormel Foods Kemnitz Randal S. (949) 678-4619 (949) 753-5301 [email protected]
HS&R Sales & Marketing Solutions
Harrington Bill (925) 321-0622 [email protected]
Idahoan Foods, LLC Siegel Greg (303) 941-0190 (303) 432-8823 [email protected]
Impact Group Cleveland Dave (503) 706-4974 [email protected]
Impact Group Konrad Karl (510) 999-0250 (925) 973-6180 [email protected]
Impact Group Lombardi Kathleen (510) 921-4648 (925) 973-6113 [email protected]
IMS Haskins Geoff (925) 487-1304 925-487-1304 [email protected]
Jack Links Barrett Alexis (208) 860-9095 [email protected]
Jelly Belly Candy Co. Alden Jon (707) 689-4550 (707) 428-2800 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
49 ILLUMINATORS
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Jelly Belly Candy Co. Pierson Jerry (707) 386-5927 (707) 399-2715 [email protected]
Jelly Belly Candy Co. Spiller Dennis (707) 422-3254 (707) 399-2332 [email protected]
JM Smucker McVay Kristina (415) 706-4075 [email protected]
KDS Marketing Cabot Jason (626) 533-6374 (626) 533-6374 [email protected]
KeHE Silverman Scott (415) 260-3310 [email protected]
Keurig Dr. Pepper Maldonado Jr. Omar (310) 498-5612 [email protected]
KeyMe Tomlinson Michael (530) 417-6453 [email protected]
Kimberly Clark NA Belcastro Dennis J. (920) 279-3232 (920) 721-4067 [email protected]
King's Hawaiian Schottleutner Morgan (720) [email protected]
Kings Hawaiian Baum Kristin (714) 323-1381 [email protected]
Kite Hill Cooper Heather (973) 714-9383 [email protected]
Krispy Kreme Cybulski Walter (949) 235-1888 (949) 643-5777 [email protected]
Manzana Products Co. Algin Anu (707) 484-4471 [email protected]
Manzana Products Co. Perry Ben 707-217-1373 [email protected]
Manzana Products Co., Inc.
Whitbeck Dave (707) 236-2343 (707) [email protected]
Marketline Connections Gamboa Arnie (714) 936-0770 (714) 281-7156 [email protected]
Mastro and Associates Mastro Laura (949) 244-9894 [email protected]
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Reynolds Craig (480) 262-0166 (480) 948-2817 [email protected]
McKee Foods Corporation
Haddy Roger (815) 483-6412 [email protected]
Mercatus Perrier Sylvain (647) 896-4947 [email protected]
MeriCal Dimond Andrea (949) 363-3106 (949) 363-3106 [email protected]
Milo's Tea Company Alvarez Dave (678) 428-3033 [email protected]
Milo's Tea Company Hoskins Charles (407) 963-1816 [email protected]
Milton's Baking Co. Dimond Dave (949) 303-3399 (858) 350-9696 [email protected]
Mission Foods Robinson Wendy (714) 390-1121 [email protected]
Mizkan America Lewis Sean (818) 822-7305 [email protected]
Mondelez Int'l Brindle Rick (804) 790-0306 [email protected]
Monster Energy Hannon James (949) 374-1091 [email protected]
Monster Energy Van Winkle Dave (949) 303-9960 (951) [email protected]
Monster Energy Co. Brucato Robert (951) 317-0724 [email protected]
Monster Energy Company
Crane Brian (909) 306-9309 [email protected]
Mountain Waffle Co. Solomon David (610) 864-4428 [email protected]
Myxx Houston Dede (919) 592-6203 [email protected]
Myxx, Inc. Wood Monica (919) 462-7186 [email protected]
National Entertainment Network
DeLuca Heather (818) 296-7117 [email protected]
Natures Bakery Yates Kimberley (510) 246-0092 (510) 246-0092 [email protected]
Navajo Inc. Stall John (949) 282-9695 (303) 292-3090 [email protected]
Navajo Inc. VanRoekel Kirk (720) 556-3456 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
50MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Navajo Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Deuschle Mark (303) 748-2387 (800) 525-5097 [email protected]
Navajo Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Visser John
Navigator Sales and Marketing
Paul Robert (714) 292-7892 (714) 292-7892 [email protected]
Navigator Sales and Marketing
Pierce Subriana (469) 337-9541 [email protected]
Nestlé USA StamperThomas "Mike"
(909) 595-0677 [email protected]
Nestlé USA Zimmerman Charles (925) 785-8868 (925) [email protected] or Z ([email protected])
