2009-2010 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS · Dominic Ruggiero Food 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000 UC...
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2009-2010 California Grocers Association Educational Foundation
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COLLEGESCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS
COLLEGE2009-2010
California Grocers AssociationEducational Foundation
Laura MauriziDon Beaver Memorial Scholarship – $2,000
CSU San Bernardino, Accounting
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Fontana
Melissa RodowiczLarree Renda Hall of Achievement Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Sacramento, Accounting
Employed by Raley’s in Folsom
Gina BacigalupiConvenience Store Scholarship – $1,500
CSU East Bay, Environmental Sciences
Father, David Bacigalupi, employed by Quik Stop Markets Inc. in Fremont
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cga educational foundation scholarship recipients
This year, a record 263 scholarships totaling $315,500 were awarded to deserving students attending college this fall.
Beginning with just one scholarship in 1998 – the $2,000 Don C. Beaver Scholarship – the Foundation’s program has blossomed to more than 250 scholarships including a $2,000 Hall of Achievement Scholarship and a $1,500 Convenience Store Scholarship. These scholarships are open to CGA member company employees and their dependents.
Legacy and Donor Scholarships are also available membership-wide. Legacy Scholarships are established to honor individuals or companies with a $1,000 college scholarship in their name. Each
Legacy Scholarship represents a long-term commitment of 10 years to our scholarship program. This year we are pleased to add three new Legacy scholarships to the program. Details on these can be found on page 41.
Member-funded Donor Scholarships include ten $1,000 Illuminator Educational Foundation Scholarships, four $500 Stanislaus County Grocers Association Scholarships, two $2,000 Classic Wines of California Scholarships, one $1,000 Larry Kranich Memorial Scholarship funded by Quik Stop Markets and one $1,000 Paul A. Hughes Memorial Scholarship funded by HOWS Markets.
Finally, the Foundation assists member companies with providing scholarships for their employees through the Piggyback Partner-ship Program. Employees of participating companies apply for CGAEF Scholarships and automatically become eligible for their company’s scholarships.
For more information on the scholarship program, contact Brianne Korte at [email protected] or (916) 448-3545.
Foundation congratulates
college scholarship recipients
2009-2010
“The Foundation congratulates this year’s college
scholarship recipients,” said CGAEF President Ronald Fong.
“We also wish to thank our member companies for
providing the hundreds of scholarships that will help these
deserving students attain their educational goals.”
Samantha WalzLou Amen Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Liberal Studies
Mother, Kimberly Walz, employed by Raley’s in West Sacramento
Anthony MoralesRoger K. Hughes Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Riverside Community College, Criminal Justice
Father, Richard Morales, employed by Superior Grocers in Moreno Valley
Devin GildeaBill MacAloney Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Santiago Canyon College, Engineering
Employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Corona
Derek HrubeniukBob Wilson Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Business Management
Father, Al Hrubeniuk, employed by Smart and Final Stores in Commerce
Allison LattaBimbo Bakeries USA Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Colgate University, Undecided
Mother, Lori Latta, employed by Trader Joe’s Company in Monrovia
Victoria HuntDon Kaplan Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Folsom Lake College, Anthropology
Mother, Anne Hunt, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Placerville
Denisse Santa CruzAl Plamann Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, English
Mother, Norma Santa Cruz, employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Valencia
Pulkit PahwaGene & Peggy Yee Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Santa Clara University, Finance
Mother, Sonia Pahwa, employed by Bonfare Markets Inc. in Milpitas
Alex SalazarJack Brown Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nuclear Engineering
Father, Alex Salazar, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino
Scott MatsubaraDarioush Khaledi Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Mathematics
Mother, Patricia Matsubara, employed by Vons in Los Angeles
Aaron NaleySave Mart Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Azusa Pacific University, Business Finance
Father, David Naley, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Whittier
Briana WeirJoey & Florence Franco Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
University of Redlands, Psychology
Father, Larry Weir, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Redlands
Steven SanchezPeter & Jody Larkin Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fresno, Law
Father, Ignacio Sanchez, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Visalia
Spencer RidenourTrelut Family Legacy Scholarship – $1,000
Christian Brothers University, Sports Management
Mother, Isabel Ridenour, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Riverside
legacy scholarship recipients
Donor Scholarship Recipients
Johnna GemelosClassic Wines of California Scholarship – $2,000
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Medicine
Father, Stephen Gemelos, employed by Food 4 Less in Lodi
Brandon RokosClassic Wines of California Scholarship – $2,000
UC Los Angeles, Biochemistry
Mother, Sharon Rokos, employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Moorpark
Maria BolanosIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Berkeley, Communications
Father, Reynold Bolanos, employed by Unified Grocers, Inc. in Commerce
Megan ChanIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
St. Louis University, Biology
Mother, Deanna Chan, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Renee OlsonIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Communications
Mother, Caryn Olson, employed by Nestle USA in Agoura
Brandon PopeIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
University of Kansas, Business Management
Father, Jeffrey Pope, em-ployed by Sara Lee Bakery Group in Sacramento
Lauren PowellIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
University of the Pacific, Dentistry
Father, Mark Powell, employed by NuCal Foods in Ripon
Navim MobinLarry Kranich Scholarship – $1,000
UC Davis, Biochemistry
Father, Iradj Mobin, employed by Quik Stop Markets Inc. in Fremont
Carly RichIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Biochemistry
Mother, Linda Rich, employed by Safeway Inc. in Auburn
Elizabeth Del CurtoStanislaus County Grocers Association Scholarship – $500
Ave Maria University, Music
Father, Andre Del Curto, employed by Costco Wholesale in Modesto
Sarah ReidIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Ashford University, Psychology
Employed by California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corp. in Burbank
Christina LawrencePaul A. Hughes Memorial Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Nutritional/Exercise Science
Father, Oscar Lawrence III, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Danville
Kimberly ScantlandIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Biola University, Psychology
Father, Eric Scantland, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co.
