The Magic of Family // Olive Crest Food Industry Gala 2026
Olive Crest 2026 Food Industry Gala, "The Magic of Family" held at the Anaheim Hilton on Saturday February 21. Entertainment provided by Jon Dorenbos, From the NFL to the finals of America’s Got Talent, Jon combines world-class magic with an awe-inspiring personal journey. Whether it’s a keynote, corporate event, or conference, Jon delivers your organization’s message through a powerful personal story that moves audiences and keeps them talking for a lifetime.
Pat & Tina Posey, WAFC
Rhonda Tagge, Olive Crest with Bob Reeves, The Shelby Report
Subriana, Taylor and Allen Pierce, C.A. Fortune
Victoria Corbin, City of Hope, Bob Reeves, The Shelby Report
Kendra Doyel, Ralphs with Bryan Kaltenbach, Retired, Food 4 Less
Just a few of the many sponsors of the evening.
Scott & Kelly Drew, HGG with daughter Bre and Andrew McCracken.
Lois Verleur, Founder Olive Crest, with Damian Valdez, Super King Markets
Cindy and Dana Hendry, WAFC
Georgina Rojas Adam Salgado Leticia Espinoza Jerry Espinoza Christine Coswatte Prabash Coswatte, Heritage Grocers Group aka Cardenas Markets
Rhonda Tagge, Director of Olive Crest
Thonda Tagge
Rhonda Tagge
Mike Callihan, Food 4 Less Honorary Chair
Mike Callihan, Food 4 Less receiving the Olive Crest Founders Award
Founders Award past nominees were, Dave Hirz, Dave Grosse, Mike Hendry Mike Callihan, Bryan Kaltenbach, Mickie Sharp Villanueva, Scott Drew, Tina Marie Squeiri and Pat Posey
Mickie Sharp Villanueva, Honorary Advisor to Olive Crest
Mickie Sharp Villanueva. MSV Consultingg
Silvia and Xavier Pena, BrandX Marketing
Bob Reeves
Kiki Kaminski, Mega Mex Foods; Sally Hernandez, Superior Grocers; Damian Valdez, Super King Foods;; Wendy Rodriquez, Ole Mexican Foods; Joe Henderson, HS&R Marketing, Thomas Wong, F4L; 2026 Champion of Children
Bianca Flecklin, gave personal story of her young adult life giving thanks to Olive Crest for helping her to succeed.
Jon sharing his crazy life story
Jon Dorenbos with Cindy Hendry assisting in card trick
Jon being a gentlman.
Bob Reeves, The Shelby Report with Victoria Corbin and her daughter Alyssa Nordby, City of Hope
Damian Valdez, Lois Verleur, Bob Reeves
Jon Dorenbos, Rhonda Tagee, Tina & Pat Posey
Tinamarie Squieri with Sally Hernandez.
Prabash Coswatte & Adam Salgado, Heritage Grocers Group
Sam and Wenddy Rodriquez Eva Woodby & Alex Lyu
Billy Brink, Ralphs
Damian Valdez, Lois Verleur, Bob Reeves
Joe Henderson with Lupillo Ramirez, Northgate Markets
Rhonda Tagge presenting Mike Callihan with the Founders Award
Past honorees of the Founders Award
Rich Schmidt, Hidden Villa, Mickie Sharp Villanueva, Damian Valdez, Super King, Tim Pontius, Hidden Villa
Great party with everyone toasting to Olive Crest
Jose and Kavita Huerta - Big Saver,, Alex and Eva UETEK, John Sellers, Vallarta
Xavier & Silvia Pena, Brandx Marketing
Christine and Prabash Coswatte, DAve and Julie Hirz, Heritage grocers group
Cindy Hendry pulled out of the audience to participate in the card trick.
Jon Dorenbos famous card trick