2026 CGA Gather California, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa,
This year's program brings California's grocery community together around the trends shaping our industry and the conversations that matter most right now. Alongside CGA's signature pre-scheduled meeting format, Gather Calfoornia creates meaningful spaces for both structured and informal opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas, and make connections that last well beyond the event.
Leon Bergmann, Joe Toscano, Steve Brancamp, "Hot Takes & Hot Wings"
Joe Toscano, VP Nestle Purina, Steve Brancamp, VP Sales UNFI
Doug Scholz & Leon Bergmann, SVP C&S
HeeSook Alden, Leon Bergmann, Bob Reeves
BrieWalker, Tyler Simmons, Flasfood
Ryan Adams, Cardenas Ashley Maslin, Tina Slabe, Reyes Coca Cola
Priyanka Vijay, KDP, Amanda Christianson, ECOS
Ali Aksu, David Greenfeld, AKSU Foods , Jiashu Du, MaplePop
Craig, Swiftly, Ravi, Mark, RSA America & Aimee, Swiftly
Chris Connaughton & Emiliano Torres, RMS
Kathy Talamante, C.F. Fortune & Sally Hernandez, Superior Grocers
Darla Diero, Subriana Pierce
Sheryl Salazar, Albertsons, Ha Ramirez, Tree Top
Phil Miller, (R) C&S, TaufeekShah & Sorya, Sunny, Lola's Fine Sauces
Katrina Kelley, Cigar Bella
Natalie Washington, Rhonda Tagge, Olive Crest
Lydia Frame, Christie Koerner, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Lloyd Smyth, Pepsico, and Brian Hicks, Poppi
Richard Wardwell President, CGA with Tommy Huls, Headlite Illuminators, TWANG
Tommy Huls, TWANG, Illuminator Headlite
Richard Wardwell, Superior Grocers President CEO, President CGA
Adam Salgado with Ron Fong
Adam, Ron and Richard
Introducing Susan Bonilla, as the incoming CEO of CGA
Ron Fong succoms to the emotion of retirement when given a standing ovation by the audience.
Crystal Washington leading femaile futurist and technology expert, opening session
Crystal Washington
Crystal Washington
XACA Cantina
Steve Weakley, HeeSook Alden, Ana Arroyo, Susan Kokosenski & Gary Vleck, Certified Federal Credit Union
Brent Ross, Vital Farms.
Matt Hinz, La Costena
Gabriel Hernandez, Mina Botros, Orestes Rodriguez, Unified Protective Services.
Marlene Lopez, La Silva Bros. Xavier Pena, Brand X Marketing, Sajana de Silva, Binuka de Silva, De Silva Brothers & Company
Cathy Arsotti, Mark Soots, Barsotti Family Juice Co.
Justin Hare, Jon Brucato, Russ Fant, Fintech.
David Fernbacher, Tim Short, Designer Greetings
Mike Artukovic, Marco Gascon, Gavina & Sons
Sally Bricker, Clover Sonoma Staff
Zach Volpo, Drink Marquis
Amanda Linger, Chuza
Rita Cabot, NuCal Foods, Ha Ramirez, Tree Top
Tommy Huls, Richard Wardwell
Jonson Chin, Timmie Taylor
Joe Perez,
Winners Circle, Tommy and Richard
Illuminator : An evening at the races
Friends of Allen Pierce gather for another cigar summit.
Michael Hack, FMS Solutions
Sharon Gai, AI Strategist, Author Keynote Speaker
Sharon Gai, Author Speaker Advisor
Sharon Gai
Brian Goldberg, Founder Chief Growth Officer, Mr Bing Foods
Lauren Kat, Travel and Lifestyle creator
Brian Goldberg & Ryan Finch andLauren Kat
Brian Goldberg
Ryan Finch, Wellness and Lifestyle creator
Lauren Kat
Chris Herpich, Roy Mason, Rogery Haddy, Bob Reeves,
Chris Herpich, RRD, Bob Reeves, Shelby Publishing, Adam Salgado, HGG