Emily HansenStanislaus County Grocers Association Scholarship – $500
UC Los Angeles, Nursing
Father, John Hansen, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Dublin
Andrew SerpaIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Berkeley, Engineering
Mother, Kathleen Tharp, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Modesto
Conner McCabeStanislaus County Grocers Association Scholarship – $500
Azusa Pacific University, Cinematic Arts
Father, John McCabe, employed by Cost Less Food Company in Ceres
Robert StachofskyIlluminators Educational Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
University of Washington, Biology
Father, David Stachofsky, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Reno
Lauren SerpaStanislaus County Grocers Association Scholarship – $500
UC Santa Barbara, Communications
Mother, Kathleen Tharp, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Modesto
Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Emily BrooksAlbertsons for College Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Psychology
Father, Randolph Brooks, employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Lomita
Ryan CardinaleAlbertsons for College Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Diego, Neuropsychology
Father, Jasper Cardinale, employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Lompoc
Alyssa GarneauAlbertsons for College Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Bernardino, Business Management
Employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga
Arjan JooyanAlbertsons for College Scholarship – $1,000
University of San Diego, Law
Father, Rodwin Jooyan, employed by Albertsons, Inc. in La Mesa
Jeanne NashAlbertsons for College Scholarship – $1,000
University of Redlands, Business Management
Employed by Albertsons, Inc. in Fullerton
Kelly EspinozaBig Saver Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly Pomona, Landscape Architecture
Employed by Big Saver Foods in Riverside
Gregorio GutierrezBig Saver Foods Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Political Science
Father, Sanjuanita Gutierrez, employed by Big Saver Foods in Long Beach
Virginia AguirreEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
UC San Diego, Undecided
Father, Rodolfo Aguirre, employed by Bodega Latina in Arleta
Wendy RamosEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Los Angeles, Business Management
Mother, Mirna Hernandez Ramos, employed by El Super in Huntington Park
Sabina YepezBig Saver Foods Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Communications
Mother, Maritza Yepez, employed by Big Saver Foods in El Cereno
Brenda HermosilloEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly Pomona, Sociology
Mother, Francisca de Hermosillo, employed by El Super in Covina
Cynthia PazBig Saver Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Pasadena City College, Social Studies
Mother, Iris Paz, employed by Big Saver Foods in Los Angeles
Alejandro AlvarezEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Medicine
Mother, Claudia Alvarez, employed by Bodega Latina in South Gate
Marlenne RuizEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
East Los Angeles College, Communicative Disorders
Employed by El Super in South Gate
Julissa YepezBig Saver Foods Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Psychology
Mother, Maritza Yepez, employed by Big Saver Foods in El Cereno
Evelyn HermosilloEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
Citrus College, Undecided
Mother, Francisca de Hermosillo, employed by El Super in Covina
Bryce SmithCalifornia Shopping Cart Retrieval Corp. Scholarship – $2,500
CSU Northridge, Kinesiology
Father, Neal Smith, employed by California Shopping Cart Retrieval Corp. in Burbank
Abel JaureguiEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
DeVry University, Business Management
Employed by El Super in North Hollywood
Aide AguirreEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
UC Berkeley, American Studies
Father, Rodolfo Aguirre, employed by Bodega Latina in Arleta
Maria MoranEl Super Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Los Angeles, Biochemistry
Mother, Maria Ortiz Moran, employed by Bodega Latina in South Gate
Brenette AlamilloFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Psychology
Father, Hector Alamillo, employed by Food 4 Less in Perris
Deanna AlvarezFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
University of New Mexico, Communications/Journalism
Father, Isaias Alvarez, employed by Food 4 Less in Las Vegas
Emilia Gil PenaFoods Co. Scholarship – $1,000
American River College, Retail Management
Employed by Foods Co. in Sacramento
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Sean HeryetFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Economics/Finance
Employed by Food 4 Less in Las Vegas
Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Desiree HollowayFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly Pomona, Graphic Design
Mother, Pamela Holloway, employed by Food 4 Less in Colton
Stephen JohnsonFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
University of Phoenix, Information Technology
Employed by Food 4 Less in Las Vegas
Glenn JonesFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
El Camino College, Business Management
Employed by Food 4 Less in Gardena
Christina LugrainFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Loma Linda University, Nursing
Mother, Maria Lugrain, employed by Food 4 Less in Beaumont
Katie McDiarmidFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Brigham Young University, Exercise Science
Father, Don McDiarmid, employed by Food 4 Less in Temecula
Justin McKeeFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly Pomona, Accounting
Employed by Food 4 Less in Chino
