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Throwback to another incredible Memorial Day weekend at the Massachusetts Food Association (MFA) Family Reunion Convention. This year's Storyland-themed celebration had the JOH team and clients dressed as Snow White and the many dwarves. It's safe to say that Snow White has never looked better! #JOH #MFA #Throwback

The JOH team did a great job at the 2024 KeHE Holiday Show last month! It was a wonderful opportunity to network with clients and customers and discover exciting new products for the holiday season ahead. #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #KeHE

Over 80 associates from our Grocery, Frozen & Dairy Division recently met in Providence for an annual meeting. Sharing best practices, meeting new team members and hearing from our Analytics & Insights, Omnichannel, E-commerce, Finance and Retail teams, we learned about the exciting happenings in every office across our geographies...all while strengthening the incredible JOH culture and having a lot of fun! Thank you, John Saidnawey and Matt O'Hare for joining us for the kickoff of the meeting. And, a big shout out to those who made this awesome meeting come to life. We are already looking forward to next year! #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #FoodBroker #AnnualMeeting

We had a fantastic time honoring June Gramstorff's career during her retirement party last month! Hired in 1991 as Chip O'Hare's administrative assistant, June later joined the Produce team with Tom Casey and eventually moved into a sales role. She is cherished by clients, customers and colleagues alike. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement, June! #JOH #RetirementParty #RetirementCelebration #JOHFamily

Our Wisconsin team recently participated in a delicious team-building event—a Spanish/Portuguese cooking class. Great food, lots of laughs and the best co-workers! From left to right: Lisa Stahl, Sue Thiel, Joseph Reyes, Victoria Davis and Beth Wittlinger Kong #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #TeamBuilding

We are thrilled to announce that Rick Bolton has joined OSMG Issaquah. Rick brings over 40 years of invaluable experience in the CPG industry. His Costco experience dates back to the opening of their first location on 4th Avenue in Seattle. Rick has successfully managed businesses across diverse departments, including Grocery, Confection, Frozen, Dairy, and, most recently, Textiles. His proactive mindset and innovative approach have been instrumental in shaping client success by fostering new opportunities with Costco. One of Rick's notable achievements was collaborating with Costco to pioneer a concession stand concept that expanded nationwide.  Rick resides in Washington State with his wife, Robyn. He treasures spending time with his two daughters and three granddaughters. In his spare time, he enjoys playing racquetball and participating in competitive sports. Please join us in welcoming Rick to the team. His wealth of experience and dedication to excellence will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success in serving Costco and our clients. Rick can be reached at rbolton@osmgissaquah.com.

We are proud to announce that Cindy Pladson has joined the OSMG Issaquah team as Sales Support Manager.  Cindy is a valuable asset to the OSMG team. She has an impressive sales agency background and has spent the last few years dedicated to supporting brands at Costco. Cindy’s role included working closely with clients to help navigate all things Costco. Cindy’s experience includes managing new-item set up, ensuring clients comply with Costco requirements.  Cindy lives in the Pacific Northwest. She has two sons, Aaron and Ryan. She enjoys hiking, container gardening, visiting wineries, and planning and preparing meals to share with family and friends.  Cindy can be reached at cpladson@osmgissaquah.com.

We are pleased to announce that Nancy Staley has joined OSMG Issaquah as Vice President, West. In her new role, Nancy will oversee strategic partnerships and drive growth opportunities for our clients with Costco. Nancy brings nearly 30 years of experience working with brands helping navigate success with Costco. Nancy began her career in 1995 and has developed expertise working with many CPGs across a broad spectrum of categories, size and scale. Known for her ability to innovate, find effective solutions and foster strong relationships, Nancy has consistently delivered results for all stakeholders. From emerging to well-established brands, Nancy has leveraged her knowledge, passion and energy to achieve success. Her collaborative approach with regional and corporate buying teams and dedication to optimizing manufacturing solutions have set high standards in the industry. Nancy resides in Washington State with her husband of 20 years. Outside of work, Nancy cherishes time with her five children and three grandchildren. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, gardening and creating lasting memories with her family. Nancy can be reached at nstaley@osmgissaquah.com.

The Griffin Report of the Northeast recently announced its 2024 Women of Influence honorees and four JOH'ers were on the list! Please join us in congratulating Theresa Lowden, Lori Neitzel, Lisa Stahl and Trish Wonderly on this well-deserved recognition. #WomenOfInfluence #JOH

Last month, we participated in the Meijer campus sampling event with our client FLY BY JING! It was a great opportunity to showcase their delicious sauces to over 700 Meijer team members. Looking forward to more exciting opportunities ahead! From left to right: Hunter Davis, Fly By Jing; Amy Kadzban, JOH #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #FlyByJing #Meijer