Brande Bond, QCD Group Vice President, Supply Chain, today earned a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award in the Trailblazer category. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive present the distinction annually to recognize female supply chain leaders whose achievements, mentorship, and leadership create opportunities for women across the supply chain profession. "This award not only honors women in supply chain, but also represents progress, growth, and the achieve

A newspaper ad changed everything. In 2008, Bryan Erickson spotted an opening for a new QCD facility in Spokane, Washington. What started as a warehouse opportunity sparked a career journey that now spans nearly two decades, three facilities, and ten roles across the company. Bryan joined QCD in August 2008 as a Warehouse Selector at QCD Spokane. Drawn by the reputation of Golden State Foods (GSF) and its values-driven culture, he took a chance on an opportunity that would sh

Earlier this year, QCD appointed Harvey Mitchell as Group Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Harvey leads enterprise-wide recruitment, talent development, and engagement strategies in close partnership with business leaders and HR teams to strengthen people programs and processes. To enable QCD's growth, Harvey also advances organizational, team, and individual performance through strategic workforce planning. “Harvey brings a strong track record in people strateg

Preeti Gopalan supports QCD’s people priorities as Human Resources Supervisor at QCD Charlotte, North Carolina, marking nearly eight years of growth shaped by adaptability, continuous learning, and purpose. Her journey with the company began in June 2018, after relocating with her family from India. Through a temporary assignment supporting an audit, Preeti's initial QCD experience brought her into an environment brimming with collaboration and encouragement. “I was fortunate

During the Golden State Foods (GSF) 2026 Global Leadership Conference this month, associates from across the GSF family of companies celebrated the QCD Phoenix, Arizona team for winning the company’s highest internal honor—the Chairman’s Challenge Award. A 26-year tradition, this coveted award recognizes excellence in key performance areas, including people, safety, quality, customer support, financial results, and community engagement. GSF President and Chief Executive O

Michael Gavin, Assistant Warehouse Manager at QCD in Suffolk, Virginia, began his career in March 2012 as a part‑time warehouse selector. Drawn to the company’s growth opportunities and strong team culture, he actively pursued development, taking on warehouse lead shifts, seeking cross-training, and maintaining a proactive mindset. Developing Through Roles and Responsibilities In his first key career move at QCD, Michael earned the position of Inventory Specialist, which all