Britney MendozaFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
St. John’s University, Government/Politics
Mother, Roberta Mendoza, employed by Food 4 Less in Henderson
Paola RiveraFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Cerritos College, Business Management
Employed by Food 4 Less in Downey
Sharlyn HoffFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Sacramento, Criminal Justice
Father, Clyde Hoff, employed by Food 4 Less in Stockton
Nathan OsorioFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
UC Irvine, English
Father, Xavier Osorio, employed by Food 4 Less in East Los Angeles
Dominic RuggieroFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Business Administration
Employed by Food 4 Less in Riverside
Elizabeth MunozFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
Santa Monica College, Political Science
Employed by Food 4 Less in Los Angeles
Antonio RodriguezFoods Co. Scholarship – $1,000
San Jose State University, Computer Science
Employed by Foods Co. in Salinas
Jeffrey HoornaertFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
University of the Pacific, Sports Medicine
Father, Jon Hoornaert, employed by PAQ Inc. in Stockton
Brianna RamirezFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
University of Redlands, Biology
Mother, Maria Sierra, employed by Food 4 Less in Colton
Estefany ZendejasFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Business Management
Mother, Norma Zendejas, employed by Food 4 Less in Torrance
Consuelo RamosFood 4 Less Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Dominguez Hills, Accounting
Employed by Food 4 Less in Torrance
Alejandro AbregoFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
San Joaquin Delta College, Business Management
Employed by Food 4 Less in Stockton
Berlyn ReisenauerFoods Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Newcastle University, Communications
Mother, Tammy Reisenauer, employed by Foods Co. in Bakersfield
Christopher EwbankFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Business Management
Father, Brian Ewbank, employed by Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel in Stockton
Joshua HoornaertFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
Drexel University, Sports Medicine
Father, Jon Hoornaert, employed by PAQ Inc. in Stockton
Jessica KentFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
Mesa State College, Kinesiology
Mother, Veronica Kent, employed by PAQ Inc. in Stockton
Thom LumaguiFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
San Joaquin Delta College, Nursing
Father, Thomas Lumagui, employed by Rancho San Miguel in Stockton
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Robert McGheeFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
Merced College, Industrial Technology
Employed by Rancho San Miguel in Merced
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Ginger MooneyFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
University of the Pacific, Theatre Arts
Mother, Merline Mooney, employed by Food 4 Less in Stockton
Yand XiongFood 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Stanislaus, Sociology
Employed by Food 4 Less in Stockton
Christopher NeumannBernie Gelson Scholarship – $5,000
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Engineering
Mother, Laura Neumann, employed by Arden Group, Inc in Compton
Shannon O’ConnorBernie Briskin Scholarship – $5,000
UC Los Angeles, History
Mother, Teri O’Connor, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Westlake Village
Adriana OrnelasAllan Scharn Scholarship – $2,500
UC Santa Barbara, Spanish
Father, Ruben Ornelas, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Tarzana
Sean DaviesBill Roulette Scholarship – $2,500
UC Davis, Undecided
Mother, Denise Davies, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Westlake Village
Juan ChairesGelson’s Markets Scholarship – $1,000
Undecided, Undecided
Mother, Uriel Chaires, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Dana Point
Caitlin De LorimierHOWS Markets Scholarship – $3,000
UC Los Angeles, Psychology
Employed by HOWS Market in Pasadena
Anna HensonNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Nursing
Employed by Holiday Market in Redding
Max PolakowGelson’s Markets Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Business Management
Father, Jack Polakow, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Encino
Stacey RauenHOWS Markets Scholarship – $2,000
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Biomedical Engineering
Mother, Nancy Rauen, employed by HOWS Market in Pasadena
Sarah KellerGelson’s Markets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Business Management
Father, Steven Keller, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Los Angeles
Frankie MedinaHOWS Markets Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Northridge, English
Employed by HOWS Market in Granada Hills
Samantha MooseNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Chico, Engineering
Mother, Barbara Moose, employed by Holiday Quality Foods in Redding
Adam RoeGelson’s Markets Scholarship – $1,000
Otis College of Art and Design, Toy Design
Father, Bruce Roe, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Encino
Kristen GensleyHOWS Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Child Development
Mother, Debra Gensley, employed by HOWS Market in Granada Hills
Robert VasquezGelson’s Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Business Administration
Father, Anthony Vasquez, employed by Gelson’s Markets in Calabasas
David LegerHOWS Markets Scholarship – $1,000
UC San Diego, Political Science
Father, Normand Leger, employed by HOWS Market in Torrance
Shelby BeesonHOWS Markets Scholarship – $3,000
CSU Northridge, Sociology
Employed by HOWS Market in Granada Hills
