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January 25, 2020 THE CITY COMES TO LIFE AT THE FPFC DINNER DANCE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Invitation Sponsored By
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January 25, 2020THE CITY COMES TO LIFE
AT THE FPFC DINNER DANCE
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Invitation Sponsored By
2019 EXECUTI V E COMMITTEE
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Alfonso Cano, Lucky
BOARD CHAIR: Andrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
CHAIR ELECT: Brian Cook, Pete’s
TREASURER/SECRETARY: Sean McClure, Professional Produce
PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:Connie Stukenberg
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE: Harland Heath, Heath & Lejeune, Inc.
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:
Roger Schroeder
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Casazza, FreshSource, LLCGreg Corrigan,
United Vegetable Growers CooperativeRick Cruz, Pavilions
Don Gann, Stater Bros. MarketsScott Leimkuhler, Progressive Produce, LLC
Kori Martin, The Oppenheimer GroupJeffrey McLellan, Credit Consulting
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Kristen Reid, MIXTEC Group
Michael Schutt, Raley’s SupermarketsSheryl Salazar, Albertsons/Vons
Dannie Timblin, Melissa’s World Variety ProducePaige Venable, Vallarta Supermarkets
Bob Waldusky, Fresh Gourmet Company, LLC
PAST CHAIRMEN1965-66 Norman “Buz” Bolstad1967 Jack Hodges1968-69 Harland Heath1970 George Hitchborn1971 Wally Nelsen1972 Ralph Pinkerton 1973-74 John Watten1975 Soll Gendel1976-77 Don Bonebrake1978-79 Gary Lee1980-81 Walt Briggs1982 Bill Bennett 1983-84 Carl Markel1985 Rick Moreno1986-87 Manny Duran
1988-89 Bill Haines1990-91 Karen Caplan1992 Dale Liefer1993 John McCormick1994 Roger Schroeder1995 Glen Tomkiewicz1996 John O’Connell1997 Marty Craner1998 John Sheehan1999 Jan DeLyser2000 Roger Schroeder2001 Rick Orr2002 Chris Puentes2003 Dick Spezzano2004 Roger Schroeder
2005 Pat McDowell2006 Jack Gyben2007 Raul Gallegos2008 Liane Mast2009 Ken Ewalt2010 Patty Knoll2011 Jeff Miller2012 Rick Cruz2013 Mike Casazza2014 Rich Van Valkenburg2015 Brad Martin2016 Marvin Quebec2017 Connie Stukenberg2018 Alfonso Cano2019 Andrew Bivens
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council is to connect members to the information, education and professional
network they need to increase knowledge, grow their businesses and collectively advance the industry.
Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
January 25, 2020
DRESSBlack Tie Optional
DINNER RESERVATIONS$350 per person for FPFC Members/$475 per person for Non-Members
Please return enclosed card with payment to the Council by January 10, 2020.Dinner seating assigned by Dinner Dance sponsorship level and in the order payment is received.
ACCOMMODATIONSPacific Palms Resort
$189 for Single/Double Occupancy
Identify the Fresh Produce & Floral Council to receive this special rate.*Hotel Reservations can be made by calling (626) 810-4455
or visiting https://pacificpalmsresort.com/fresh-produce-floral-council-reservation-form/
All room and suite rates subject to tax and service charges. *Rates are available until Tuesday, January 7, 2020 or until the room block is sold out.
The evening will highlight the induction of the 2020 Board of Directors.Featuring the passing of the gavel between the 2019 and 2020 Chairs.
Andrew BivensWestlake Produce Company
2019 CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
Brian CookPete’s2020
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Preparing for the EveningGENERAL RECEPTIONNo-Host Cocktails
Six o’clock in the eveningConcourse Foyer
The Night BeginsDINNER DANCE
Seven o’clock in the eveningMajestic Ballroom
General Reception
Sponsored By
DINNER DANCE COMMITTEE
Jeffrey McLellan, Credit ConsultingDINNER DANCE CHAIRMAN
Nancy Betancourt, Vision ProduceAndrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
Blair Butterworth, Grimmway FarmsBrian Cook, Pete’s
Therese Ferrara, Preferred Sales, LLCBrandon Gritters, Interfresh, Inc.
