The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has announced its 2026-27 officers and board of directors, elected May 3-5 at the 2026 WAFC Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Rebecca Calvin, EVP and CMO of Stater Bros. Markets, was elected president chairperson.
Other officers include:
- Vice President: Wendy Coldesina, VP general merchandise manager, Costco Wholesale;
- Treasurer: Mike Johnson, VP of operations, Fred Meyer; and
- Secretary: Chris Lanoue, group VP enterprise merchandising, Albertsons Cos.
“I am honored to serve as the incoming president of the WAFC Board and excited to lead the charge in advancing our mission of transforming lives through learning,” Calvin shared. “Together, we have an incredible opportunity to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and create lasting impact across our industry.”
Advisors
The board’s advisors include Kevin Lovell (Albertsons NorCal), Paul Gianetto (Raley’s), Greg McNiff (Stater Bros. Markets), and Mike Stigers (Wakefern Food Corp.).
Board of directors
The WAFC Board of Directors for 2026-27 includes representatives from across the Western grocery landscape, with notable independent and regional representation:
- Chris Albi – King Soopers;
- John Alston – Brookshire Brothers;
- Fidel Banuelos – Food4Less/FoodsCo;
- Adam Caldecott – Good Food Holdings;
- Mike Callihan – Food4Less/FoodsCo;
- Alice Chen – 99 Ranch Markets;
- Chris Cowgill – Albertsons Cos.;
- Hilda Doushgounian – Sprouts Farmers Markets;
- Kendra Doyel – Food4Less/FoodsCo;
- Kelli Elson – Albertsons NorCal;
- Jake Fermanian – Super King Markets;
- Rich Gillmore – Gelson’s Markets;
- Moises Gonzalez – Northgate Gonzalez Market;
- Dustin Hamilton – Sprouts Farmers Markets;
- Mike Hendry – Northgate Gonzalez Market;
- Sean Heryet – Albertsons Intermountain;
- David Hinderaker – C&S Wholesale Grocers;
- David Hinojosa – Heritage Grocers Group;
- Aaron Jones – Bristol Farms;
- Todd Kammeyer – Fred Meyer;
- Frank Kerr – Grocery Outlet;
- Mike Molinar – PAQ Inc.;
- Kelly Mullin – Albertsons NorCal;
- Eric Pearlman – C&S Wholesale Grocers;
- Joe Ragusa – Lazy Acres/New Leaf Markets;
- Matt Reeve – Smart & Final;
- Mike Ridenour – UNFI;
- Cliff Rigsbee – Rosauers Supermarkets;
- Tim Ryan – Albertsons Cos.;
- Ron Selders – UNFI;
- Nathan Tucker – WinCo Foods;
- Jim Wallace – Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions;
- Rick Williams – Gelson’s Markets;
- Levi Wingo – Raley’s Companies; and
- Amy Wolf – New Seasons Market.
Directors emeritus (in attendance)
- Scott Drew – Smart & Final (Retired);
- Oscar Gonzalez – Northgate Gonzalez Markets;
- Steve Junqueiro – SJ Associates;
- Sue Klug – UNFI/Albertsons (Retired);
- Nancy Lebold – New Seasons Market (Retired); and
- Cynthia McCloud – USC (Retired).
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