Kathy Kuzava

President

Kathy Kuzava has served the association as President for over 25 years. Kathy discovered her passion for the grocery industry while in high school and, after graduating from Georgia State University with a specialty in Organizational Management, she began her career with Supervalu. She later took the helm at GFIA at the request of some of her independent retailer customers, most of whom are still loyal GFIA members.  Kathy is responsible for the overall management of the association, and she plays a key role in representing our membership and the grocery industry before elected officials and regulatory agencies in Georgia.

Kim Peterson

Director of Membership and Operations

Prior to joining GFIA in 2007, Kim Peterson worked for 15 years in various accounting and managerial positions before operating her own consulting firm as she raised her children. Kim graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. She is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Association, including financial and tax reporting, human resources, insurance, technology resource management, publications, website and database management. 

Garrett Wiley

 Director of Government Affairs

Garrett Wiley represents GFIA before the Georgia General Assembly, local governments, and regulatory agencies, working alongside Kathy Kuzava and contract lobbyist Sheila Humberstone. Garrett brings a rare blend of political experience and firsthand understanding of the grocery industry to GFIA, having grown up in his family’s grocery store. Before joining GFIA, he served as Vice President of Government Affairs for the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association in addition to holding multiple advocacy and policy roles, working for a former Georgia State Senator, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson Electric Membership Corporation.

Michelle Boyer

Director of Meetings and Events

Michelle Boyer has served GFIA since 2009 as the Director of Meetings and Events. Michelle manages all GFIA member events – the annual convention, Spring & Fall golf tournaments, the Holiday Extravaganza and the Legislative Reception. She works diligently to ensure that our sponsors’ products are well represented at every event, and that attendees are able to network with their current and potential customers in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Specializing in event planning and sales, Michelle worked for Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Eagles Landing Country Club and the exclusive W Atlanta Midtown before joining GFIA.

Elizabeth Razo

Office Manager

Elizabeth has interned with GFIA since 2017 as the Silent Auction Coordinator at our Annual Convention and assists during Legislative Session. Before joining GFIA full time, she was a Store Manager at Cricket Wireless. Elizabeth graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. She is responsible for assisting with meetings & events, supporting the association members and managing the office.

Shelia Humberstone

 Stone Bridge Consulting 

Sheila works as a consultant in tandem with Kathy Kuzava to provide legislative support to our members at the state level. Prior to working with GFIA, Sheila worked with Troutman Sanders for over 10 years. She is a voracious advocate for her clients, and we are pleased to have her on GFIA’s governmental affairs team.