Celebrating Our 2025 Aspire Award Winners
At Acosta Group, we take pride in recognizing the dedication, hard work, and achievements of our associates. Each year, our senior leaders nominate outstanding individuals, and our executive leadership team selects the colleagues who have gone above and beyond in their roles.
The Aspire Award is a celebration of the exceptional impact these individuals have on our clients, teams, and communities. These winners exemplify leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to success, setting the standard of what it means to drive meaningful results.
We are thrilled to recognize the 49 outstanding individuals who have earned the 2025 Aspire Award! Your contributions have not gone unnoticed and we are grateful for the dedication and passion you bring to Acosta Group. Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!
Alicia Garza
VP, In-Store Services
Bobby Donaldson
Director, Accounting
Christine Bell
Chief Operations Counsel
De Ann Stahl
SVP, In-Store Services
Edward Kennerly
VP, Talent Acquisition
Emily Novak
Sr. Project Manager, Marketing
Michael Olivieri
Manager, Digital Content
Palina Hornaya
Manager, Corporate Strategy
Patryk Laszczuk
Senior Manager, Support Services
Rachel Buntenbach
Senior Manager, HR
Sophia Chang
Director, Business Operations
Terri Alborino
Team Leader
Amber Tracy
Associate Business Manager
Amy Good
Director, Pet Channel
Blake Linville
Director, Business Intelligence
Ernie Silvia
Business Manager
Jenna Phillips
Sr. Business Manager
Karen Olson
Sr. Business Manager
Lindsey Korrect
Director, Value Channel
Sandra Kuo
Business Manager
Shannon Chaffin
SVP, Client Development
Tammy Alexius
Supervisor Business Manager Assistant
Yira Torres-Eschavarria
Director, Retail
John Riding
Project Manager
Ray Mazanek
Regional Manager, Merchandising
Allen Morgan
Business Manager
Chris Fabbri
Director, Convenience
Cynthia Sanchez
Sr. Director, Administrative Operations
Reagen Gray
Field Sales Lead
Bryan Snyder
Director, Retail
Bryan Wyman
Client Engagement Manager
Dianne Atchison
Client Engagement Manager
Jason Quetel
Division Manager
Julie Lutteke
Client Operations Manager
Marc Paradise
Sr. Director, Retail Operations
Sophia Martin-Sanchez
Sr. Client Engagement Manager
Laura Randall
Sr. Account Manager
Robert Bennett
Sr. Account Manager
Sarah Rafter
Creative Associate Director
Stacie Porosky
Master Trainer
Stephanie Bolotta
Sr. Project Manager
Aron Gray
Director, Client Solutions
Bob Pitzen
Director, Strategic Accounts
Caitlin Buchanan
Manager, Warehouse
Marian Mitchell
Client Account Manager
Norman Tham
National Field Manager
Ricci Woods
Regional Manager
Sherry Blankenhorn
Regional Manager
Rachida Chramti
Market Manager, Events
In Memoriam: De Ann Stahl
We honor the memory of our friend and colleague, De Ann Stahl, a 2025 Aspire Award recipient whose leadership and spirit left a profound impact on our organization.
De Ann brought warmth, integrity, and compassion to every interaction, uplifting the people and teams around her. Her steady presence and deep care for others helped shape our culture.
Her impact continues to be felt by those who worked alongside her, and we are forever grateful for her contributions.
