Tee it Up for Scholarships
The CGA Educational Foundation invites new and experienced players to join Top Shot @ Topgolf to raise funds for the CGAEF College Scholarship Program. In 2026, more than $1,100,000 in college scholarships and tuition reimbursement grants will be awarded to grocery industry employees and their families.
No golfing ability? No problem! Topgolf is a game that anyone can play (and win). Score points by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like targets on an outfield. The closer you get your ball to the center or ‘bullseye’ and the further the distance, the more points earned.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Topgolf Ontario | Ontario, CA
Expected Retailer Participation
Registered tournament sponsors will anchor their bay and receive dedicated play time with four (4) retail customers during two rounds of Topgolf play. Retailer participants will rotate from bay to bay, creating opportunities to connect and network with CGAEF tournament supporters.
(as of October 19, 2026)
Albertsons SoCal Market
Bill Acevedo, Assistant Meat Manager
Tavis Grim, Assistant Produce Sales Manager
Lee Groon, Assistant Produce Sales Manager
Hivan Ron-Anguiano, Assistant Grocery Sales Manager
Bristol Farms/Lazy Acres/New Leaf Markets
Steve Howard, Sr. Vice President, Retail
Jennifer Olivera, Wine/Liquor Buyer
Tony Porras, Director, Wine & Spirits
Joe Ragusa, VP, Merchandising & Marketing
Costco Wholesale
Vanessa Camberos, Deli Buyer
Joshua Duff, Sundries Buyer
Christine McCaw, Candy/Salty Snack Buyer
Food 4 Less (Kroger)
Fidel Banuelos, Vice President of Merchandising
Jose Deleon, Grocery Merchandiser
Eddie Vasquez, Customer Communications Manager
Gelson’s Markets
Karla Ash, VP, Human Resources
John Barker, Chief Operations Officer
Lisa Grudzinski, VP, Marketing
Oscar Perez, Director, Sales Support
Heritage Grocers Group/Cardenas Markets
Ryan Adams, Cardenas Markets Division President
Adrian Castañeda, Chief Logistics Officer
David Hinojosa, CEO
Matt Holt, Chief Financial Officer
Maria McDonald, Chief People Officer
Gil Salazar, Chief Information Officer
Adam Salgado, Chief Experience Officer
Northgate Markets
Alex Cabrera, Category Director
Sandra Covarrubias, Category Director
Ralphs Grocery Co.
Joey D’Amelio, Retail Operations Manager
Scott Ravenkamp, District Leader
Mike Raymond, Store Leader
Stater Bros. Markets
Roman Deaquino, Senior Director, Store Operations
Bertha Luna, Executive Vice President, Store Operations
Pat McManus, Senior Director, Store Operations
Erika Skaar, District Manager, Store Operations
Super A Foods
Jeanne Amen-Miller, Buyer
JR Medina, Grocery Supervisor
Cecy Perez, Buyer
Super King Markets
Arin Avanessian, Vice President, Procurement
Jake Fermanian, Vice President
Shant Fermanian, General Counsel
Gabriel Mercado, Vice President of Finance
Superior Grocers
Anthony Gonzales, Senior Category Manager
Sally Hernandez, Vice President of Grocery
Rich Wardwell, President & CEO
Event Schedule
Top Shot @ Topgolf features multiple rounds of play, along with lunch, networking opportunities, and a closing reception with winner announcements and raffle prizes.
10:00 am – Registration & Practice
11:00 am – Round One of Play
12:00 pm – Buffet Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm – Round Two of Play
2:00 pm – Closing Program and Prizes
2:30 pm – Tournament Concludes
Questions?
Contact Tournament Director Brianne Page by email or at (916) 448-3545.
