Hall of Achievement Archives

photo of Willie and Mary Crocker and Pete Van Helden at induction into CGAEF Hall of Achievement

CGAEF Hall Of Achievement Honors 3 Leaders

by Shelby Team June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation (CGAEF) inducted three industry veterans into its Hall of Achievement on April 10 in Anaheim, California. In addition to honoring the inductees – Pete Van Helden, chairman and CEO of Stater Bros. Markets; Mary Crocker, sales account manager for Alta Dena Dairy; and Willie Crocker, retail director for Bimbo […]

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CGAEF To Induct Two Grocery Execs Into Hall Of Achievement

by Alissa Marchat January 25, 2018January 26, 2018

Kevin Davis, chairman and CEO of Bristol Farms, and Robert (Bob) Kelly, EVP of Hidden Villa Ranch, will be inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation (CGAEF) Hall of Achievement on March 21 at the Hilton Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. The Hall of Achievement was created in 1992 to recognize grocery retailers […]

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GMA Presents Mariano And Powell With Its Highest Honor

by Lorrie Griffith September 9, 2017September 12, 2017

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has presented its highest honor, the Hall of Achievement Award, to Bob Mariano of Roundy’s Inc. and Ken Powell of General Mills. The awards were presented Saturday at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The Hall of Achievement Award recognizes the service and extraordinary […]