Jumana AbdallahK.V. Mart Educational Foundation Scholarship – $2,000
Pasadena City College, Nursing
Employed by Valu-Mart in Temple City
Emerald PetersonNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $500
Shasta College, Business Management
Employed by Holiday Quality Foods in Redding
Tiffany RobertsonNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $500
UC Davis, Biopsychology/ Neuroscience
Mother, Mary Robertson, employed by Sav-Mor Foods in Quincy
Brenda RomoNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $500
CSU Chico, History
Employed by Sav-Mor Foods in Corning
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Michael SkjerpenNorth State Grocery Scholarship – $500
Palomar College, Computers
Employed by North State Grocery
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Pamela CanelaNorthgate Gonzalez Markets Scholarship – $500
UC Santa Cruz, Psychology
Father, Fernando Canela, employed by Northgate Gonzalez Market in West Covina
Cristopher MunozNorthgate Gonzalez Markets Scholarship – $500
UC Berkeley, Ethnic Studies
Father, Antonia Vazquez, employed by Northgate Gonzalez Market in Buena Park
Luis YepezNorthgate Gonzalez Markets Scholarship – $500
Long Beach City College, Aerospace Tech
Mother, Dolores Yepez, employed by Northgate Gonzalez Market in Bell
Maher MekhailNutricion Fundamental/Prime Time Scholarship – $1,000
DeVry University, Accounting
Employed by Nutricion Fundamental, Inc. in City of Industry
Scott AriotoPW Supermarkets Educational Scholarship – $2,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Engineering
Father, Donald Arioto, employed by PW Markets in San Jose
Amanda DeanPW Supermarkets Educational Scholarship – $2,000
Sonoma State University, Undecided
Mother, Rena Dean, employed by PW Markets in Castro Valley
Gary SavellPW Supermarkets Educational Scholarship – $2,000
UC Davis, Horticulture
Mother, Jean Savell, employed by PW Markets in Castro Valley
Myles CuppRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Fullerton College, Physics
Mother, Rebecca Cupp, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Compton
David GuzmanRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Biochemistry
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Lake Forest
Alma AriasRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Irvine, Political Science
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Santa Clarita
Emily GeeRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Political Science
Father, Don Gee, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Manhattan Beach
Kyle WongPW Supermarkets Educational Scholarship – $2,000
UC Irvine, Business Management
Mother, Jeanne Wong, employed by PW Markets in San Jose
Kelly FeiwelesRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Irvine, Psychology
Father, Eddie Feiweles, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Newbery Park
Eric HernandezRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Sociology/Criminal Justice
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Los Angeles
Cameron BrownRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Business Management
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Long Beach
Jenise GleasonRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
College of the Desert, Communication Disorders
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Indio
Asasha ButlerRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Arizona State University, Business Management
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Corona
Leticia GomezRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Business Management
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Brea
Holly ChampagneRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Azusa Pacific University, Theatre Arts
Mother, Kimi Champagne, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Lancaster
Mario GutierrezRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Bernardino, Criminal Justice
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Indio
Jennifer HoritoRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Biology
Father, Dan Horito, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Compton
Robert HullRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Universal Technical Institute, Automotive Tech
Mother, Terri Hull, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Arcadia
Alicia HuttonRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Concordia University, Psychology
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Lake Forest
P IGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Joelyn IvankovicRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
College of the Canyons, Kinesiology
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Valencia
Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Jayme JohnsonRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Biochemistry
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Riverside
Devina LicerioRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Bernardino, Marketing
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Moreno Valley
Claire LopezRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Political Science
Father, Ignacio Lopez, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Compton
Kyle MicaleRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
College of the Canyons, Geography
Mother, Amanda Micale, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Canyon Country
Lynisha NashRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Liberal Studies
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Los Angeles
Robin RallsRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Palomar College, Business Management
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co.
