About - Golbon

Leader in food distribution buying groups.

Independent distributors need an organization that supports them to the fullest, and Golbon provides that assistance. With hundreds of members nationwide, Golbon is the leading foodservice buying group, leveraging our members strength and unity to develop programs that enhance a distributor’s total business.

We are catalysts for change, and we love to collaborate with our members and suppliers as we exchange ideas and create plans to implement change.

Our goal is to design innovative solutions to move people and companies forward. Our unparalleled experience in the foodservice industry and our obsession with helping members grow yields millions of dollars in savings and financial returns to our distributor members each year.

We help you win

Profit Plus

We deliver profit to the bottom line while enhancing our partners’ total business.

All in

We are a trusted advisor that listens to our partners’ needs, provides the right support, and relentlessly pursue results. It’s the Golbon Way.

Sized Right

With hundreds of members nationwide, and a tailored approach, our collective size maximizes member and supplier returns and provides an invaluable network to develop relationships and exchange ideas.

Independent like you

Our team of industry experts are passionate about food distribution, and they are armed with fresh ideas and innovated solutions. Golbon is built by food distributors for food distributors.

Personalized planning

We define success together, create co-authored plans, drive goals, and measure success and refine to achieve the objective.

Golbon Leadership

Golbon’s success has always been about our people. We pride ourselves on experienced management and meaningful partnerships. No matter what the need, Golbon has the solution and personnel to ensure success.

Kevin has over 20 years of food service distribution leadership with a focus on making a better customer and associate experience. He previously served roles in executive leadership, finance, accounting, and IT; he has also worked at the corporate level as well as field operations.

Kevin Wilson

President

Jessica oversees all aspects of Human Resources with her primary focus being on Benefit Administration, Compensation and Employee Relations. She is a certified professional from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP). Jessica is passionate about helping others and strives to increase employee engagement.

Jessica Webster

Director of People & Planning

Curt has 40 years of leadership experience, including 10 years in the military managing logistics, followed by 26 years at Golbon overseeing freight shipments using various transportation methods. His diverse background uniquely equips him to provide cost-effective transportation solutions, excellent customer service, and innovation. His goal is to maintain distributor competitiveness and achieve 100% on-time deliveries.

Curt Sukeena

Director of Logistics

Bradley has 25+ years of sales and marketing experience and brings a unique value to our Golbon Member’s marketing initiatives. He is constantly challenging the foodservice industry status quo with new and innovative ways to help our Golbon Members grow their businesses. As the Golbon VP of Marketing, Bradley leads our Golbon Marketing and Lumen Creative Teams.

Bradley Backstrom

VP of Marketing

Scott has 20+ years of experience developing, architecting, and leading IT teams and organizations. Prior to joining Golbon, Scott previously led the eBusiness division of Blue Cross of Idaho managing multiple development teams providing web and mobile solutions to its partners. Prior to Blue Cross, Scott held management positions at BenefitMall, Vizient, Inc., and Infinity Insurance.

Scott Sparkman

CIO/VP of IT

Courtney has over 20 years of leadership experience in non-profit, healthcare, and higher education. Her diverse background brings the attention to detail needed for successful planning and execution of Golbon events. She is committed to continue the rich tradition of hosting spectacular experiences for our Golbon Members and Supplier Partners through our Conferences and Incentive Trips.

Courtney Santillan

Director of Special Events

Jeff has 30+ years experience held multiple key senior roles within the industry including being an owner/ founder of an independent broadline distributor in the Northeast. Jeff offers a wealth of knowledge and strong relationships from within the foodservice industry that brings a unique depth to our Golbon leadership team, members, and suppliers.

Jeff Barstow

Director of Category Managment

Marcus brings over 14 years of accounting experience in markets ranging from real estate development, real estate management, scented wax warmers, and semiconductors. He specializes in financial analysis, budgeting, audit compliance, fixed asset management, and financial statement preparation.

Marcus Dudley

Controller

Ryan has over 30 years’ experience in the food industry with success across all aspects of sales, customer strategy, merchandising, and marketing. Ryan is passionate about building successful teams, driving profitable growth, and supporting the success of wholesale distribution companies, retailers, and restaurants.

Ryan Peters

VP of Convenience and Retail Solutions (CSS)

Mark has 25+ years experience in various leadership positions within the commodity protein space, which include; nationwide retail and foodservice distribution, consolidated purchasing, and operations management. He has been on the protein commodity path since the beginning because he enjoys markets and the challenge of helping others achieve their goals.

Mark Hotchkiss

VP of Golbon Protein Advantage (GPA)

Rick has over 30 years’ experience in foodservice, and understands the dynamics, collaboration and support needed to be successful in foodservice distribution. His broadline background brings extensive knowledge in sales, purchasing and marketing. He has been working for buying groups for over 10 years, consulting with members to help them improve sales and margins, and to reduce their expenses. His main focus is ensuring Golbon distributors reach the highest level of success within each of their competitive marketplaces.

Rick Weis

VP of Category Management

Tony has 30+ years of food service distribution industry experience and has been involved in every aspect of the distributor. His broad understanding of the industry and his ability to relate to others is a solid attribute that allows him to work with independent distributors and help them navigate the evolving and ever-changing landscape of this industry.

Tony Taylor

VP of Sales

Laura is a seasoned foodservice professional with over 14 years of experience in broadline food distribution. As Director of Category Management, she leverages her deep industry knowledge, analytical expertise, and strong supplier partnerships to drive growth, optimize assortment, and deliver value to Golbon Member Distributors.

Laura Scupin

Director of Category Management

Our History

2023

Golbon refreshes marketing and brand identity.

2022

Golbon publicly announces Golbon360 on the newly designed Golbon.com website.

2020

Golbon hosts the first virtual conference under the recommended CDC guidelines for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2018

Golbon partnered with Afflink to expand their paper, disposable and jan/san offerings.

2017

Golbon introduced MarketIQ to provide market insight and targeted marketing and selling opportunities.

2014

Golbon surpassed 200 distributor members and the new brand image launched.

2014

Golbon launched Suga’ Mae’s Sweet Treats, a turnkey bakery program.

2013

Golbon's existing design department was rebranded to Lumen Creative to reflect all services available to members.

2013

Golbon celebrates 50 years serving our independent food distributor members.

2009

GoldStone Cafe was started, a complete hot beverage program, and GoldStone Grill, a turnkey roller grill program.

2008

GoldStone brand was developed to arm our convenience store distributors with a brand they can develop with their customers.

2006

Golbon CSS was created for C-store distributors to maximize their foodservice purchases and develop purchasing and marketing concepts to further their growth.

1999

Golbon joined IPAP, the industry’s largest redistributor of refrigerated product, providing members more product offerings at competitive pricing.

1998

Golbon Logistics Services was introduced to support distributors in securing reliable, economical freight options.

1995

Golbon Protein Advantage was established to provide distributors with a resource to purchase center-of-the-plate products.

1989

Golbon Training Services was formed to aid distributors in training their associates.

1986

Company name changed to Golbon, our brand.

1981

Golbon began offering broadline products with the addition of dry and refrigerated suppliers to help distributors with their total procurement needs.

1963

Bonded Frozen Foods was formed with a handful of distributors and suppliers.