People
“Great companies only happen with great people.”
Darrell Jones, President, Pattison Food Group.

Darrell channels his passions for the grocery industry and giving back into active participation on numerous industry boards, including those of The Grocery Foundation, GS1 Canada, the Food Industry Association (FMI), and Retail Council of Canada GMC. Under Darrell’s leadership the company won the prestigious Jim Pattison Group Company of the Year Award in 2015. In 2017, Darrell received the Golden Pencil Award from the Food Industry Association of Canada for his immense contributions to the grocery industry, as well as an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Darrell was also named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021.

A widely respected leader throughout the grocery industry, Jamie was named the recipient of the 2023 Golden Pencil Award – the highest distinction in Canada’s grocery industry – for his lifetime contributions to the industry he considers himself fortunate to be part of. Jamie’s passion and expertise in the grocery industry has parlayed into active participation on industry boards, including that of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, for which he is chair.

A member of the PFG executive committee, Paul supports a number of key areas within the organization including accounting, finance, tax, treasury, acquisitions, enterprise planning, data & analytics, information technology, legal, corporate security and product integrity.

Paul has been formally recognized with a Save-On-Foods Leadership Excellence Award in 2011 and a Store Leader of the Year Award in 2012 during his time at the PriceSmart Foods store in Richmond, B.C., and is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University’s Executive Management and Leadership Certificate Program. A driven and highly engaged leader, Paul possesses a broad understanding of the grocery retail business with a focus on delivering what is right for customers. He is also a dedicated member of the Sources Foundation board of directors.

Known for his adaptability, progressive and results-focused leadership, Ben has earned a plethora of awards from Save-On-Foods throughout his career, including two Leadership Excellence Awards for his time as a store manager in two of the company’s Northern B.C. stores (Fort Nelson, 2010 and Fort St. John, 2013); a 2016 Special Achievement Award for his leadership during the company’s expansion into Manitoba and Saskatchewan; and Save-On-Foods’ highest accolade, the Business Leader of the Year Award, in 2018 for his work as general manager of Save-On-Foods’ prairies division.

A humble, dynamic, energetic and passionate leader, Heidi was named a 2019 Star Woman in Grocery by Canadian Grocer Magazine for her exemplary leadership in the development of Share It Forward, an annual Western Family campaign that raises money for food banks across Western Canada. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources and holds a bachelor of commerce degree as well as a Master degree in human resources and communications from Northeastern University. Heidi puts people first and has been instrumental in forging strong people, philanthropic and strategic partnerships for the Pattison Food Group.

Brenda was named Save-On-Foods’ Business Leader of the Year in 2014, and she is also the recipient of a 2015 Star Women in Grocery Award from Canadian Grocer Magazine and Jim Pattison Group Special Achievement Award in 2021. A past member of the merchandising committee for United Grocers Inc., Brenda is on the board of directors for both GS1 Canada and the Canadian Health Food Association. She is also board chair of Imperial Distributors and an active member of the Food Executives Club of Vancouver. As a founding member and now executive sponsor of the Pattison Food Group’s TogetHER Network, which is aimed at driving change around diversity and inclusion, Brenda is a strong advocate for making a positive and measurable difference in the workplace.

Dan’s business savvy, creative thinking and focus on developing people has helped drive sales growth, market share gains and build brand equity including Save-On-Foods being named BC’s Most Loved Brand by BC Business Magazine, many times over the years. Dan is actively involved in the community both at work and in his personal life with United Way, children’s hospitals and foods banks.

Today, as senior vice president of supply chain and manufacturing for the Pattison Food Group, Mike has successfully lead the organization through several challenging years dealing with the effects of a pandemic, floods, fires, ice storms, high fuel costs and labour shortages. A constant innovator, Mike thinks outside the box and is focused on continuous improvement. He challenges himself and inspires others to run with creative ideas and implement progressive solutions. Mike’s unique background in operations and expertise in merchandising made him a good fit as a board member with GS1 Canada’s grocery sector for several years. He currently sits on the board of directors for Food Banks BC, representing the Pattison Food Group and giving back to the communities that support the company’s many grocery banners.

Since 2008, Dan and Buy-Low Foods have been awarded with four Jim Pattison Group Outstanding Management Awards, the Jim Pattison Group Award of Excellence and the Jim Pattison Group President of the Year for 2016. Under his leadership, Buy-Low Foods has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by the Developmental Disabilities Association and has received multiple recognitions from the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers. Dan now brings his long-time expertise in the grocery industry to the wholesale division of the Pattison Food Group where to date he has managed the acquisition of more than 30 different businesses and integration of those businesses into the Buy-Low Foods and Pattison Food Group of companies.

With nearly 300 retail locations, Wholesale and Health & Wellness Divisions, and a variety of production facilities, Pattison Food Group companies are supported by a team of more than 30,000 people united by their shared values of providing outstanding customer service, operating with integrity, and supporting their communities.

The Pattison Food Group Executive Team includes: (from front left): Dan Howe, Dan Bregg, Paul Hazra, Heidi Ferriman, Ben Harrack, Darrell Jones, President (standing), Paul Cope, Mike Olson, Jamie Nelson, Brenda Kirk (front, right)