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 2024, more than $800,000 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 22, 2024
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Topgolf Ontario | Ontario, CA
Retailer Participation
Registered supplier foursomes will anchor their bay and received dedicated play time with four (4) retail customers during two rounds of Topgolf play. Retailer participants travelled from bay to bay visiting with CGAEF tournament supporters.
(as of 10/16/2024)
Albertsons Vons Pavilions
Bobby Clark, Liquor Assistant Sales Manager
John Harb, Grocery Assistant Sales Manager
Hivan Ron-Anguiano, Grocery Assistant Sales Manager
Walt Sendor, Grocery Assistant Sales Manager
Bristol Farms
Hillary Brammer, Wine & Spirits Assistant Category Manager
Lynn Melillo, Vice President, Asset Management
Jennifer Olivera, Wine & Spirits Category Manager
Cardenas Markets
Lisa Grudzinski, Vice President, Merchandising
Lorena Hernandez, Director, Marketing
Jason McKee, Senior Vice President, Merchandising
Silvia Quiroz, Senior Director, Merchandising
Costco Wholesale
Lance Ladwig, Sundries Buyer (Bay Area Region)
Kam Shabaniani, Candy Buyer (Bay Area Region)
Chris Galbraith, Cooler Buyer (LA Region)
Jonathan Galvan, Sundries Buyer (LA Region)
Betty Kaiser, Freezer Buyer (LA Region)
Brian Zuhlke, Liquor Buyer, (LA Region)
Food 4 Less (Kroger)
Fidel Banuelos, Grocery Merchandiser
Jose De Leon, Produce Merchandiser
Ken Derrickson, Meat Merchandiser
Eddie Vasquez, Customer Communications Manager
Gelson’s Markets
Ryan Adams, President & CEO
John Barker, Chief Operations Officer
Jacquie Slobom, District Manager
Sam Vasquez, Director, Center Store
Rick Williams, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer
Nutricion Fundamental, Inc.
Jon Giannini, General Manager
Stater Bros. Markets
Kelvin Austin, District Manager
Shellie Boers, Senior Manager, Retail Initiatives
Pam Booth, District Manager
Lee Evans, District Manager
Bertha Luna, Senior VP, Retail Operations
Aaron Ryan, District Manager
Maurice Saavedra, Grocery Supervisor
Erika Skaar, District Manager
Super A Foods
Renee Amen, Controller
Jeanne Amen-Miller, Buyer
JR Medina, Grocery Supervisor
Cecy Perez, Buyer
Super King Markets
Sam Barrow, Senior Director, Human Resources
Shant Fermanian, Legal Counsel
Superior Grocers
Tom Finn, Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Merchandising
Martin Reynoso, Director, Grocery
Doug Threadgill, Liquor Buyer
Event Schedule
Top Shot @ Topgolf features multiple rounds of play interspersed with lunch, networking opportunities, and the closing reception with 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.