Jonathan RizziRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Riverside Community College, Undecided
Father, Frank Rizzi, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Riverside
Natalie VargasRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Engineering
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Murrieta
Theresa BoylanSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
New York University, Undecided
Father, Michael Boylan, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Talia ShayaRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Business Management
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Calabasas
Sarai HernandezRio Ranch Markets Scholarship – $500
Chaffey College, Criminal Justice
Mother, Concepcion Linos, employed by Glen Avon Foods Inc. in Riverside
Timothy RizziRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Bernardino, Music
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Riverside
Desarea WilsonRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Riverside Community College, Chemistry
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Riverside
Tucker BrofftSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Political Science
Mother, Norma Brofft, employed by Safeway Inc. in Scotts Valley
Sharon ShepherdRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Family and Consumer Affairs
Employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Long Beach
Alexander PinedoRio Ranch Markets Scholarship – $500
Crafton Hills College, Architecture
Employed by Rio Ranch Market in San Bernardino
Brian SoumakianRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Computer Science
Mother, Patricia Soumakian, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Temple City
Joseph ArongSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Pepperdine University, Biology
Mother, Ruth Arong, employed by Safeway Inc. in Discovery Bay
Paul StoneRalphs Grocery Co. Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Engineering
Mother, Helen Stone, employed by Ralphs Grocery Co. in Agoura
Karina BaptistaSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Davis, Human Development
Mother, Maria Baptista, employed by Safeway Inc. in Vallejo
Trevor CabreraSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC San Diego, Medicine
Mother, Debbie Cabrera, employed by Safeway Inc. in Fair Oaks
Breanna CorderSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
San Diego State University, Nursing
Mother, Rosanne Corder, employed by Safeway Inc. in Antioch
Susan CorderoSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Sonoma State University, Business
Father, Roberto Cordero, employed by Safeway Inc. in Hayward
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Victoria DuSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
San Jose State University, Nursing
Mother, Van Hoang, employed by Safeway Inc. in San Jose
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Leah FoltzSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Biology
Father, James Foltz, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Kelsey FoltzSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Theatre Arts
Father, James Foltz, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Justin GallianiSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Cruz, Literature
Father, Michael Galliani, employed by Safeway Inc. in Fort Bragg
Cameron LeeSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Berkeley, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
Mother, Carolyn Lee, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Briana MeehanSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Northern Arizona University, Exercise Science
Father, William Meehan, employed by Vons in Santa Fe Springs
Christopher MeyerSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Expressions and Art Institute, Game Art Design
Mother, Margaret Meyer, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Smita PatilSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Irvine, Political Science
Father, Narayan Patil, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
Chris WolcottSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
University of Puget Sound, Undecided
Mother, Diana Wolcott, employed by Safeway Inc. in Walnut Creek
Justin JewettSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
Gavilan Community College, Chemistry
Employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Hollister
Brian SackettSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Civil Engineering
Employed by Safeway Inc. in Healdsburg
Ramon BaezSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
West Hills Community College, Business Management
Employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Coalinga
Monica RileySafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC Davis, Biology
Father, Robert Riley, employed by Safeway Inc. in Pleasanton
David YeeSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC San Diego, Computer Science
Mother, Debora Flood-Yee, employed by Vons in San Diego
Michele MartinSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
University of the Pacific, Business Management
Mother, Diane Haynes, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Riverbank
Devin SanchezSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Napa Valley College, Nursing
Father, Richard Sanchez, employed by Safeway Inc.