Niagara Bottling LLC Benjamin Herbert 909-226-3795 [email protected]
Norco Ranch Cabot Rita (951) 675-5568 (951) 703-4202 [email protected]
NORPAC Foods, Inc. Vesterby Brad (503) 801-4077 [email protected]
NuCal Foods, Inc. Palomares Jehan (209) 505-6766 [email protected]
NuCal Foods, Inc. Ross Brent (209) 253-6454 [email protected]
NuCal Foods, Inc. Slabaugh Eric (209) 996-9931 (209) 254-2218 [email protected]
NuCal Foods, Inc. Van Gorkom Jim (209) 254-2206 [email protected]
Odwalla Inc Nonn Larry (925) 519-2225 (925) 830-6604 [email protected]
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Denisac Chris (310) 560-5568 (480) 522-8210 [email protected]
Olive Crest Treatment Cntr
Corbin Victoria (949) 412-5040 (657) 622-4095 [email protected]
Olive Crest Treatment Cntr
Tagge Rhonda (714) 488-7094 (714) 543-5437 [email protected]
Olive Crest Treatment Cntr
Verleur Lois(714) 543-5437x1120
Organic Girl Christie Corey (254) 848-9601 [email protected]
Organic Girl Lemmon Jeff (831) 596-9602 (831) 758-5240 [email protected]
Organic Girl McKinnon Jeff [email protected]
Organic Girl Staehle Randy (831) 206-0287 (831) 758-5413 [email protected]
Organic Girl, LLC Gagel Jessica (310) 429-1983 [email protected]
Pacific Seafood Yeck Tyson (503)819-8241 [email protected]
Peco Pallet Inc Casarez Dave (914) 960-0292 [email protected]
Peltier winery Trillas Stephanie (916) 838-4508 [email protected]
Pepsi Beverages Co. Severns Jeff 909-841-7071 [email protected]
Pepsi Co Moneim Omar (914) 255-4478 [email protected]
Pepsi Co. Nordlund Jeremy (559) 800-3947 [email protected]
Pepsi Co. Warnick Russell (562) 666-6306 [email protected]
Pepsi Co. Zuno Sal (310) 466-5315 [email protected]
PepsiCo Beverages North America
Bean Marty 949-923-8296 [email protected]
Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs
Lape Tracy (209) 597-9456 (209) 254-2205 [email protected]
Phillips Foods Baxter John (973) 567-5637 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
51 ILLUMINATORS
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Pogue Consulting Pogue Gary (925) 640-9070 (925) 640-9070 [email protected]
Popcornopolis Roeper Glen (562) 656-7220 (909) 599-9999 [email protected]
Post Consumer Brands Abarca Monica (562) 544-7717 [email protected]
Post Consumer Brands Arrington Mark (612) 309-8250 (952) 322-8356 [email protected]
Post Consumer Brands Brown Lori (952) 200-1705 [email protected]
Post Consumer Brands Fraser Colin (952) 836-4678 [email protected]
Pre Brands, LLC Jacobo Patrick (310) 310-0689 [email protected]
Precision Refurbishing Marnien Gerry (909) 247-4360 (909) 247-4360 [email protected]
Premier Nutrition Corp King Andrew (530) 320-4098 [email protected]
Proctor & Gamble (Retired)
Webb William D. (916) 933-9170 [email protected]
Quaker Beijer Scott (916) 425-5172 [email protected]
Ready Pac - Bonduelle Fresh Americas
Klein Mark (925) 518-5579 [email protected]
Rebuild Paradise Foundation
Brooks Charles (530) 532-9500 [email protected]
Recycling Innovations Ameri Karim [email protected]
Resource Management Group
Perez Joe (951) 818-1146 (619) 695-6238 [email protected]
Retired - NuCal Foods Elste Charles (209) 652-5500 (209) 652-5500 [email protected]
Retired (Bimbo Bakeries USA)
Vail Richard (303) 241-1616 (425) 415-6745 [email protected]
Retired WAFC Coordinator
Botana Linda (626) 215-5941 [email protected]
Retired: Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
Whitmore Jerry (951) 232-4061 [email protected]
RMG Resource Management Group
Philips Michael (858) 735-0083 [email protected]
Roplast Starr Zachary (800) 767-5278 [email protected]
Roplast Industries Jobes Michael
Royal Ridge Fruits Burwell Kory (949) 436-4362 [email protected]
RW3 Technologies, Inc. Nagle Bruce (925) 984-3009 [email protected]
Sales Advocate Group Baum Clayton (949) 293-8431 [email protected]
Scandit Harder Tony (206) 200-1477 [email protected]
Schoeller Allibert USA Kamholz Paul (949) 304-4697 [email protected]
Shelby Publishing Co., Inc.
