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

QCD Las Vegas  and Salt Lake City  have tied for top honors in Starbucks' annual Siren Award in the "Short/Tall" category, which recognizes outstanding performance in smaller distribution territories. Both locations earned quarterly recognitions this year for their exceptional service and operational efficiency in supporting last-mile store deliveries. This is Salt Lake City’s sixth consecutive Starbucks Siren Award and Las Vegas’ first. “Congratulations to the teams on sett