Matthew BallmentSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
University of Nevada, Reno, Nursing
Employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Auburn
Narisa SilverSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
UC San Diego, International Studies/Economics
Mother, Mayuree Lorvoralak, employed by Safeway Inc. in Walnut Creek
Larissa BoyerSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
CSU Chico, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Father, Lee Boyer, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Lodi
Cody Van Der LindenSafeway Foundation Scholarship – $1,000
Undecided, Finance
Mother, Katherine Van Der Linden, employed by Vons in Carlsbad
Amy HuSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
UC Davis, Sociology
Mother, Jin Hua Huang, employed by Lucky’s in San Francisco
Lauren SpenceSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
CSU Fresno, Business Management
Mother, Leslie Dun, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Fresno
Tyler TorresSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
Merced College, Kinesiology
Father, Roy Torres, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Atwater
Lacey WinterSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
Western Nevada College, Retail Management
Employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Carson City
P IGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Joshua ZlaketSave Mart Supermarkets Scholarship – $500
University of Oregon, Business Management
Mother, Julianne Zlaket, employed by Save Mart Supermarkets in Grass Valley
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Ashlee BentonScolari’s Food and Drug Co. Scholarship – $500
University of Nevada, Reno, Nursing
Father, Thomas Benton, employed by Scolari’s Food and Drug Co. in Sparks
Brittany Faller-StimpsonScolari’s Food and Drug Co. Scholarship – $500
University of Nevada, Reno, Veterinary
Mother, Karen Stimpson, employed by Scolari’s Food and Drug Co. in Gardnerville
Joseph KruseScolari’s Food and Drug Co. Scholarship – $500
Western Nevada Community College, Public Health
Employed by Scolari’s Food and Drug Co. in Gardnerville
Gina LeeScolari’s Food and Drug Co. Scholarship – $500
University of Nevada, Reno, Criminal Justice
Father, Ronald Lee, employed by Scolari’s Food and Drug Co. in Reno
Robert BeckmanStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
UC Irvine, Computer Science/Engineering
Mother, Karen Beckman, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Anaheim
Hunter BolinStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
San Francisco State University, History
Mother, Joyce Bolin, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Carlsbad
Ean Brown - MeachamStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
Boise State University, International Business
Employed by Stater Bros. Markets in San Jacinto
Melody SuarezStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
UC Berkeley, Undecided
Father, Nicolas Bernal, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Redlands
Karina AlvarezSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
Carnegie Mellon University, Statistics
Father, Raul Alvarez, employed by Super A Foods in South Gate
Nicholas EspinozaStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Marcos, Communications
Father, Alfred Espinoza, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino
Kourtney VandenburghStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Nutrition
Employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Long Beach
Melissa CampbellStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Health Science
Mother, Judy Campbell, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Hesperia
Mark ThomasStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
CSU San Bernardino, Criminal Justice
Father, Mark Thomas, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Calimesa
Jade HarbSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
Cal Poly Pomona, Veterinary
Father, Richard Harb, employed by Super A Foods in Montebello
Mikael HounanianStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
College of the Canyons, Political Science
Employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Santa Clarita
Kayla NelsonJim & Linda Stump Scholarship – $500
Grossmont Community College, Nursing
Employed by Stump’s Market in San Diego
Jacob OchsnerStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Mathematics
Father, Kevin Ochsner, employed by Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino
Bo StumpJim & Linda Stump Scholarship – $500
Cuyamaca College, Graphic Design
Father, Dirk Stump, employed by Stump’s Market in San Diego
Jason RobinsStater Bros. Markets Scholarship – $1,000
Brigham Young University - Idaho, Human Biology
Employed by Stater Bros. Markets in Ridgecrest
Cynthia AlvarezSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Long Beach, Forensic Science
Father, Raul Alvarez, employed by Super A Foods in South Gate
Stacy JohnsonSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Long Beach, Teaching
Mother, Nancy Bonasoro, employed by Super A Foods in Commerce
Aaron PaxtonSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
University of San Diego, Engineering
Father, Patrick Paxton, employed by Super A Foods in Commerce
Daniella SawayaSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
UC Berkeley, Architecture
Father, Nicolas Sawaya, employed by Super A Foods in Monrovia
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Jennifer TedmoriSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Long Beach, Communications
Father, Joud Tedmori, employed by Super A Foods in Commerce
Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Jude TedmoriSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
CSU Fullerton, Film/Television/Radio
Father, Joud Tedmori, employed by Super A Foods in Commerce
Amanda TimoneySuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
UC Santa Cruz, Pharmacy
Mother, Joanne Timoney, employed by Super A Foods in Commerce
Kyle WeirSuper A Foods Scholarship – $2,000
John Brown University, Photography/Graphic Design
Father, Dave Weir, employed by Super A Foods in Eagle Rock
