Our people are our passion and purpose. Through the Cheers! Award, our first-ever employee recognition program, we are given the opportunity to celebrate our incredible talent here at C.A. Fortune and “cheers” to those who go above and beyond to represent our values. Cheers to these C.A. employees!
Cheers to Liz!
Liz Hinson is our Director, Southeast on the Sales, Conventional team. She received the Cheers! Award for the value of “Innovate Fearlessly.”
How did you find your way to C.A. Fortune? I found my way to C.A. Fortune through Eric Jordan. Eric and I worked together at Boar’s Head where I was previously employed. Eric and I spoke numerous times about C.A. and its wonderful culture. A position became available and after meeting with Chuck and speaking with Tyler, I knew C.A. would be a great fit for me.
What is the most rewarding part of your role? The most rewarding part of my role is my team. The Publix team works together to ensure we are taking care of ALL our clients, no matter the size. We celebrate EVERY success. They truly embody our core values. I could not be happier to be a part of this team.
What do you think makes our company culture unique? The leadership. The leadership is incredibly open and transparent, which you normally don’t encounter at other companies. Every person I have met or worked with is so genuine. They are willing to help, and they celebrate successes.
What does your 5-9 look like (what do you like to do in your spare time)? During my spare time, you will find me strolling downtown St. Pete Bay with my pup, Georgia. We usually do a 3 to 4 mile walk in the evening. Outside of walks, Orange Theory is my daily go-to work out. I also love to cook and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Twice a week, my husband and I get together with our friends for a family dinner. I also visit my two nieces every chance I get.
What is one thing people do not know about you that they would be surprised to find out? I love to travel. I usually travel to two countries a year to learn about different cultures and experience the local cuisine. I’ve traveled to Greece, Iceland, Morocco, Spain, and Italy to name a few. There is nothing better than meeting people from all around the world and experiencing their culture and way of life.
Cheers to Brit!
Brit Cattey is our VP, Support on the Support team. She received the Cheers! Award for the value of “Lead with Solutions.”
How did you find your way to C.A. Fortune? I came to C.A. Fortune through the BUILD acquisition in 2018. At the time, I was leading BUILD’s Sales Ops department.
What is the most rewarding part of your role? Playing a part in my teams’ growth is the most rewarding part of my job. Seeing them rise to challenges, solve problems, and get to the next level makes it all worth it!
What do you think makes our company culture unique? I truly believe our company values define our culture. I work with an extremely talented group of people who come to work and put their all into it, treating clients, customers, and coworkers with respect and integrity. It’s fun to be a part of it!
What does your 5-9 look like (what do you like to do in your spare time)? I love going to baseball games and new restaurants with my wonderful husband, Arthur. I also love to spend as much time with my friends as I can! During quieter moments, you can typically find me reading a book (big historical non-fiction fan) or binging a show while catching up on stuff around the house.
What is one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out? I’ve run two marathons and hope to run more in the future!
Cheers to Chris!
Chris Munafo is our Director, Grocery Central on the Sales, Conventional team. He received the Cheers! Award for the value of “Empower Others.”
How did you find your way to C.A. Fortune? I found my way to C.A. Fortune by working with some of the great people they had. C.A. has always had a great culture with hardworking and dedicated employees who are knowledgeable in the industry. I was excited when an opportunity to join the team presented itself!
What is the most rewarding part of your role? The most rewarding part of my role would be working with the people at C.A. I have never worked in such a great-cultured atmosphere!
What do you think makes our company culture unique? “Do the Right Thing, Always” is the basis of our culture! Our people understand what is right for the client, retailer, and distributor. We bring people into our company with this same understanding and because of this, we have done some great things! Our people are what makes us unique. My daily goal is to never stray away from this belief, boost morale, and focus on success.
What does your 5-9 look like (what do you like to do in your spare time)? Busy! I have been involved with our high school football program for over 14 years, I could not be prouder of the young people that I have impacted and, more, the young people that have impacted me! My wife and I are always heading to either a football, basketball, or track outing with our youngest of 5. He is the glue to our blended family and keeps us on our toes! I could not be more blessed to have so many great people in our lives.
What is one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out? I can sometimes be an aggressive coach, which might surprise some of my colleagues at C.A.! I once had a fellow employee say that I am one of the kindest people that they have met. I am sure a few of my players would have a chuckle at this!
Cheers to Jessica!
Jessica Janson is an Associate Category Manager on the Insights team. She received the Cheers! Award for the value of “Do the Right Thing, Always.”
How did you find your way to C.A. Fortune? I heard all the wonderful things that former colleagues had to say about C.A. and when I found out that there was an opportunity to join the C.A. family, I knew that I wanted to continue to my career here.
What is the most rewarding part of your role? Seeing my insights colleagues grow and develop as analysts through mentorship and project collaborations is very rewarding.
What do you think makes our company culture unique? Seeing everyone in our company, as well as our clients, live out C.A.’s core values every day is amazing! Our company culture is one of a kind.
What does your 5-9 look like (what do you like to do in your spare time)? I can be found at the park watching my 7-year-old, Lucas, play baseball or my 4-year-old, Arthur, play soccer.
What is one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out? I have visited the home/library of 31 U.S. Presidents! My favorite so far has been the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA.
Cheers to Ransom!
Ransom Allen is a Sr Analyst, Replenishment on the Insights team. He received the Cheers! Award for the value of “Stay Curious.”
How did you find your way to C.A. Fortune? I was looking for a new opportunity and had a couple former coworkers that were employees at C.A. Fortune. They had great things to say about the company and the culture, so I made the leap.
What is the most rewarding part of your role? Walmart can be overwhelming, especially for new or small suppliers. It’s really rewarding when I can help them understand the retailer and succeed despite the obstacles in place.
What do you think makes our company culture unique? Everyone I’ve worked with has a great attitude and is passionate about doing good work.
What does your 5-9 look like (what do you like to do in your spare time)? Music is a passion of mine, and there have been so many great artists playing near me recently! I’ve been to three concerts in the last month, and I’ve got tickets to two more over the next few weeks.
What is one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out? I was once a small business owner! I owned and operated a coffee shop in central Kansas for a few years.
Congrats to all of our recipients!
