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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.

Richie Vail Headlite Bimbo Bakeries USA

Jim Van Gorkom Sidelite NuCal Foods, Inc.

Ed Hepler Spotlite The Hain-Celestial Group

Willie Crocker Tailite Sara Lee Food & Beverage

• Advisory Officers - Bruce Wyatt, Hansen Beverage Co.
• Mickie Sharp-Villanueva, Hansen Beverage Co.
• Chuck Elste, NuCal Foods, Inc.
• Historian - Charles Zimmerman, Nestle USA

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

Sponsored Events:

Monday and Tuesday - September 26 & 27

Available during regular show hours on exhibit floor

Sunday, September 25, 2011 9:30 Shotgun
The Legacy Golf Club, Henderson, Nevada

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