Performance Alabama Celebrates National Customer Service Week
During the week of October 6-10, PFS Alabama celebrated our hardworking customer service team during NationalCustomerService Week.
FromcateredlunchesandnewbrandedPerformanceAlabamaswagto thank-younotesandteamsuperlatives,wemadesureourcustomerservice teamfeltthesameappreciationtheyshowourcustomerseverysingleday.
Wearesogratefulforeverythingthisteamdoesforourcustomersandour OpCo!
PFS Alabama Hosts Kitchen Famous Hotdo
OnWednesday,PerformanceAlabamahostedakitchend s’ FamousHotdogs,wheretheysampledavarietyofmenui ries, anddesserts.
Theownersandtheirteamreallyenjoyedthefoodandsharedexcellentfeedback.OurNonFoodsSpecialist,JonathanMesser,alsoshowcasedsamplesofcups,containers,andother packagingitems.CongratulationstoAMBruceCobbandDSMJasonSnyderforhostinga successfultestkitchen,andaspecialthank-youtoChrisVizzinaforpreparingthefoodforthe event.WelookforwardtocontinuingtogrowourpartnershipwithChris’FamousHotdogs.
PFS Alabama Associates Compete in the IFDA Truck Driving Championship
Performance Alabama was extremely proud to have four of our team members compete in the IFDA Truck Driving Championship on October 23-25 in Orlando, Florida.
Duringtheevent,theycompetedagainstsomeofthebestdriversandforklift operatorsinthecountry.Competitorstookpartinwrittenexams,vehicle familiarizationandobstaclecoursesdesignedtotesttheirmasteryof equipmentandsafetyprotocols.Thisyear’seventbroughttogetherover280 competitorsfromnearlytwodozenfoodservicecompanies,including79 driversand49warehouseworkersfromacrossPFG.
Whileourteamdidnotplaceinthecompetition,wearesoproudoftheway theyrepresentedourOpCoinOrlando.Welldoneandcongratulationstoall involved!Asweawaitthisyear’sfinalresults,wecontinuetocelebratetheir hardworkanddedication.We’realreadylookingaheadtonextyear’s championshipandcan’twaittoseewhichtalentedteammemberswill representourteam!
Fromlefttoright:
LaquinntonJones–Competedinreachtruck
DeonMoody–Competedindoublepalletjack
JasonEstes–Competedsafetymanagerandwrangler
JesseWalker-Competedin5-axletruckandtrailer
SAFETYTIPOFTHEMONTH
Regardlessofyourworkenvironment,alwaysconductaninitial hazardassessmentforyourworkspace.Theseshouldincludeany slip,trips,andfallshazardsandothergeneralareaspecifichazards.
NEW HIRES NEW HIRES
October 2025 October 2025
InOctober,wewereexcitedtowelcome32newteammemberstoPerformance Alabama!OurSalesteamgrewby5,Transportationadded15,theWarehouseexpanded with11newassociates,andCustomerServicewelcomed1newteammember.We’re thrilledyou’vechosentojoinourteam.Welcomeaboard!
ShawnCollier,Selector
KaitlynCruz,CustomerServiceRep
JacobyDixon,Driver
BenDunn,AreaManager
TellyEllis,Driver
AaronForney,Driver
KenyaGoodrum,Selector
AmirHughes,Driver
HaroldJackson,Driver
YukitaJohnson,ForkliftOperator
EmanuelJones,Selector
GregoryKing,AreaManager
KalebLane,ForkliftOperator
RonaldLewis,TruckWasher
JamesLittle,YardDriver
TaivonLucas,WarehouseSanitation
JonathanMesser,NonFoodsSpecialist
AlmontayPerry,Driver
MathewRoberts,Driver
NakealRobinson,ForkliftOperator
IreneRodda,WarehouseSanitation
AntonioScott,Driver
DaQuavisSims,BackhaulDriver
ChaseSmith,ShuttleDriver
KeyoniSmith,Selector
KimStarnes,BusinessDevelopmentManager
DaishaThomas,Selector
JefferyTodd,AreaManager
MauryVallejo,Driver
JeromyWashington,Driver
KeyshawnWilliams,Selector
ReginaldWilliams,Driver
AsweexpandourpresenceonInstagramandTikTok,wewouldlove tofeaturemoreofourassociatesinoursocialmediavideos.
ContinuinginNovember,anyonewhovolunteerstobeinasocial mediavideowillbeenteredintoamonthlydrawingtowin$25 worthofBravopoints.CongratulationstoAmyDooleyforwinning theOctoberdrawingfor$25worthofBravopoints.
