Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Top Shot @ Topgolf tournament on Thursday, October 23 in Roseville, CA! Your participation and generosity made the day a tremendous success, helping raise vital funds to support college scholarships for grocery workers and their families. Because of your contributions, more students will have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and build a brighter future. We appreciate your continued support of CGAEF’s mission to strengthen the grocery industry by empowering people to learn and grow.
Tournament Winners
First Place Chris Celotti, Culture Pop John Flores, Culture Pop Mike Philipps, Mesa Verde Trading Company
Second Place – C&S Wholesale Grocers Tiffany Bryan Jeremy Cullifer Martin Guerrero Eric Pearlman
Third Place – Classic Wines of California Lou Barbero Pete Bouskos Brian Hudgins Charlie McClung
Best Effort Player Billy Molander, Kellanova
Top Shot @ Topgolf Photos
Two men are indoors, smiling and shaking hands. One wears a navy blue sweater with a name badge, while the other wears a light gray shirt and holds a notepad. Gray curtains and an open door are visible in the background.
Two people smile and exchange a navy blue tote bag at an indoor event, while three others stand in the background talking and holding bags. The atmosphere appears friendly and casual.
Five people stand close together indoors, smiling at the camera. They wear name tags and casual attire, suggesting a professional or social event. The background shows other attendees and modern interior features.
Three men stand and sit around a table at an indoor sports venue, smiling and talking. Drinks, condiments, and phones are on the table. Multiple screens and signs, including Fiesta Nachos, are visible in the background.
Five adults stand closely together indoors at a social event, smiling at the camera. Two women hold drinks, all wear name badges, and the group stands in a modern, well-lit room with others mingling in the background.
Two people sit at a table with Corona-branded items, smiling at the camera. Behind them are TV screens, a sign that reads Constellation Brands, and golf bays at a Topgolf venue.
A man wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt smiles while holding a golf club, standing on a driving range mat ready to hit a golf ball. The outdoor driving range is visible in the background.
Five people stand together at a Topgolf venue, three of them wearing colorful Surfside canned drink costumes. They are smiling, and various Surfside drink products are displayed in front of them.
Two people wearing light blue shirts and name tags stand at a counter with snacks and drinks at an outdoor golf entertainment venue, with golf bays and nets visible in the background. Blue and red balloons are nearby.
Four people stand smiling at a golf driving range, with one woman holding a golf club. They wear casual golf attire and name tags, and a man on the right gives a thumbs up. Sunlight brightens the outdoor setting.
Four smiling adults sit around a high-top table at a golf driving range, with drinks and buckets of beer on the table. The outdoor golf bays are visible in the background through large windows.
A group of people relax on couches at a Topgolf venue while one person stands swinging a golf club at the driving range. Drinks and snacks are on the table, with nets and targets visible outside.
Five people stand smiling at a golf driving range, wearing name tags and casual clothes. The group poses together in front of golf bays and nets, with bright outdoor lighting and a Topgolf sign visible.
Five people stand and smile while raising bottled drinks together at an outdoor venue with golf bays in the background. A table with assorted drinks and glasses is in front of them.
Four people stand and talk near a table with snacks and drinks at a golf driving range. Golf clubs are visible, and the range is seen through the netted windows in the background on a sunny day.
Five people stand together and smile at an outdoor driving range, with golf balls, clubs, and targets visible in the background under a sunny sky. They all wear name tags and casual or business casual clothing.
Two smiling adults, a man in a light blue polo and a woman in a black polo, stand close together indoors with name badges, posing for a photo near a golf simulator screen.
Three people stand at a high table in a golf driving range. Two men and one woman are wearing dark polo shirts with name tags. One man flashes a peace sign while the others smile or check a phone. Golf bays and screens are visible.
Four people stand and talk in a semi-circle at an indoor-outdoor venue with golf equipment visible. Two men wear black shirts, one man wears a jacket, and a woman wears sunglasses. Monitors and grassy scenery are in the background.
Five men stand together indoors, smiling at the camera, wearing conference name tags. Some have their arms around each other in a friendly gesture. The background shows chairs and large windows with daylight coming in.
A woman wearing a blue top and black pants prepares to hit a golf ball at a driving range, aiming toward colorful target areas on the field. The Topgolf logo is visible on a nearby barrier.
Five men stand together smiling for a group photo in an indoor-outdoor venue, wearing casual or business-casual clothing and name tags, with golf bays and screens visible in the background.
