United Fresh Honors 35 Top Retail Produce Managers

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Wed. May 7th, 2014 - by Sarah Hoxie

This year, 35 produce managers representing 32 different supermarket banners, commissaries, and independent retail stores in 20 states will be honored at the United Fresh 2014 Convention and Trade Show in Chicago this June.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The awards program, sponsored by Ready Pac Foods, pays special recognition to produce managers working every day to increase sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program is now in its 10th year and has honored more than 230 retail managers over 80 retail banners, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img class="small-cropped-image" src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacySmallCroppedImages/tom_stenzel.jpg" alt="cropped_image_050814" /> “Connecting with consumers in the produce department is critical for the fresh produce industry, and we are so appreciative to Ready Pac for its long-time sponsorship of this program,” said United Fresh CEO Tom Stenzel. “As a way to recognize Ready Pac’s 10th anniversary of commitment to this program, we are honoring an additional 10 winners beyond our traditional group.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> This year’s Retail Produce Manager Award winners are…<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Gustavo Agillon, Arteaga’s Food Center, Gilroy, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Larry Aledo, Food Maxx/Save Mart Supermarkets, Brentwood, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Dan Atkinson, Hy-Vee, Inc, Iowa City, IA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Mike Bawol, Tops Markets, Grand Island, NY<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Bob Beaudoin, Albertsons, Lemon Grove, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Bill Denault, Price Chopper/Golub Corporation, Lenox, MA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Douglas DeWitte, Meijer, Grand Haven, MI<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Darin Eversaul, Quality Food Centers, Bellevue, WA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Dan Fabris, Jewel-Osco, Park Ridge, IL<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Alice Firkus, Roundy’s Supermarkets, Steven's Point, WI<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Garrett Fowden, Payson Market Place, Payson, UT<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Joe Gapp, Hy-Vee, Inc, Lincoln, NE<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Sal Gentile, A&P, Yorktown, NY<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Kenny Hackman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Fayetteville, AR<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Jeff Haines, Fry’s Food & Drug Stores, Phoenix, AZ<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Brent Harkleroad, Food City/K-VA-T Food Stores, Kingsport, TN<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Luis Huerta, Raley's Family of Fine Stores, Oakley, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Gina Johnson, The Kroger Company, Dayton, OH<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Bill Logan, Jr., ShopRite, Medford, NJ<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Kendall Lopez-Buitrago, MOMs Organic Market, Alexandria, VA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Steve Mendes, Raley's Family of Fine Stores, Turlock, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Abel Meza, Northgate González Markets, Barrio Logan, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Jason Mooring, Safeway Stores, Marysville, WA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Michele Parks, McClellan Commissary, McClellan, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Patty Patino, Save Mart Supermarkets, Truckee, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Dick Rose, Metcalfe’s Market, Wauwatosa, WI<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Crystal Scherer, Roundy’s Supermarkets, Appleton, WI<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Randy Sheets, Food City/K-VA-T Food Stores, Abingdon, VA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Derek Sibley, Oak Point Fresh Market, Watson, LA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• John Spellman, Kings Food Markets, Livingston, NJ<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Robert Tanaka, Los Angeles AFB Commissary, Los Angeles, CA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Justin Warner, Brookshire Grocery Company, Lindale, TX<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Gina Wasilefsky, Big Y Foods, Northampton, MA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Mike Willis, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Charlotte, NC<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Jake Wittman, Weis Markets, Fogelsville, PA<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “Produce managers across this country make a valuable contribution to the success of our industry,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO of Ready Pac. “These men and women work hard to make sure the produce looks the best on the front lines of retail produce merchandising by engaging and educating their consumers. Ready Pac is very proud to have sponsored the United Fresh Retail Manager Awards Program for the past 10 years to honor these ambassadors for our industry.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Criteria for the award nominations included efforts to increase produce consumption through excellence in merchandising, special displays and promotions, community service, and commitment to customer satisfaction.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> All winners, along with their corporate produce directors, will be honored at United Fresh 2014 during the Produce Celebration Gala, Wednesday, June 11 at Hilton Chicago. In addition to the awards, five Grand Prize recipients will receive an additional $1,000 cash prize.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The Produce Retail Manager Award winners will also be featured in a panel discussion on the United Fresh 2014 trade show floor in the Fresh Marketplace Learning Center.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Congratulations to all the winners!<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.unitedfreshshow.org" target="_new"> United Fresh </a><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">

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