Alexis Hartman, Tosca, Ltd. Natalie Machado, FreshSource, LLCSean McClure, Professional Produce
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Debi Orrin, Pura Vida Farms
Gina Pettit, Country Sweet ProduceSusie Rea, West Pak Avocado
Rachelle Schulken, Renaissance Food GroupCaitlin Tierney, 99 Cents Only Store
Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
January 25, 2020
DRESSBlack Tie Optional
DINNER RESERVATIONS$350 per person for FPFC Members/$475 per person for Non-Members
Please return enclosed card with payment to the Council by January 10, 2020.Dinner seating assigned by Dinner Dance sponsorship level and in the order payment is received.
ACCOMMODATIONSPacific Palms Resort
$189 for Single/Double Occupancy
Identify the Fresh Produce & Floral Council to receive this special rate.*Hotel Reservations can be made by calling (626) 810-4455
or visiting https://pacificpalmsresort.com/fresh-produce-floral-council-reservation-form/
All room and suite rates subject to tax and service charges. *Rates are available until Tuesday, January 7, 2020 or until the room block is sold out.
The evening will highlight the induction of the 2020 Board of Directors.Featuring the passing of the gavel between the 2019 and 2020 Chairs.
Andrew BivensWestlake Produce Company
2019 CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
Brian CookPete’s2020
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Preparing for the EveningGENERAL RECEPTIONNo-Host Cocktails
Six o’clock in the eveningConcourse Foyer
The Night BeginsDINNER DANCE
Seven o’clock in the eveningMajestic Ballroom
General Reception
Sponsored By
DINNER DANCE COMMITTEE
Jeffrey McLellan, Credit ConsultingDINNER DANCE CHAIRMAN
Nancy Betancourt, Vision ProduceAndrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
Blair Butterworth, Grimmway FarmsBrian Cook, Pete’s
Therese Ferrara, Preferred Sales, LLCBrandon Gritters, Interfresh, Inc.
Alexis Hartman, Tosca, Ltd. Natalie Machado, FreshSource, LLCSean McClure, Professional Produce
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Debi Orrin, Pura Vida Farms
Gina Pettit, Country Sweet ProduceSusie Rea, West Pak Avocado
Rachelle Schulken, Renaissance Food GroupCaitlin Tierney, 99 Cents Only Store
Pacific Palms Resort 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
January 25, 2020
DRESSBlack Tie Optional
DINNER RESERVATIONS$350 per person for FPFC Members/$475 per person for Non-Members
Please return enclosed card with payment to the Council by January 10, 2020.Dinner seating assigned by Dinner Dance sponsorship level and in the order payment is received.
ACCOMMODATIONSPacific Palms Resort
$189 for Single/Double Occupancy
Identify the Fresh Produce & Floral Council to receive this special rate.*Hotel Reservations can be made by calling (626) 810-4455
or visiting https://pacificpalmsresort.com/fresh-produce-floral-council-reservation-form/
All room and suite rates subject to tax and service charges. *Rates are available until Tuesday, January 7, 2020 or until the room block is sold out.
The evening will highlight the induction of the 2020 Board of Directors.Featuring the passing of the gavel between the 2019 and 2020 Chairs.
Andrew BivensWestlake Produce Company
2019 CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
Brian CookPete’s2020
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Preparing for the EveningGENERAL RECEPTIONNo-Host Cocktails
Six o’clock in the eveningConcourse Foyer
The Night BeginsDINNER DANCE
Seven o’clock in the eveningMajestic Ballroom
General Reception
Sponsored By
DINNER DANCE COMMITTEE
Jeffrey McLellan, Credit ConsultingDINNER DANCE CHAIRMAN
Nancy Betancourt, Vision ProduceAndrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
Blair Butterworth, Grimmway FarmsBrian Cook, Pete’s
Therese Ferrara, Preferred Sales, LLCBrandon Gritters, Interfresh, Inc.
Alexis Hartman, Tosca, Ltd. Natalie Machado, FreshSource, LLCSean McClure, Professional Produce
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Debi Orrin, Pura Vida Farms
Gina Pettit, Country Sweet ProduceSusie Rea, West Pak Avocado
Rachelle Schulken, Renaissance Food GroupCaitlin Tierney, 99 Cents Only Store
January 25, 2020THE CITY COMES TO LIFE
AT THE FPFC DINNER DANCE
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Invitation Sponsored By
2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Alfonso Cano, Lucky
BOARD CHAIR: Andrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
CHAIR ELECT: Brian Cook, Pete’s
TREASURER/SECRETARY: Sean McClure, Professional Produce
PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:Connie Stukenberg
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE: Harland Heath, Heath & Lejeune, Inc.