Reeves Bob (714) 310-6299 (678) 928-5495 [email protected]
Sioux Honey Association Nyhammer Bruce (510) 909-3206 [email protected]
SMC Zero Waste Coco Sal (951) 788-6042 [email protected]
SMC Zero Waste Jarvis Terry (951) 788-6042 [email protected]
Smithfield Foods Sanders Perry (805) 861-8712 [email protected]
Snack it Forward Webb Jason (310) 562-4588 [email protected]
Snyder's-Lance Robinson Tricia (310)883-5614 [email protected]
Social Sampling Verbeck Brandon (562) 335-6636 [email protected]
Social Sampling, Inc. Nakken Taylor (562) 665-2846 [email protected]
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52MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Southern Wine & Spirits Yoho Denny [email protected]
Storck USA Alarcon Juan (909) 912-4720 (312) 288-5399 [email protected]
Stratus Wine & Spirits, LLC
Gray Stuart (714) 305-2425 [email protected]
Sugar Bowl Bakery Ly Mark (415) 850-0404 (415) 850-0404 [email protected]
Sun Maid Growers of California
Sullivan Mike (303) 319-8256 (559) 897-6171 [email protected]
SunWest Sales Horne Pete (714) 713-0369 (714) 368-9808 [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Cox Kory (951) 757-3602 [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Flamm Jay [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Hall Chris [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Hamilton/Clark
Jennifer (503) 367-9065 [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Lapp Adam (503) 320-8368 [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Salo Rebecca (760) 419-2115 [email protected]
Talking Rain Beverage Co.
Waters Kristi (760) 419-2115 [email protected]
TCC Global Hammer Brian (214) 207-8910 [email protected]
TCC Global Hooser Allen (972) 814-1322 [email protected]
TCC Global Stahl Leslia (214) 533-3430 [email protected]
Teeters & Associates Teeters, Jr. Clem (925) 830-9271 [email protected]
The Flower Apothecary Ameri Nadia (818) 422-9942 [email protected]
The J.M. Smucker Company
McIntosh Marla (209) 639-5816 [email protected]
the Performance Group Costello Phil (209) 765-0591 (925) 905-7369 [email protected]
the Performance Group Grosse Dave (562) 293-1380 [email protected]
the Performance Group Villanueva Mickie (949) 233-6983 (562) 293-1392 [email protected]
The promotion In Motion Companies, Inc.
Fleischer David (201) 749-0479(201) 784-5800 X6271
Tillamook Country Smoker
Springfield Curtis (925) 285-3967 [email protected]
Tony Chachere Creole Foods
Albaugh Robert (949) 254-3371 (951) 603-0439 [email protected]
Torani Garabaldi Vincent (916) 761-0698 [email protected]
Torani Morales Marcella (415) 519-1415 [email protected]
Torani Stevenson Charles 'Rick' (909) 275-5274 [email protected]
Tree Top, Inc. Konya Ken (831) 601-6066 [email protected]
Tropical Preserving Co. Billings Ed (323) 445-1814 (213) 748-5108 [email protected]
Valassis Digital Herpich Chris (925) 787-0514 [email protected]
Valassis Digital Watt Doug (949) 500-4188 [email protected]
Ventura Foods Trickel Shelly (626) 484-2860 (714) 257-3937 [email protected]
Vestcom Llerena Loren (805) 252-9260 [email protected]
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
53 ILLUMINATORS
COMPANY LAST FIRST BUS.PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL
Vilore Foods Hernandez Cesar (562) 221-7397 [email protected]
Western Assoc of Food Chains
Christianson Carole (562) 497-1012 [email protected]
Western Service Merchandisers Inc.