Four men stand and smile together indoors at an event booth for “double pop soda.” They wear event badges and casual business attire; golf clubs and sports screens are visible in the background.
Five men stand and talk around a bar-height table at an outdoor driving range, with golf nets and a green field visible in the background. They appear to be socializing at a professional or networking event.
People sit at round tables in a modern, well-lit conference room, engaged in conversation. Large windows, screens on the walls, and event materials are visible. Some attendees are eating and chatting in a casual atmosphere.
A man in a black shirt stands at a table with several white gift bags and small prizes. He is looking down at something in his hands. A partial presentation slide is visible on the wall behind him.
A man wearing glasses and a black pullover speaks into a microphone at a podium with the CGAEF logo. A screen behind him displays Welcome to the 2023 Top Shot Topgolf Tournament.
Two people smiling at an indoor event; one holds a boxed electronic device, possibly a prize. Several people sit at round tables in the background. The atmosphere is casual and friendly.
A group of eight smiling people, both men and women, stand around a podium with a cgaef Educational Foundation sign in a modern conference room. Some wear name tags and branded shirts.
Retailer Participation
Cardenas Markets Adam Salgado, Chief Marketing Officer
Costco Wholesale Chris Galbraith, Sundries Buyer (LA Region) Mark Kalkbrenner, Liquor Buyer (Bay Area Region) Lance Ladwig, Sundries Buyer (Bay Area Region) Kamyar Shabaniani, Refrigerated Buyer (Bay Area Region) Janine Whitman, Dry Grocery Buyer (LA Region) Brian Zuhlke, Liquor Buyer (LA Region)
Dehoff’s Key Market Chris Dehoff, Owner
Foods Etc. Lamont Kucer, Store Director
Gelson’s Markets Marnie Nemcoff, Director of Customer Experience Oscar Perez, Director of Sales Support Jacquie Slobom, District Manager
Harvest Market Jennifer Bosma, Vice President Tim Bosma, Chief Operating Officer Jason Eddings, General Manager
North State Grocery Doug Duggins, North Division Vice President Ryan Lane, Produce Director Michael Sodaro, South Division Vice President
Nugget Markets Diana DePaepe, Director of Grocery Operations Saj Khan, Ex. VP/Chief Merchandising Officer
Nutricion Fundamental, Inc. Jon Giannini, General Manager
Raley’s Nina Fischer, Chilled Grocery Merchant
Safeway Mindy Barber, Assistant Grocery Sales Manager Matt Kurtz, Assistant Grocery Sales Manager Mariko Lee, Own Brands Sales Manager Erica Tabler, Assistant Liquor Sales Manager The Save Mart Companies Bill Booth, Vice President, Meat & Seafood Frank Chandler, Director, Beer, Wine and Spirits Zeb Early, Group Vice President, Center Store Bobby McDowell, Vice President, Service Deli & Bakery
United Markets Michael Lovi, General Manager Kelly Smith, Owner
Young’s Payless IGA Brett Reid, Store Director Jordan Young, Store Director Kevin Young, Owner
Questions?
Contact Tournament Director Brianne Page by email or at (916) 448-3545.
"The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation has been an active participant in my educational journey. From Junior College to Graduate School, the CGAEF has been there every semester to assist me with tuition reimbursement. Although I took a slight turn from retail management to supply chain management, the CGAEF was still there for my family. My family and I are very grateful to CGAEF and the assistance the foundation has provided."
Scott MoyeCostco Wholesale
“The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation played an immense role in helping me achieve my WAFC Retail Management Certificate. Knowing that CGAEF would reimburse me for the qualifying classes was a huge factor in motivating me to attend. The knowledge that I obtained from each of the classes has been invaluable and has provided me with many more skills to be successful at my job. I appreciate the opportunity CGAEF has provided me and others in pursuing our educational goals!”
Kim GothierStater Bros. Markets
“The Tuition Reimbursement Program has helped me financially during these tough times in our economy. If it was not for them reimbursing me, I probably would not be able to take these classes. I am very thankful for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.”
Thomas WrightAlbertsons
“I am so passionate about education and I love school. Education can be expensive! The Foundation reimbursement program affords me the opportunity to take the classes I need in my current field, creating greater opportunities and options. I am an advocate for education that is why I constantly promote the CGAEF Program to my peers within our organization. Thank you for all you have done to help me achieve my goals.”
Sandy MartinezFood 4 Less
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