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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.
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 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.
Director of 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.
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.
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.
Estela Montoya
Administrative Assistant - Hispanic/Latino Outreach
Estela is the newest addition to the GFIA team, assisting with administrative, membership and event support. The GFIA is using her administrative and Spanish speaking language skills to increase the association’s member engagement. Prior to coming to work with GFIA, this newlywed was the youth minister of a program with more than 300 teens. If Estela can handle the chaos of 300 teenagers, she was the perfect choice to assist with GFIA events!
Administrative Assistant - Hispanic/Latino Outreach
Estela is the newest addition to the GFIA team, assisting with administrative, membership and event support. The GFIA is using her administrative and Spanish speaking language skills to increase the association’s member engagement. Prior to coming to work with GFIA, this newlywed was the youth minister of a program with more than 300 teens. If Estela can handle the chaos of 300 teenagers, she was the perfect choice to assist with GFIA events!
Sheila 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.
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.