Dilley Anthony (909) 996-7707 (562) 864-0800 [email protected]
Willis Marketing Inc. Willis David (253) 381-2244 (253) 358-8235 [email protected]
Wills Fresh Foods Woolery Michael (925) 708-4271 (510) 875-1523 [email protected]
Win Consulting Robertson Vern (916) 933-1950 [email protected]
World Pay Ward Jennifer (602) 319-7234 (602) 788-3501 [email protected]
Worldpay US Inc. McKay Amy (951) 373-9540 [email protected]
Young’s gs Market Company
Doughty Steve (714) 307-4454 [email protected]
Adams Hal 714-801-7704 (951) 672-0290 [email protected]
Bezick Thomas N. (714) 388-8819 [email protected]
Clark, Jr. James A. (760) 934-4798 [email protected]
Compas Gerry (210) 592-8661 [email protected]
Curran Al [email protected]
Detherage Doug [email protected]
Hinz Matthew (562) 273-6350 [email protected]
Kunz Robert (818) 620-8434 (818) 716-1774 [email protected] (Not valid)
Meckler Frank (209) 206-0136 [email protected]
Menashe Jack A. (760) [email protected] (Not Valid)
Michels Herbert (510) 655-9630
Nichols Richard (415) 317-6612 [email protected]
Smith Dave (925) 820-8215 [email protected] valid
Snortum Ernest (831) 624-6018
Soghomonian Armen (818) 571-6752 [email protected]
Vander Giessen
John (818) 846-4272 [email protected] valid
Watson Ada (626) 793-3331 [email protected] (Not valid)
ILLUMINATORS ROSTER – BY COMPANY
54MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
THE ILLUMINATORS BELIEVE STRONGLY IN COMPETITION.Our antitrust laws are the rules under which our competitive
system operates. Their purpose is to preserve and promote free
competition. Therefore, it is The Illuminators’ policy to comply in
all respects with the antitrust laws.
The Illuminators meetings, by their very nature bring
competitors together. Accordingly, it is necessary to avoid
discussions of sensitive topics and especially important to
avoid recommendations with respect to sensitive subjects.
Agreements to fix prices, allocate markets, engage in product
boycotts and refuse to deal with third parties are automatically
illegal under the antitrust law. It does not matter what the reason
for the agreement might be.
Accordingly, at Illuminator meetings the discussion of prices
(including elements of prices such as allowance and credit
terms), and he quality rating of suppliers selling to a particular
customer, should be avoided. Also, there should be no discussion
that might be interpreted as a dividing-up of territories.
An antitrust violation does not require proof of a formal
agreement. A discussion of a sensitive topic, such as prices,
followed by parallel action by those involved or present at
the discussion is enough to show a price fixing conspiracy.
As a result, those attending The Illuminators meeting should
remember the importance of avoiding not only unlawful
activities, but even the appearance of unlawful activity.
As a practical matter, violations of these rules can have
serious consequences for a company and its employees.
The Sherman Act is a criminal statute. Violations are felonies
punishable by penalties of up to $1 million for corporations
and by imprisonment of up to three years or penalties of up
to $100,000, or both, for individuals. The Justice Department,
State Attorney General, and any person or company injured by a
violation of the antitrust laws may bring an action for three times
the amount of damages, plus attorney’s fees.
Antitrust investigations and litigations are lengthy, complex, and
disruptive. Therefore, all companies and their employees must
not only comply with the antitrust laws in fact, but must conduct
themselves in a manner that avoids even the slightest suspicion
that the law is being violated.
Associated Brand Prompts
Primary Colors:Font Secondary Colors:
committed advocacy • sustaining ideals • educational opportunity
Scholarship Foundation
illuminators
illuminators
Educational Foundation
PMS 7417 PMS 1235
PMS 7420PMS 1605
PMS 192
Baket Signet San Serif Clean Rational Warm
• Enduring Legacy
• Compelling Presence
• Dedicated
• Trustworthy
ANTITRUST STATEMENT
55 ILLUMINATORS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, the undersigned, each of whom is over the age of twenty-one years old and each of whom is a citizen and resident of the State
of California, have this day voluntarily associated ourselves together for the purposes of forming a non-profit corporation under Title XII,
Part 4, Division First, of the Civil Code of the State of California and hereby certify that:
I
The name of said corporation shall be The Illuminators.
II
That the purposes for which said corporation is formed and the nature of the business is to transact as follows to wit:
(a) To spread the “lite” of good fellowship, wit, humor, poetry, and song, when, if and as, the opportunity may present itself particularly within the ranks of the food trade industry and the grocery business associated therewith.
(b) To promote good will and develop a close tie to friendship between the personnel engaged within the food trade industry, particularly between the grocer and the allied trades within the food trade industry.
(c) To provide amusement for the hard working grocer when free from the cares of business and to that end, provide and furnish entertainment at gatherings or conventions of grocers or members of this organization, or assist at
gatherings or conventions of grocers in the matter of providing, furnishing, or handling entertainment programs.
