Whole Foods Market - Our Company

Shelley Hawn Founder,President	Shelley Hawn is the founder, president and owner of the Whole Foods Market in Penticton, B.C. Way back in the spring of 1981, Shelley opened her first business in Summerland B.C. The Summerland Whole Food Emporium was housed in a tiny space just off Main Street and for nearly two years, Shelley developed and honed her business and customer service skills by establishing the first natural food store in that town.

Market Staff

Richard Hunt General Manager Email Richard	Richard has been involved in the natural and organic products industry for his entire business career. Starting with a very small dried fruit operation in Naramata, B.C., Richard went on to open Canada's first fruit leather factory in Penticton in 1978. From there, Richard started and operated one of Canada's leading distributors of natural and organic products from 1981 until he sold his interest in 1999. He joined the Whole Foods Market as the General Manager in July of 1999.

Les Jakobovics Store Manager Email Les	Les brings over 20 years grocery experience to Whole Foods Market. He has held senior management positions at SaveOn Foods, Super Valu as well as Sobeys. He enjoys marine fishing, computers and drawing. He is very friendly and always ready to help you find what you are looking for.

Shirley Manager of Vitamin Department Email Shirley	Shirley has been interested in natural health and healing since a child. She used to read her grandfather's pharmacy books back in the days of the mortar and pestle. She is also an accomplished astrologist and open to many alternative healing modalities. Always ready to serve, she is happy to answer your questions.

Jacqueline Cafe Supervisor Email Jacqueline	Jacqueline has 4 years of experience in the deli of a major grocery store in Penticton. In addition, she has had 16 years of experience working in the deli and bakery industry on Vancouver Island. Jacqueline enjoys art and traveling, and is a welcome addition to the Main Squeeze Juice Bar!

Bente Head Cashier Email Bente	Originally from the Kootenays near Kaslo, BC, Bente has been living in Penticton and working as head cashier at Whole Foods Market for 16 years now. Her main interests are her family, friends, and traveling. She enjoys reading and studying about the many products that are available in our store and is a big help in directing customers to products that may be helpful to them.

Sandy Produce Manager Email Sandy	Originally from England, Sandy and her husband moved to Canada in 1966. Sandy can be found helping customers in many parts of the store- in the juice bar, at the checkout and in the grocery aisles. In September 2004, Sandy was promoted to Assistant Grocery Manager. Sandy is a bundle of bright and happy energy - she is a positive force at Whole Foods Market.
Penny Cashier Email Penny	Penny's Bio Coming Soon

At Whole Foods Market, we pride ourselves on being one of Canada?s leading retailers of health and natural foods. Visit our spectacularly beautiful store where you will find thousands of products that will boost your health, enhance your lifestyle and treat your taste buds.

Order by phone or by e-mail from our selection of top quality vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathics, sports nutrition products, personal care items an much more.

Our in-store caf? receives rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. Check out the Wheatgrass Caf?.

For the very best prices, service and selection visit us in person or call us toll-free from anywhere in North America ? 1-877-493-2800.

TO ORDER BY PHONE OR BY EMAIL, CLICK HERE

Whole Foods Market can be reached at:
103-1770 Main St ? Penticton BC ? V2A 5G8 ? Canada
Phone: (250) 493-2855 ? Fax: (250) 493-2822
Toll-free: 1-877-493-2800 ? ordervitamins@wfm.ca

? 2006, Whole Foods Market

	Your one stop On-Line shop for Vitamins, Supplements and Personal Care Products
	103-1770 Main St • Penticton, BC • V2A 5G8 • Canada • 1-877-493-2800 • ordervitamins@wfm.ca