Ifyouareinterestedinparticipating,pleasecontactKayleeLedford atkaylee.ledford@pfgc.com.
Areyoureadytomakethemostof yourbenefits?2026BenefitsOpen Enrollmentishappeningnowuntil Friday,Nov.21.
Thisisyourchancetomakesure you’regettingallthegoods— coverage,savings,support—thatPFG deliverstohelpyoulivewellandwork well.
Clickhereforfivethingsyouneedto know!
Ifyouwouldliketoreceiveapaperenrollmentguideorrequestapacketto bemailed,pleasecontactTrudyWells(trudy.wells@pfgc.com)orJoAnn Smith(joann.smith@pfgc.com).BesuretochecktheOpenEnrollmentCover Letterandthe2026BenefitsGuideforfulldetails.HeadtoUKGandclickon ‘Benefits’>‘ManageMyBenefits’togetstartedtoday!Forquestions,reach outtoTrudy,JoAnn,orcontactthebenefitscenterat1-855-500-4045. OurAssociateoftheMonthforNovemberisour WarehouseDayshiftLead,KeithMartin. Keithisanimportantassettothereceivingteam, organizingthedistributionoftrucksbeingunloaded inthemostefficientway.Onseveraloccasions,he hasbeeninvolvedingettingover50,000cases receivedinasingleshift.
Associate of the Month: Keith Martin
WarehouseDirectorAngieBarronsaysKeith“alwaysleadsbyexample.Heis continuouslylookingforwaystoimprovewhiletakingtimetoaidenewhiresinany waypossible.Keithhasbeenamodelemployeethroughoutallhisyearsofservice withthecompany.Hisdedicationandworkethicsetthetoneforallwarehouse associates.”Thankyouforyourinvaluablehardwork,Keith—itistrulyappreciated!
Word on the Street
ThePerformanceAlabamasalesteamkickedofftheholidayseasona fewweeksagobycelebratingHalloThanksMasatourOctoberGeneral SalesMeeting.
Themeetingstartedwithspookyfunduringnon-foodstrick-or-treating, followedbytwofestiverotations.TheteamsampledThanksgivingsides, Christmasmains,andholidaydessertswhilelearningaboutthefeatured items.
Severalmembersofthesalesteamalsoreceivedgiftsfortheir participationusingournew1Huddleapp.
Thankyoutoeveryoneinvolvedforafun,productive,andfestivemeeting!
ENROLLMENTBEGINSNOV.7
Wewinasateam—andnow’syourchancetoinvestinthesuccessyouhelp create!TheenrollmentperiodforPFG’sEmployeeStockPurchasePlan(ESPP) beginsFriday,Nov.7,andrunsthroughDec.2.ClickheretoviewaPFGOwner Flyer.
ContributionsaredeductedfromeachpaycheckandusedtopurchasePFG stockeverysixmonths.BuyPFGstockata15%discount availableonlyto associates.You’llgetthelowerpriceateitherthestartorendoftheoffering period.Afterasix-monthholdingperiod,youcansellyourshareswheneveryou choose.
EnrollbyDecember2,2025.ElectionstakeeffectJan.1,2026.Readytoenroll?Loginathttps://atwork.morganstanley.comtomakeyourelection.Have questions?ContactMorganStanleyat1-800-367-4777oremail
PFGBenefits@pfgc.com
Brand of the Month:
We are proud to highlight PeakFreshProduceas our November Brand of the Month!
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From eye-catching fruit and fresh cut produce to flavorful herbs and bulk produce, Peak Fresh Produce experts select the highest quality items from the top farms - guaranteed. All products follow USDA #1 specs or better. Learn more about Peak Fresh Produce here.
FROMTHEPRESIDENT’SDESK
MessagefromOp-CoPresidentRickyReed
Team Alabama,
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible energy and commitment shown across every department sales, operations, drivers, warehouse, support teams, and leadership. Each of you plays a vital role in our success, and together, we’ve built something truly exceptional.
This season is about appreciation, but it’s also about momentum. While we won’t be slowing down, we will keep proving why we’re the best in the industry. Every call, every delivery, every detail matters. The market isn’t going to hand us success we’re taking it, and we’re doing it together.
Thank you for everything you do, every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with joy and gratitude.
Let’s finish the first half of the year strong and set the stage for an even bigger finish ahead! Every effort you make now builds momentum for what’s next. Stay focused, stay driven, and let’s keep proving why we’re the best in the industry. Together, we’re not just meeting goals we’re setting the standard.