2026 CIFI INSTALLATION DINNER & CEREMONY

6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour Begins
Guests enjoy drinks and appetizers as they mingle

7:05 PM –Welcome Greeting
Dennis Wallin (Emcee)
Dennis will welcome attendees and introduce the evening’s events

7:15 PM – Patriotic Moment
Music: “God Bless America”

7:20 PM – Officer and Board Installation
Dennis Wallin (Installing Officer)
Dennis will install the officers and board members of 2026

Board of Directors 2026:

  • Matthew Amore | Associated Supermarket Group

  • Frank Bosworth | Acosta

  • Dave Bransfield | C.A. Ferolie

  • Magda Desimone | Associated Supermarket Group

  • Donna LaCava | Acosta

  • Jim Ostling | Ostling & Associates

  • Joe Rodriguez | KraftHeinz

  • Danny Ruiz | Glacier Point Enterprises

  • Roberto Scalia | Associated Supermarket Group

  • Angel Valerio | Krasdale Foods

CIFI 2026 Officers:

  • President: John Borzumato | Alpha 1 Marketing

  • 1st Vice President: Jim Falese | Advantage Solutions

  • 2nd Vice President: Cathy Avery | Associated Supermarket Group

  • 3rd Vice President: Jim Hopkins | Krasdale Foods

  • Treasurer: Greg McCann | Advantage Solutions

  • Secretary: Jenn Vannucci | Alpha 1 Marketing

Dennis Wallin (Installing Officer):
Asks, “Do you promise to promote high standards of morality in dealing with your associates, to take an interest in matters social, civic and economic and by working together, help establish as the basis of human freedom the law of Justice and Charity?”

Board and Officers Response:
“We do.”

Dennis Wallin (Installing Officer):
“I hereby install each of you as Officers and Directors of the Catholic Institute of the Food Industry for the year 2026.”

7:35 PM – Installing Officer Remarks
Dennis Wallin (Installing Officer)
Dennis introduces John Borzumato, the Incoming President

7:45 PM – Incoming President Acceptance Speech
John Borzumato (Incoming President)
John delivers his acceptance speech and presents a plaque to Dennis Wallin, in gratitude for his role as Installing Officer

7:55 PM – Special Recognition
Michele Borzumato (John’s wife) is escorted by Michael Borzumato (their son) and presented with flowers as a token of appreciation

8:00 PM – Introduction of Calvary Hospital
Dennis Wallin (Emcee)
Dennis introduces Michael Fosina, representing Calvary Hospital

8:05 PM – Michael Fosina, Calvary Hospital Representative, Speaks
Michael Fosina (Calvary Hospital Representative) briefly speaks about Calvary Hospital and their impactful work in the community

8:10 PM – Presentation of Check to Calvary Hospital
John Borzumato (President)
 John presents a check to Calvary Hospital

8:15 PM – Invocation
Father Sean Magaldi
Father Sean offers the invocation to bless the event, the food and the work ahead

8:18 PM – Closing Remarks
Dennis Wallin (Emcee)
Dennis thanks everyone for attending and encourages guests to enjoy the rest of the evening