(d) Nothing herein set forth is to be construed to authorize the formation of a corporation for profit, but is to be construed as intending to form and forming a strictly non-profit organization, with the capacity and powers, among others herein mentioned, of doing and performing the acts and things mentioned in Section 597 of the Civil Code of
the State of California.
(e) To issue a charter or certificate of membership in this corporation to those who are eligible and have been elected to membership herein under the bylaws of this corporation.
III
That the country where the principal office for the transaction of the business of the corporation is to be located in the City and County
of San Francisco, State of California.
IV
That said Corporation shall have no capital stock and that said corporation does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to the
members thereof.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
56MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER
V
The names and addresses of the persons who are to act in the capacity of directors of this corporation until the selection of their
successors, and who may be given such titles under the bylaws of this corporation as may be deemed appropriate, are the following:
Gordon W. Griswold – 525 Market Street, San Francisco, California
P.J. Daniels - 3047 Vista Street, Long Beach, California
Thomas W. Cutting - 2 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California
Oliver E. Seegelken - 1807 E. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
E.M. Finehout - 617 East First Street, Los Angeles, California
Milton A. Kottinger - 110 Market Street, San Francisco, California
Roy Heinz - 6007 So. St. Andres Place, Los Angeles, California
Julius O. Dohrmann - 215 Market Street, San Francisco, California
H. Blount - 4440 District Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Richard P.Weinrich - 112 Market Street, San Francisco, California
Ed A. Chadil - 2116 Sacramento Street, Los Angeles, California
Ray D. Jones - 1701 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California
Stanley W. West - 315 West Ninth Street, Los Angeles, California
George Wolff - 1550 Bryan Street, San Francisco, California
Lloyd O. Burkholder - 803 Macy Street, Los Angeles, California
Herman J. Guehring - 1160 McAllister Street, San Francisco, California
Phil J. Swearingen - 1366 East Seventh Street, Los Angeles, California
Paul R. Parrette - 60 Pine Street, San Francisco, California
T.H. Eggers - 420 Market Street, San Francisco, California
Authority is hereby granted to change the number of directors of this corporation by an amendment to these articles adopted as
required by law, or by a bylaw of this corporation duly adopted.
VI
The authorized number of qualifications of members of this corporation, the different classes of membership, if any, the property,
voting and other rights, privileges of each class of membership, the liability of each of all classes to dues or assessments and the
method of collection thereof shall be set forth in the bylaws of this corporation and shall be governed thereby.
VII
The existing unincorporated association, which is being incorporated by these articles of incorporation, is The Illuminators.
VIII
No assessments may be levied upon any membership or classes of membership of this corporation provided, however, that dues for
each year of membership might be collected from each member of said corporation, the actual amount and manner of levy and the
method of collection of such dues to be fixed in the bylaws of this corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Gordon W. Griswold, the HEADLITE, and Nathan Dan Danziger, the TAILITE of said unincorporated
association, The Illuminators, herein above mentioned, and which offices respectively correspond to the usual and commonly
understood offices of President and Secretary, have hereunto set their hands this 19th day of September, 1937, in pursuance
of authority in them vested by virtue of a resolution of said unincorporated association duly passed in meeting of its members
duly held, and authorizing the incorporation od said unincorporated association and the execution of the foregoing articles of
incorporation by said HEADLITE AND TAILITE.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
57 ILLUMINATORS
ARTICLE 1 - NAME
1. The name of this corporation shall be The Illuminators.
ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSES
1. The purposes of this corporation shall be those set forth in the Articles of Incorporation of this organization.
ARTICLE 3 - CORPORATE SEAL
1. This organization shall have a corporate seal consisting of a circle having on its face the insignia and name of this corporation
and on its circumference the words “Organized 1928-Incorporated 1937.”
1. The logo of this organization consists of a symbol of a flame, the word “Illuminators” and the words “Education ∙ Leadership ∙
Partnering” as depicted on the first page of these By-Laws.
ARTICLE 4 - MEMBERSHIP
1. Those eligible for membership shall include manufacturers of food and grocery merchandise, and all others directly or indirectly
interested in the distribution of grocery merchandise to all the retail trade as principles, agents or representatives; subject,
however, to the provisions of (2) following:
2. Those not eligible to membership are wholesale grocers and their employees, members and employees of buying organizations
and similar institutions, and retail grocers.