Reynaldo AguilarponceSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Santa Monica College, Political Science
Employed by Superior Grocers in Los Angeles
Sesiah AguirreSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Mount San Antonio College, Medicine
Step-Father, Mario Arciniega, employed by Superior Grocers in Ontario
Leslie ChinSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Psychology
Father, Tommy Chin, employed by Superior Grocers in Rialto
Guadalupe Garcia-BravoSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Mount St. Mary’s College, Biology
Employed by Superior Grocers in Arleta
Martin KouSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Electrical Engineering
Mother, Agnes Oc Yue, employed by Superior Grocers in Corona
Sergio RamirezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Dominguez Hills, Business Management
Mother, Florisa Ramirez, employed by Superior Grocers
Kimberly HanSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Psychology
Father, Jeffery Han, employed by Superior Grocers in Santa Fe Springs
Eduardo LopezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Irvine Valley College, Undecided
Mother, Angelita Lopez, employed by Superior Warehouse in Santa Ana
Jesus GonzalezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Biology
Mother, Delia Gonzalez, employed by Superior Grocers in Los Angeles
Laura LopezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Child Development
Mother, Angelita Lopez, employed by Superior Warehouse in Santa Ana
Jose RamosSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Political Science
Father, Jose Ramos-Flores, employed by Superior Grocers in Los Angeles
Carla HernandezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Pacific Union College, Nursing
Father, Manuel Hernandez, employed by Superior Grocers in Covina
Kimberly MelchorSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Northern Arizona University, Political Science
Mother, Marlene Ursua Melchor, employed by Superior Grocers in Fontana
Gloria HernandezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Mount St. Mary’s College, Political Science
Father, Francisco Hernandez Cortez, employed by Superior Grocers in Los Angeles
Nicholas MooreSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Los Angeles, Criminal Justice
Father, William Moore, employed by Superior Grocers in Compton
Aura Herrera LopezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Mount San Antonio College, Sociology
Mother, Maria Lopez, employed by Superior Grocers in Covina
John MurrySuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Long Beach City College, Human Services
Employed by Superior Grocers in Long Beach
Lorena RomeroSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Long Beach, Political Science
Mother, Rosa Ramirez, employed by Superior Grocers in Huntington Park
Vanessa SalvadorSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Business Management
Mother, Noemi Salvador, employed by Superior Grocers in Santa Fe Springs
Enrique Servantes FonsecaSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
East Los Angeles College, Mathematics
Employed by Superior Super Warehouse in Montebello
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Tanya Shirazi-GalvezSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, English
Mother, Dina Galvez, employed by Superior Super Warehouse in Inglewood
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Cristina SuhSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
UC Riverside, Business Management
Mother, Naomi Suh, employed by Superior Grocers in Santa Fe Springs
Adriana TorresSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Los Angeles Valley College, Nursing
Employed by Superior Super Warehouse in Pacoima
Leanne VenancioSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Northridge, Psychology
Mother, Cornelia Venancio, employed by Superior Grocers in Los Angeles
Sharon WilhiteSuperior Grocers Scholarship – $1,000
Riverside Community College, Physics
Employed by Superior Grocers in Corona
Jeremy HiyaneTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Biology
Father, Gerald Hiyane, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Jillian KamTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
Portland State University, Community Health
Father, Gordon Kam, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Shaun KamidaTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
Kapiolani Community College, Secondary Education
Employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Reece OtsukaTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering
Father, Darren Otsuka, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Alan ZandiWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $3,500
UC Berkeley, Film Studies
Father, Sal Zandi, employed by Whole Foods Market in San Diego
Ikaika Kekua-LuisTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
San Diego State University, Engineering
Step-Father, James DeJesus, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Valerie YuanUnified Grocers, Inc. Scholarship – $1,000
University of Southern California, Human Development and Aging
Mother, Grace Yuan, em-ployed by Unified Grocers, Inc. in City of Commerce
Elyse KandaTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Hilo, Mathematics
Mother, Pauline Kanda, employed by Times Supermarket in Kaneohe
Jacob VinluanTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Hilo, Biology
Mother, Jacqueline Vinluan, employed by Times Supermarket in Pearl City
Anna MatthisWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $3,000
UC Irvine, Physics
Mother, Ellen Matthis, employed by Whole Foods Market in Tustin
Jennifer LauTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Asian Studies
Father, Kenneth Lau, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Gary ByrneWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $5,000
Loyola Marymount University. Engineering
Father, Sean Byrne, employed by Whole Foods Market in Sherman Oaks
Sarah LumTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Biology
Father, Stanley Lum, employed by Times Supermarket in Honolulu
