Two GSF executives are taking on new board appointments, supporting organizations that drive innovation, growth, and community impact. Their involvement will contribute to workforce development, industry growth, and community programs, advancing GSF’s ongoing engagement with initiatives that strengthen local talent and the broader restaurant and foodservice sector. Brian Dick , GSF President and CEO, joined the Board of Directors of the CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (

When Shamika France  joined Golden State Foods in September 2017, she was looking for a place to learn, grow, and build a future. Starting as a patty packer at the Opelika, Alabama protein facility, Shamika quickly proved her dedication and drive. Empowering Growth Through Culture Guided by Mark Sheppard , Assistant Operations Manager and a GSF associate for 31 years, Shamika advanced to the role of Team Lead. To support her career path, GSF provided leadership training that

In recent leadership news, GSF welcomed Raj Mehan , Group Vice President, Finance, Liquid Products North America (LPNA) and Debi Gann , Vice President, Sales, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). In September, Raj  assumed his role of leading the finance and accounting functions for the LPNA business unit, serving as a business partner and integral member of the cross-functional management team. He oversees financial leadership responsibilities, including operations analysis, b

When Janelle Oxford  joined KanPak 25 years ago, the company had just 35 associates, one site, and two production lines. Today, KanPak boasts over 600 associates, two manufacturing sites, and eight lines, and Janelle has actively supported its growth every step of the way. A Journey of Growth and Impact Her career has been marked by transformation, not just in scale but in culture, systems, and relationships. From witnessing the construction of more than seven buildings to pa

Steffi Nasol began her GSF journey in June 2022, but her connection to the company started years earlier. She first learned about GSF while working for Starbucks, one of GSF’s customers, during college. “It felt like a full circle moment when I officially joined the GSF team,” said Steffi, who now serves as the Quality Compliance Manager at the City of Industry, California manufacturing facility. Advancing in Quality Steffi started at GSF as Senior Quality Systems Technician,

On October 11, 2025, at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles, John Page , GSF’s Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, joined the esteemed ranks of the John M. Langston Bar Association Hall of Fame . Every year, the Association honors African-American powerhouse attorneys with more than 35 years of practice who have made lasting contributions to the legal profession and their communities. As California’s oldest African-American bar association, it conti