3. All applications for membership, including honorary memberships, must be passed upon and accepted by the Constellation of
Hilites and the majority vote of the members at a membership meeting of the Corporation.
4. Honorary members may be elected to membership herein for brilliant and shining services rendered to the corporation and shall
be elected by a majority vote of the Constellation of Hilites. Such membership shall be subject to cancellation by similar vote.
Honorary members shall not be entitled to a vote or any interest in the corporation and shall not be subject to payment of dues.
5. An active Honorary Life Membership hereby created to be bestowed only on Dimmed Headlites and Honorlites of the
organization, and such honorary members designated under this subdivision shall be entitled to a vote in the same manner as
a regular member of the organization at meetings thereof, and shall have the right to speak at meetings of the Constellation
of Hilites, but shall not have the right to vote at said Constellation meetings, and further, shall not be subject to the payment of
dues herein.
6. All memberships in this organization are to be carried in the name of the individual and are not transferable.
7. A member who changes position from any eligible company to any non-eligible company as outlined in Article 4, Section 2, shall
automatically be considered as resigned.
8. An individual who returns to the membership after an absence shall have their prior years included in total years of service.
ARTICLE 5 - DUES
1. Initiation fees for new members, and annual dues shall be established by the Constellation of Hilites, and shall be payable
in advance of December 31st and each year thereafter. Non-payment of dues by December 31st of the current year shall be
cause for suspension. Reinstatement of a suspended member shall be at the desire of the Constellation of Hilites. Those whose
membership has lapsed for one or more years shall pay a reinstatement fee in an amount equal to the current initiation fee.
• Annual dues paid by new members signed up during October through December of any year shall be considered as full payment of dues through December 31 of the following year.
• The Constellation of Hilites may waive payment of any dues accruing during active service of any member in the United States Military Services.
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ARTICLE 6 - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Any member, other than an honorary member, may be expelled or suspended by the Constellation of Hilites by a majority
vote for non-payment of dues without notice, or after notice and an opportunity for hearing, because of any violation of
the articles of incorporation of this corporation or of these bylaws or of any purpose or accepted policy of principle of this
corporation.
ARTICLE 7 - MEETINGS
1. At all meetings of members of this corporation the presence of fifty (50) association members (other than honorary
members) in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
2. The annual convention or meeting of this corporation, at which officers for the ensuing year shall be elected, shall be held at
such time and place as shall be designated by the Constellation of Hilites hereof, and notice of such time and place shall be
mailed or emailed to each member at his address as the same appears upon the books of this corporation, such mailing shall
be at least fifteen (15) days immediately prior to the date of such annual meeting.
3. Special meetings of the members may be called by the Headlite. Notice in writing of the time and place of such meeting shall
be mailed to each member as in the preceding paragraph provided.
4. At all meetings of the Constellation of Hilites, nine (9) members, three of which shall be officers, will constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business. The Constellation of Hilites shall consist of: Headlite, Sidelite, Spotlite, Tailite, Historian, Advisory
Officers, and 15 Hilites.
5. The Constellation of Hilites shall assemble at such time and place as shall be designated by the Headlite, and special meetings
may be called upon the written request of six (6) members of the Constellation of Hilites, provided further that written notice
of all such meetings shall be mailed or emailed to each member of the Constellation of Hilites not less than ten (10) days
preceding the date of such meeting, said notices to be mailed to the address last given the Tailite of this corporation by said
member and entered in this corporation’s books.
ARTICLE 8 - OFFICERS
1. The officers of this corporation shall consist of the Headlite / President, Sidelite / Vice-President, Spotlite / 2nd Vice-President,
Tailite / Secretary, Historian, Legalite / Counsel, and Advisory Officers. The Headlite, Sidelite, Spotlite, and Tailite shall be
nominated and elected at regular annual meetings hereafter and shall hold office for one year after installation and until
their successors have been elected and qualified. The Legalite shall provide counsel to The Constellation of Hilites but is
not a voting member of the same. The Historian Dimmed Headlite shall be appointed by the current Headlite and shall hold
office for term of three (3) years without regard for when the 3 year period begins. Historian candidate succession eligibility
is established by the order in which Headlites are dimmed. If the next inline eligible Dimmed Headlite decides not to serve,
the Dimmed Headlite following him/her will become eligible. The Legalite shall be appointed by the current Headlite and
shall hold office for a term of three years. The Directors of this corporation shall be known as the Hilites / Directors. At an
annual meeting, five (5) Hilites shall be elected to succeed those five whose term of office shall terminate, and such five (5)
Hilites shall hold office for three (3) years thereafter, and until the successors have been elected and qualified. Nominating
Committee should consider Dimmed Hilites for a second board term three (3) years after having reviewed and recruited
the current top chairpersons who have not served on the board. (Current chairpersons list would normally represent six to
ten candidates.) Dimmed Hilites should be limited to serving a total of two terms, six (6) years as Hilites. The nominating
Committee should be guided by diversity (gender, race, geographic location and company) in selecting Dimmed Hilites to
serve a second full board term of three (3) years. Dimmed Hilites serving a second term should represent companies not
currently represented by the Officers or current Hilites.
