HOW IT
STARTED
Founded in 1947 in the Los Angeles area, Golden State Foods began business as a small meat company providing products to area restaurants and hotels.
When the company teamed up with the McDonald’s Corporation in the 1950s, it was on its way to becoming a major player in the food processing and distribution industries.
On a handshake and a promise, GSF and McDonald’s set out to pursue a dream of the highest standards. Built upon solid values and relationships, Golden State Foods’ vision was clear: make the best products and provide the best service.
GSF: A VALUES-BASED COMPANY
Our Creed and Values are behind everything we do at Golden State Foods. These aren’t just words, they aren’t just a mission statement, they are a way of living, a way of doing business, and a reflection of the positive change that we would like to see in the world.
OUR CREED
We believe in God and the dignity of all people.
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We believe that people should be treated as we would like to be treated, and this applies to all of our associates, their families, our customers and suppliers, and to all others with whom we do business.
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We believe that successful independent business is the backbone of nations, and that our success is dependent upon the success of our customers, and that only by working together can the ultimate success of all partners be assured.
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We, therefore, dedicate ourselves to work for our mutual success and pledge our best efforts always toward the attainment
of our common goals.
OUR VALUES
Treat others like you want to be treated.
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Make the best product.
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Give the customers a fair deal.
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Maintain the highest standards.
SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD IN GLOBAL FOOD SERVICES
THE GSF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Brian Dick
President and Chief Executive Officer
John Page
Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Ryan Hammer
Corporate Senior Vice President and President, Quality Custom Distribution
Dr. Ed Rodriguez
Corporate Senior Vice President and
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephen Wetterau
Corporate Senior Vice President, Strategy, Technology and Innovation
Carol Fawcett
Corporate Senior Vice President and
Chief Information Officer
Dr. Wayne Morgan
Corporate Vice President and President, Protein Products and Operations Support Services
Brad Tingey
Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Campbell Cooper
Corporate Vice President and President, International Business Group
Justin Vannoy
Corporate Vice President and President, Liquid Products North America
Chad Buechel
President, KanPak U.S.
Guilda Javaheri
Chief Technology Officer
Hugues Labrecque
Vice President of Sales,
Golden State Foods
Eric Treon
Group Vice President, Global McDonald’s Business Unit
Nathan Murphy
Group Vice President Operations, Protein Products
Trisha McRoberts
Group Vice President of Strategic Sourcing,
Golden State Foods
Ken Mance
Group Vice President, Human Resources
and Labor