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Category: Food Industry Hall of Fame

 

The Food Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize men and women across the U.S. food industry who have provided leadership and fostered innovation over their careers.

These executives also have earned the respect of their industry peers for their dedication and the example they set, not only for those in their own companies but people across the industry’s many facets. Their families and communities also typically are beneficiaries of these executives’ time and attention, making them even more worthy of Food Industry Hall of Fame induction.

In these stories, the honorees’ work history and affiliations are chronicled along with their achievements and contributions to the industry.

Inductees prior to 2013 can be found here.

image of Donna Simpson holding a camera and blowing a bubble
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, News, West

Simpson’s Legacy At CFCU Not Forgotten

by Shelby Team May 19, 2025

Certified Federal Credit Union CEO Steve Weakley is one to give credit where credit is due (no pun intended). He continues to recount the contributions of Donna Simpson, the late EVP and COO of Certified Federal Credit Union who passed away last August following a cycling accident in Idaho. She was like family to Weakley, […]

image of ribbon cutting at Fullerton location
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, News, West

Weakley: CFCU Goal Is To Serve All Of California

by Shelby Team May 15, 2025May 14, 2025
photo of Steve Weakley, CEO of Certified Federal Credit Union, kneeling by sign outside of office
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Executive News, News, West

For CFCU CEO Weakley, ‘Real Success’ Lies In Helping Others

by Shelby Team May 9, 2025
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, U.R.M. Stores, West

Culture Of URM Stores Inc. Built On Communication, Fairness, Respect

by Carol Radice January 22, 2025
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Executive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Sprinkle Hailed For Visionary Leadership, Strong Commitment To Mentorship

by Carol Radice January 21, 2025
Richard Wardwell sitting at his desk
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Executive News, West

Superior Grocers CEO Wardwell Hailed For Exceptional Leadership, Dedication

by Lorrie Griffith November 22, 2024
AWG warehouse
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Coborn's, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Upper Midwest AWG Division Providing Opportunities For Growth

by Sommer Stockton December 13, 2023December 12, 2024
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Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Midwest

Strong Executive Team Ready To Lead AWG To Future Success

by Sommer Stockton December 12, 2023

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