2. The Headlite, Sidelite, Spotlite, and Tailite shall be elected by a majority of the qualified votes at the annual meeting of
members. Voting shall not be permitted by proxy.
3. No person shall be eligible for election as an officer of this corporation unless they shall be a member thereof for at least five
years (other than an honorary and active honorary life member) in good standing.
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4. Should any office or Hilite position become vacant, the remaining officers, by majority vote, shall have the power to appoint the
successor, to fill the unexpired term.
5. The Headlite shall shine like a president, and perform such duties as are usually performed by a president; the other Lites may
burn with until eclipsed by brighter Lites. A past Headlite shall be known as a Dimmed Headlite / Past-President.
6. The Sidelite shall function as a Headlite when the latter is out of commission and as General Chairperson for all convention
activities.
7. The Spotlite shall shine forth in the absence of the Headlite and Sidelite. The Spotlite shall preside over all membership,
entertainment, and rally activities. Assistant to the Sidelite shall appoint all convention activities Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Committee members and Hilite Committee Liaisons.
8. The Tailite acts in the capacity of Secretary keeping accurate records of all meetings, membership reports, officer’s manuals,
activity schedules and handles all mailings.
9. The Officer responsibilities for the Treasurer and Roster Publisher shall be for a 2 year term alternating with each years incoming
Tailite. The Tailite in rotation to become the Treasurer shall manage all finances, collecting all money, paying all bills as he/she may
receive, and shall give an accounting at the end of the calendar year in writing to all members of the Constellation of Hilites. The
two year term as Treasurer may begin during the Tailite or Spotlite year. The Tailite in rotation to manage publication of the roster
shall be responsible for said publication for 2 years.
10. The Historian shall be a permanent, non-voting member of the following committees: Nominating, Auditing, Budget, Ted Eggers,
Honorlite Awards, and Bylaws.
11. All three immediate Dimmed Headlites shall be known as Advisory Officers and shall serve at the pleasure of the Headlite in
addition to those functions as prescribed in Article 9.
12. All bills must have the approval of the Headlite and Sidelite before the same can be paid.
13. The compensation of all persons shall be determined by the Constellation of Hilites.
14. Officers will attend and fully participate in the CGA and WAFC Conventions. In addition, Officers will attend the following six (6)
Illuminators meetings: CGA and WAFC, Constellation of Hilites meetings, CGA and WAFC Membership meetings, Mid-year Board
meeting, and WAFC pre-convention rally meetings (rotates between So. & No. California). Meeting attendance exceptions must
be approved by the Headlite.
ARTICLE 9 - COMMITTEES
1. The Headlite shall appoint a committee on nominations within thirty (30) days after their installation, consisting of seven
members in good standing as follows: The three Advisory Officers, the first year Advisor to be Chairperson, the second year
Advisor to be Vice Chairperson, and the third year Advisor to be a voting member plus one member from the Constellation of
Hilites plus two members from the membership at large. The Historian shall serve as a non-voting member and shall keep the
permanent manual in Nominations and guide the committee as prescribed. Should there be a tie vote; the Historian will cast the
deciding vote.
2. The Spotlite shall appoint the Pre-Convention Rally Committees, which shall have the entire responsibility for members’
participation in said rallies. Their duties shall include the development of the program, the printing of tickets and caring for
donation. All checks and donations are to be made to the office of the Sidelite.
3. The following Standing Committees of this organization shall be chaired by the first year Advisory Officer, and Vice Chair will
be second year Advisory Officer as follows: Budget, Bylaws, Nominations, and Ted Eggers Honorlite Award. Also serving on the
above Committees will be the third year Advisory Officer and the Historian.
4. The Budget Committee shall be charged with responsibility of seeing that expenditures from allocated funds to the California
Grocers Association and Western Association of Food Chains Annual Convention are kept within budgeted figures.