Katrena HamWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $4,000
Arizona State University, Psychology
Employed by Whole Foods Market in Chandler
Jordie OcenarTimes Supermarkets Scholarship – $1,000
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Anthropology
Mother, Judy Watanabe, employed by Times Supermarket in Pearl City
Kati PebleyWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $3,500
San Diego State University, Nursing
Employed by Whole Foods Market in La Jolla
Esther McGuireWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $2,500
CSU Northridge, Liberal Studies
Employed by Whole Foods Market in Valencia
Monica NavarretteWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $2,500
Gateway Community College, Nursing
Employed by Whole Foods Market in Phoenix
Samuel DominguezWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $1,000
UC Los Angeles, Comparative Literature
Employed by Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica
PIGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
Cody HounanianWhole Foods Market Scholarship – $1,000
UC Santa Barbara, Physics/Chemistry
Mother, Debbie Hounanian, employed by Whole Foods Market in Sherman Oaks
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Piggyback Partnership Scholarship Recipients
Rita DiazWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
University of Phoenix, Business Management
Employed by WinCo Foods in Modesto
Kathryn GallegoWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Umpqua Community College, Business Management
Employed by WinCo Foods in Myrtle Creek
Kevin HendersonWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Clark College, Psychology
Employed by WinCo Foods in Vancouver
Julio HernandezWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Modesto Junior College, Accounting
Employed by WinCo Foods in Modesto
Michael JohnsonWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Seattle Central Community College, ASL Interpreter
Employed by WinCo Foods in Federal Way
Krysta JohnsonWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Clark College, Undecided
Employed by WinCo Foods in Longview
Tristin JohnsonWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Pierce Community College, Medicine
Employed by WinCo Foods in Puyallup
Ashley OsbornWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Oregon State University, Elementary Education
Employed by WinCo Foods in Corvallis
Elizabeth MadduxWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Clark College, Business Administration
Employed by WinCo Foods in Vancouver
Tara QuallsWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Everest College, Massage Therapy
Employed by WinCo Foods in Vancouver
Janel VictorioWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
CSU Fullerton, Health Services & Tech.
Employed by WinCo Foods in Pomona
Andrea YohoWinCo Foods Scholarship – $1,000
Washington State University, Biology
Employed by WinCo Foods in Vancouver
P IGGYBACK PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP RECIP IENTS ARE L ISTED BY COMPANY
The CGA Educational Foundation proudly recognizes three new Legacy Scholarship Donors: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Darioush Khaledi, and Gene and Peggy Yee. The Legacy Scholarship Program is designed to recognize and honor California’s grocery leaders for their many contributions. Under the program, donors commit a minimum of $10,000 to fund annual $1,000 scholarships in the honored individual’s name.
The retail industry has had a generous and tireless leader in Doug Detherage, Director of Customer Relations with Bimbo Bakeries USA. Detherage, of Rancho Mirage, first experienced working in the retail world as a grocery courtesy clerk at age 15. From there, he went on to enjoy a long and productive career in the bread industry. Over the years, he worked to develop strong relationships between suppliers and retailers through the Illuminators, the California Grocers Association, and the Food Industry Sales Managers Club. Detherage also has been an effective supporter of educational programs as a past CGA board member and through his service on CGA’s Educational Foundation Board.
One of California’s most successful independent grocery operators, Darioush Khaledi built his K.V. Mart chain in the Los Angeles area on the twin platforms of serving the community and creating a well-trained workforce. In that same spirit, Khaledi, Chairman and CEO of K.V. Mart, has worked as a leader in the industry to strengthen the business climate for retailers and advance educational opportunities for retailers and their families. Khaledi, a former chair of CGA, left his native Iran in 1976 to protest its dictatorship regime. Today, besides being a successful California retailer, Khaledi is the owner of Darioush Winery in Napa Valley, which produces world-renowned wines in a setting celebrating Persian culture.
legacy scholarship program
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Bimbo Bakeries USA
Lou Amen, Began 2004
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Began 2009
Jack Brown, Began 2004
Joey and Florence Franco, Began 2008
Roger K. Hughes, Began 2006
Don Kaplan, Began 2005
Darioush Khaledi, Began 2009
Peter and Jody Larkin, Began 2008
W. Bill MacAloney, Began 2005
Al Plamann, Began 2007
Save Mart Supermarkets, Began 2005
Trelut Family, Began 2008
Bob Wilson, Began 2005
Gene and Peggy Yee, Began 2009
Darioush Khaledi
Began 2009
Began 2009
Gene Yee’s experience and accomplishments in the grocery business have spanned more than half a century. Yee came to this country as a child from China, built his first grocery store in San Jose in 1948, which grew into Dick’s supermarket chain of 15 stores operating until 2001. Over the years, Yee did all he could to help new immigrants get started in the industry, as well. A longtime leader in the retail world, Yee’s generous spirit and commitment to the industry played out into notable achievements: He was Chairman of the California Grocers Association in 1974 and inducted into the Sales Managers Club’s Grocers Hall of Fame in 1997.
Gene and Peggy Yee Began 2009
2009 legacy scholarship donors