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:
Roger Schroeder
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Casazza, FreshSource, LLCGreg Corrigan,
United Vegetable Growers CooperativeRick Cruz, Pavilions
Don Gann, Stater Bros. MarketsScott Leimkuhler, Progressive Produce, LLC
Kori Martin, The Oppenheimer GroupJeffrey McLellan, Credit Consulting
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Kristen Reid, MIXTEC Group
Michael Schutt, Raley’s SupermarketsSheryl Salazar, Albertsons/Vons
Dannie Timblin, Melissa’s World Variety ProducePaige Venable, Vallarta Supermarkets
Bob Waldusky, Fresh Gourmet Company, LLC
PAST CHAIRMEN1965-66 Norman “Buz” Bolstad1967 Jack Hodges1968-69 Harland Heath1970 George Hitchborn1971 Wally Nelsen1972 Ralph Pinkerton 1973-74 John Watten1975 Soll Gendel1976-77 Don Bonebrake1978-79 Gary Lee1980-81 Walt Briggs1982 Bill Bennett 1983-84 Carl Markel1985 Rick Moreno1986-87 Manny Duran
1988-89 Bill Haines1990-91 Karen Caplan1992 Dale Liefer1993 John McCormick1994 Roger Schroeder1995 Glen Tomkiewicz1996 John O’Connell1997 Marty Craner1998 John Sheehan1999 Jan DeLyser2000 Roger Schroeder2001 Rick Orr2002 Chris Puentes2003 Dick Spezzano2004 Roger Schroeder
2005 Pat McDowell2006 Jack Gyben2007 Raul Gallegos2008 Liane Mast2009 Ken Ewalt2010 Patty Knoll2011 Jeff Miller2012 Rick Cruz2013 Mike Casazza2014 Rich Van Valkenburg2015 Brad Martin2016 Marvin Quebec2017 Connie Stukenberg2018 Alfonso Cano2019 Andrew Bivens
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council is to connect members to the information, education and professional
network they need to increase knowledge, grow their businesses and collectively advance the industry.
January 25, 2020THE CITY COMES TO LIFE
AT THE FPFC DINNER DANCE
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Invitation Sponsored By
2019 EXECUTI V E COMMITTEE
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Alfonso Cano, Lucky
BOARD CHAIR: Andrew Bivens, Westlake Produce Company
CHAIR ELECT: Brian Cook, Pete’s
TREASURER/SECRETARY: Sean McClure, Professional Produce
PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:Connie Stukenberg
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE: Harland Heath, Heath & Lejeune, Inc.
HONORARY PAST CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVE:
Roger Schroeder
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Casazza, FreshSource, LLCGreg Corrigan,
United Vegetable Growers CooperativeRick Cruz, Pavilions
Don Gann, Stater Bros. MarketsScott Leimkuhler, Progressive Produce, LLC
Kori Martin, The Oppenheimer GroupJeffrey McLellan, Credit Consulting
Lynnie Nojadera, Quebec Distributing Co.Kristen Reid, MIXTEC Group
Michael Schutt, Raley’s SupermarketsSheryl Salazar, Albertsons/Vons
Dannie Timblin, Melissa’s World Variety ProducePaige Venable, Vallarta Supermarkets
Bob Waldusky, Fresh Gourmet Company, LLC
PAST CHAIRMEN1965-66 Norman “Buz” Bolstad1967 Jack Hodges1968-69 Harland Heath1970 George Hitchborn1971 Wally Nelsen1972 Ralph Pinkerton 1973-74 John Watten1975 Soll Gendel1976-77 Don Bonebrake1978-79 Gary Lee1980-81 Walt Briggs1982 Bill Bennett 1983-84 Carl Markel1985 Rick Moreno1986-87 Manny Duran
1988-89 Bill Haines1990-91 Karen Caplan1992 Dale Liefer1993 John McCormick1994 Roger Schroeder1995 Glen Tomkiewicz1996 John O’Connell1997 Marty Craner1998 John Sheehan1999 Jan DeLyser2000 Roger Schroeder2001 Rick Orr2002 Chris Puentes2003 Dick Spezzano2004 Roger Schroeder
2005 Pat McDowell2006 Jack Gyben2007 Raul Gallegos2008 Liane Mast2009 Ken Ewalt2010 Patty Knoll2011 Jeff Miller2012 Rick Cruz2013 Mike Casazza2014 Rich Van Valkenburg2015 Brad Martin2016 Marvin Quebec2017 Connie Stukenberg2018 Alfonso Cano2019 Andrew Bivens
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council is to connect members to the information, education and professional
network they need to increase knowledge, grow their businesses and collectively advance the industry.
