MASON BROTHERS COMPANY Honored 32 Employees M MASON BROTHERS WHOLESALE GROCERS Delivering Excellence Since 1920 with 415 Combined Years On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Mason Brothers Team gathered for its annual Employee Recognition and Safety Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to honoring commitment, safety, and the people who make the company strong. Guests enjoyed an outstanding meal prepared by the talented Boondocks crew while reflecting on another successful year. A highlight of the afternoon was recognizing six retirees from 2025 who together represent an extraordinary 163 years of service: Randy Riedel - 48 years, Dave Nelson - 44 years Bonnie Sperling - 32 years, Gregg Spencer - 22 years, Tom Arvidson - 10 years, Tim Haskins - 7 years The company also celebrated 32 outstanding team members whose combined service totals 415 years with Mason Brothers. STEVE BERTRAM 55 YEARS! A Truly Rare Achievement - A special tribute was given to Steve Bertram, who has dedicated 55 years of service to the Harrison Family and Mason Brothers Company. This remarkable tenure represents thousands of days of commitment, countless contributions, and a level of loyalty few ever achieve. Over more than half a century, Steve has mentored generations, upheld the highest standards, and helped guide the organization through growth, change, and challenge. His impact extends far beyond today and will continue to shape Mason Brothers for years to come. The story of Mason Brothers is written by the hands, hearts, and work ethic of its people. The commitment recognized here is the reason for our success, the source of our pride, and the example that defines who we are as a company. MASON BROTHERS EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION & Safety BANQUET 1st Row: (L to R) Steve Bertram, Ric Harrison, Kim Lorentz-Schmitz, Donna Uselman, Suzanna Seideman, Darcie McCulloch, Selena Hauer, Shirley Hill 2nd Row: Denine Holst, Melissa Kern, Joyce Price, Ken Price, Dan Kern, Ann Johnson 3rd Row: Ken Pachel, James McLaurin, Gary Carsten, Duke Harrison, Dale Hoffmann, Mike Goldie, Ryan Alexander, Chris Richter, Tom McDermott Back Row: Garrett Schmieg, Tom Arvidson, Shaun Gilliam, Aden Rach, Holden Rautio, Josh Bounds, Jon Maanum Not Pictured: Pam Hyatt, Andrew Chirpich, Irene Bucholtz, Tom Schmitz 5 YEAR AWARDS Pam Hyatt Suzanna Seideman Shaun Gilliam Aden Rach Jon Maanum Josh Bounds Garrett Schmieg Holden Rautio Andrew Chirpich Tom McDermott James McLaurin Chris Richter Ann Johnson Denine Holst IO YEAR AWARDS Ryan Alexander Mike Goldie Tom Arvidson Irene Bucholtz 15 YEAR AWARDS Shirley Hill Joyce Price Ken Price Selena Hauer Darcie McCulloch Kim Lorentz-Schmitz Dale Hoffmann 20 YEAR AWARDS Melissa Kern Gary Carsten Ken Pachel 25 YEAR AWARD Donna Uselman 30 YEAR AWARDS Tom Schmitz Dan Kern 55 YEAR AWARD Steve Bertram MASON BROTHERS COMPANY Honored 32 Employees M MASON BROTHERS WHOLESALE GROCERS Delivering Excellence Since 1920 with 415 Combined Years On Saturday , January 31 , 2026 , the Mason Brothers Team gathered for its annual Employee Recognition and Safety Banquet , an afternoon dedicated to honoring commitment , safety , and the people who make the company strong . Guests enjoyed an outstanding meal prepared by the talented Boondocks crew while reflecting on another successful year . A highlight of the afternoon was recognizing six retirees from 2025 who together represent an extraordinary 163 years of service : Randy Riedel - 48 years , Dave Nelson - 44 years Bonnie Sperling - 32 years , Gregg Spencer - 22 years , Tom Arvidson - 10 years , Tim Haskins - 7 years The company also celebrated 32 outstanding team members whose combined service totals 415 years with Mason Brothers . STEVE BERTRAM 55 YEARS ! A Truly Rare Achievement - A special tribute was given to Steve Bertram , who has dedicated 55 years of service to the Harrison Family and Mason Brothers Company . This remarkable tenure represents thousands of days of commitment , countless contributions , and a level of loyalty few ever achieve . Over more than half a century , Steve has mentored generations , upheld the highest standards , and helped guide the organization through growth , change , and challenge . His impact extends far beyond today and will continue to shape Mason Brothers for years to come . The story of Mason Brothers is written by the hands , hearts , and work ethic of its people . The commitment recognized here is the reason for our success , the source of our pride , and the example that defines who we are as a company . MASON BROTHERS EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION & Safety BANQUET 1st Row : ( L to R ) Steve Bertram , Ric Harrison , Kim Lorentz - Schmitz , Donna Uselman , Suzanna Seideman , Darcie McCulloch , Selena Hauer , Shirley Hill 2nd Row : Denine Holst , Melissa Kern , Joyce Price , Ken Price , Dan Kern , Ann Johnson 3rd Row : Ken Pachel , James McLaurin , Gary Carsten , Duke Harrison , Dale Hoffmann , Mike Goldie , Ryan Alexander , Chris Richter , Tom McDermott Back Row : Garrett Schmieg , Tom Arvidson , Shaun Gilliam , Aden Rach , Holden Rautio , Josh Bounds , Jon Maanum Not Pictured : Pam Hyatt , Andrew Chirpich , Irene Bucholtz , Tom Schmitz 5 YEAR AWARDS Pam Hyatt Suzanna Seideman Shaun Gilliam Aden Rach Jon Maanum Josh Bounds Garrett Schmieg Holden Rautio Andrew Chirpich Tom McDermott James McLaurin Chris Richter Ann Johnson Denine Holst IO YEAR AWARDS Ryan Alexander Mike Goldie Tom Arvidson Irene Bucholtz 15 YEAR AWARDS Shirley Hill Joyce Price Ken Price Selena Hauer Darcie McCulloch Kim Lorentz - Schmitz Dale Hoffmann 20 YEAR AWARDS Melissa Kern Gary Carsten Ken Pachel 25 YEAR AWARD Donna Uselman 30 YEAR AWARDS Tom Schmitz Dan Kern 55 YEAR AWARD Steve Bertram