Fager to Chair CGA Educational Foundation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation has named Ray Fager, a regional vice president for Crossmark Sales Agency, chairman of the CGA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.

Ray Fager

He succeeds Bob Ling of Unified Grocers, who currently serves as CGA chairman. Ling served as foundation chair for four years.

“Ray is an excellent selection for this very important position,” said foundation President Ronald Fong. “His knowledge and passion for our industry is a great benefit for the foundation.”

Also elected foundation officers were Pam Poggi of Safeway as vice-chair and and Chris Clark of Raley’s as secretary/treasurer.

The foundation provides college scholarships, career development and educational programming for CGA members. In 2008, the foundation awarded 260 college scholarships totaling $314,000.

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