The Illuminators, an organization committed to fostering education, leadership and partnerships in the grocery industry, has appointed its 2025-26 officer team and first-year board members to its executive board.
2025-26 Officer Team
- Headlite/President: Lori Brown, director of sales northwest for Nucal Foods;
- Sidelite/VP: Thomas Huls, CEO for Heritage Harbor Sales and Marketing;
- Spotlite/Treasurer: Marla McIntosh, VP of sales, regional accounts for Post Consumer Brands;
- Taillite/Secretary: Monica Abarca, director of sales at The Performance Group;
- Advisor: Subriana Pierce, SVP of sales, CA Fortune;
- Advisor: Greg Siegel, regional sales director at Idahoan Foods;
- Advisor: Joe Perez, principal at Waste Stream Solutions; and
- Historian: Mark Olejnik, director of national accounts at Domino Foods.
“I am honored and humbled to serve as the 96th Headlite (president) of the Illuminators organization,” Brown said.
“Our organization is privileged to welcome a new wave of leadership – committed volunteers and servant leaders who embody the values of service and excellence in the grocery industry. Their passion and dedication will undoubtedly strengthen our community, bringing fresh ideas and meaningful change. Together, we are on the path to an exciting future. We will rise together.”
2025-26 New Board Members
- Roger Haddy, director of sales, Frontier Co-op;
- Lisa Juarez, national accounts manager, McIlhenny Co.;
- Christine Lewis, VP of sales, Quinn;
- Brenden Pottier, customer executive, Bimbo Bakeries USA; and
- Kyle Svete, senior director of sales, iFooDS.
About The Illuminators
The Illuminators provides opportunities for education, leadership and collaboration, while supporting the Illuminators Educational Foundation.
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