Golbon, a leading national foodservice sales and marketing group supporting the success of independent distributors, recently celebrated their annual Premier Club incentive program winners in Charleston, SC. The annual trip is the culmination of a year of exceptional achievement, rewarding winners with a three-night trip to exciting locations around the country with festivities that include recreational activities, group events and celebratory awards banquet to recognize the top Golbon Distributor Members’ sales and merchandising associates.

“Celebrating in historic Charleston at Golbon’s Premier Club was truly unforgettable. It was an honor to recognize our Distributors’ top performers across Sales, Purchasing, and Operations, the Best of the Best. Joined by our valued Supplier Partners, we came together to celebrate excellence, partnership, and the people who continue to drive Golbon forward. What an incredible experience in an iconic city.” said Tony Taylor, Golbon Vice President.

On behalf of Golbon, our dedicated Golbon Distributor Members and Supplier Partners, congratulations to the following award recipients in Sales, Operations and Merchandising Excellence.

Sales Excellence:

• Todd Biery – Capitol Distributing – Caldwell, ID
• Hellen Qualls – Guderian Foods – Ada, OK
• Gary Bobes – Imler’s Poultry – Duncansville, PA
• Vanessa Bowen – Imler’s Poultry – Duncansville, PA
• Mike Kelly – Kelly’s Foods – Winter Garden, FL
• Eddy Sagastume – Linford of Alaska – Anchorage, AK
• Jason Alexander – Lyons – Port Allen, LA
• Gus Gonzalez – Merit foods of Arizona – Tucson, AZ
• Michael Alexander – Mies Wholesale Meats – Kansas City, KS
• Shannon Plowman – Peddler’s Son Produce & Provisions – Phoenix, AZ
• Lorna Shuel – Ray’s Wholesale Meats – Yakima, WA
• Kevin Cronquist – S & L Food Sales – Chico, CA
• Rusty Latona – Smith Family Foods – Tiffin, OH
• George Laoudis – Teri Nichols Institutional Food Merchants – Brooklyn, NY
• Jason Clark – Vendors Supply – Columbia, SC

Operations Excellence:

• Matt Lamon – Aldo’s Foodservice – Aliquippa, PA
• Billy Barrett – Capitol Distributing – Caldwell, ID
• Amanda Kristjanson – Plymouth – Auburn, WA
• Greg Michalik – Sanwa Food Group – Tampa, FL
• Nathan Weiss – SteBo’s Food Service – Vancouver, WA

Merchandising Excellence:

• Jama Bowers – Capitol Distributing – Caldwell, ID
• Thomas Wallin – Carolina Food Service – Loris, SC
• Dave Lewis – Cotati Food Service – Cotati, CA
• Sam Perri – Get Fresh Produce – Bartlett, IL
• Lisa Sanchez – Individual FoodService – Bell, CA
• Steve Wagner – Individual FoodService – Bell, CA
• Rick Rodriguez – Zuma and Sons Distributors Corp – Miami, FL

National Award Winner

• Gary Bobes – Imler’s Poultry – Duncansville, PA

“This year’s award recipients showcase the best of Golbon Members, and the valuable impact independent distributors make in their communities. It was an amazing weekend celebrating success, partnership, and unforgettable moments together in Charleston. Congratulations to National Award Winner, Gary Bobes from Imler’s Poultry – we’re proud to recognize our Members’ growth and success.” commented Ryan Peters, Golbon Vice President of Convenience & Retail.