The University of Arizona
Executive of the Year Luncheon
Honoring
Kent McClelland
Chairman and CEO of
Shamrock Foods Company
Dean Karthik Kannan of the Eller College of Management cordially invites you to a shared meal with Tucson community members over interesting discussions with the third-generation leader behind the 100-year old, family-owned-and-operated company.
KENT McCLELLAND
CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY
W. Kent McClelland is the third-generation leader behind the 100-year old, family-owned-and-operated, Forbes 100 privately held company. Shamrock’s family of companies includes Shamrock Foods- the largest independent foodservice company in the West, and top five in the United States - and Shamrock Farms, one of the largest family-owned and operated dairies nationwide. Under Kent’s leadership, the company has experienced tremendous growth with its foodservice distribution footprint expanding to encompass nine distribution centers in seven states across the Western US. The company has also revolutionized dairy to be a national beverage player, with manufacturing locations in Arizona and Virginia supporting national brand presence and continued growth. A sense of family and the importance of community are the driving forces behind McClelland’s professional and personal life.
"For Shamrock, growth is about taking better care of our customers, associates and suppliers. By being nimble, focused, transparent and willing to take appropriate risks, we’ve proven we’re more innovative and effective for all of our partners than the competition.”
Pictured: Shamrock’s 2nd Generation, Norman McClelland and 3rd Generation, Kent McClelland
Friday, April 28, 2023
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
$100 per person ($30 tax-deductible)
Deadline to RSVP has been EXTENDED to Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Executive Sponsor $10,000*
- Logo on event webpage, signage, slideshow and program
- Two tables (includes 20 tickets)
- Follow-up recognition in e-newsletter, emailed to approximately 25,000 individuals
*$8,600 tax deductible
Contributing Sponsor $5,000*
- Logo on event webpage and slideshow
- Two tables (includes 20 tickets)
*$3,600 tax deductible
Table Sponsor $1,500*
- Logo on event slideshow
- One table (includes 10 tickets)
*$800 tax deductible
The deadline to ensure sponsors will receive outlined publicity is April 7, 2023..
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Executive Sponsor
Nancy and Peter Salter
Contributing Sponsor
The Ackerley Family
Executives Honored In Previous Years
Established in 1983 by the Eller College of Management National Board of Advisors, the University of Arizona Executive of the Year Award honors individuals who exemplify executive qualities in private enterprise and public service.
2019 Terry Lundgren, Macy’s
2018 Scott Cook, Intuit
2017 Cathy Engelbert, Deloitte
2016 Fredrick W. Smith, FedEx
2015 Sam Fox, Fox Restaurant Concepts
2014 Janet Napolitano, University of California System
2013 Larry Baer, San Francisco Giants
2012 Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense
2011 Howard Schultz, Starbucks
2010 Robert Keegan, Goodyear
2009 Donald R. Keough, Allen & Company
2008 F. Warren Hellman, Hellman & Friedman
2007 John W. Rowe, Exelon Corporation
2006 James E. Press, Toyota Motor Sales
Questions?
Contact Eller Associate Director of Special Events, Kasey Barghout, at kaseybarghout@arizona.edu or (520) 621-2900.