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1. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by the second year advisor with the third year advisor as Vice Chair. Auditing
procedures shall be established at the beginning of each calendar year by the Auditing Committee. The Auditing Committee
shall be composed of three members in good standing and three Advisory Officers. It shall also be the duty of the Auditing
Committee to audit completed yearly forms of U.S. #990 and State of California #199.
2. The first year Advisory Officer shall be Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee, and the Advisory Officers shall serve as
members. The Legalite shall serve as an advisor to the Bylaws Committee. It shall be their responsibility to constantly review
our Constitution and Bylaws and bring their recommendations to the Constellation of Hilites.
3. The Ted Eggers Honorlite Award Committee shall consist of the Historian and three immediate Advisory Officers. The first
year Advisory Officer shall chair this committee.
ARTICLE 10 - DUTIES OF CONSTELLATION OF HILITES
1. To visualize, create, evolve, devise, institute, invent and provide entertainment of desirable character and present same
in befitting manner, when, if, as, how, and or where, in its best judgment same may appear good and timely, and with full
authority to incur the necessary expense therefore.
2. Take such other action as may be necessary to conduct the business of this corporation and which will not be in conflict with
the requirements of these by-laws and the articles of incorporation of the corporation.
3. They shall act in the capacity of Committee Liaison Officers as appointed by the Spotlite.
4. Hilites will attend and fully participate in the CGA and WAFC conventions. In addition, Hilites will attend the following six
(6) Illuminators meetings: CGA and WAFC, Constellation of Hilites meetings, CGA and WAFC Membership meetings, Mid-
year Board meeting, and WAFC pre-convention rally meetings (rotates between So. & No. California). Meeting attendance
exceptions must be approved by the Headlite.
ARTICLE 11 - TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
1. .In the event a member shall resign or shall be expelled as a member herein, such a member shall cease to have any property
rights or interest whatsoever in this corporation.
ARTICLE 12 - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
1. These by-laws may be adopted, amended or repealed by the vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all qualified members present and
voting at any annual or special meeting of this corporation; or by the vote or written consent of twelve (12) or more of the
Constellation of Hilites of this corporation; subject always to the power of the members to change or repeal such by-laws; or
by the written consent of a majority of the members of this corporation.
ARTICLE 13 - EXPENDITURES
1. All expenditures up to $1,500.00 for purchase of operating supplies for routine functions shall have the approval
of the Headlite.
2. The Headlite, with concurrence of the officers, shall have authority to make deposits to cover entertainment, agents, and
other convention requirements, to include scheduled meetings of the Constellation of Hilites.
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ARTICLE 14 - DISTRIBUTION OF TROPHIES
1. Any trophies, prizes, or cash award prizes procured with Illuminator funds can only be won by guests registered at the
convention and participating in the events sponsored by The Illuminators, Inc.
2. Trophies, prizes, or cash awards given to Illuminators for distribution by Grocers Associations shall be awarded only for actual
participation by persons registered at conventions, either as door prizes or other programmed activities.
ARTICLE 15 - FINES
1. No fines of any sum of money shall be levied by the presiding officer at any meeting of this organization.
ARTICLE 16 - INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
1. If in the future any Director, Officer, or former director, of this corporation, or their estate shall be defendant or a proposed
defendant in any suit or legal action, or threat of suit or legal action because of, or in connection with, circumstances arising from
any of said directors’ or officers’ act, or duties within the scope of their authority and duties as such director or officer of the
corporation, then and in such events it shall be the policy and sense of this corporation that the then existing Constellation of
Hilites shall forthwith consider each such circumstance submitted to it and determine as to whether or not this corporation will
provide to such director of officer or their estate, legal counsel and costs, and to what extent, in any suit or legal action, or threat
of suit or legal action.
ARTICLE 17 - MAILING ANNUAL BALANCE SHEET, OPERATING STATEMENT AND MINUTES
1. The Tailite shall distribute copies of all annual Balance Sheets and Operating Statements to the members of the Constellation
of Hilites and Dimmed Headlites within ninety days after the annual meeting, or as soon as completed, and of all minutes
following the holding of any meeting, or as soon as completed, and of all minutes following the holding of any meeting of this
organization. The Tailite shall distribute copies of yearly appropriate completed State and Federal Tax forms #990 and #199 to
each of the Illuminator Officers.
2. The operating year of this Corporation shall be from January 1st to December 31st.
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