Who We Are

We are a national non-profit organization comprised of diverse individuals dedicated to the success of the California Grocers Association and Western Association of Food Chains conventions. We are committed to developing the industry leaders of tomorrow.

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  • Headlite – Willie Crocker, Bimbo Bakeries USA
  • Sidelite – Jim French, Co-Sales Northern California
  • Spotlite – Dave Dimond, Milton’s Baking Company
  • Tailite – Mark Olejnik, C&H Sugar Company-ASR Group

Advisory Officers –

  • Ed Hepler, The Hain-Celestial Group
  • Jim Van Gorkom, NuCal Foods, Inc.
  • Richie Vail, Bimbo Bakeries USA
  • Historian – Mickie Sharp-Villanueva, The Performance Group

Many thanks to The Illuminators for their continued, generous support of the CGA Strategic Conference and for providing the outstanding meal functions and enhancing the conference social events.

Illuminator Sponsored Events:

Conference Breakfast & Lunch
Monday & Tuesday – September 22 & 23, 2014

Silent Auction
Available during regular show hours on exhibit floor

Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 21, 2014 – 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage CA
To sign up, click here

Join us and help “Spread the Lite of Good Fellowship” within the Retail Food Industry.
Visit www.Illuminators.org to learn more about becoming an Illuminator