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Making
Waves
Oregon
Restaurant Association names Dulcich Purveyor of the Year
By
Coast
River
Business Journal
October 1, 2008
Frank Dulcich, president of Pacific Seafood, a family owned seafood company
based in
Portland
,
Ore.
, with processing operations in Warrenton, was recently named Purveyor
of the Year by the Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) at the
organization’s annual industry awards banquet held on Sept. 14.
Dulcich was recognized by the ORA for outstanding leadership, success
and dedication to the food service industry.
"Frank Dulcich is a model purveyor and we are proud to highlight his
success and contribution to the ORA as well as his leadership within
our community," said ORA chair Joe Benneti. "We take this
recognition very seriously and only award it when someone meets our
specific criteria."
The Purveyor of the Year award is determined by the ORA’s board of
directors and is awarded to an individual who is active in the
association, has made contributions to both the community and the
industry and who has high business ethics. While the success of their
own business is important, their contribution to the growth and
success of
Oregon
’s restaurant industry and its members is what determines the
selection.
"It is a great honor to be recognized by the ORA for Pacific
Seafood’s contribution to
Oregon
’s restaurant industry," said Dulcich. "We are dedicated
to providing our customers with the highest quality, sustainable and
local seafood, and are proud to partner with our friends in the
restaurant industry to ensure excellence every step of the way. We
appreciate the business and support of all involved in the restaurant
industry. "
Dulcich, a third generation company leader, developed the Pacific
Seafood’s Diamond Philosophy, a leadership philosophy which guides
the overall business practices and supports the company’s mission of
Operational Excellence. In addition to being a supportive member of
the ORA, Dulcich was previously chairman and is a current member of
the Young Presidents’ Organization. He is also an active member of
CEO and serves on the executive committee and board for the National
Fisheries Institute.
Pacific Seafood processes West Coast products from
Alaska
to
Mexico
, and owns and operates distribution facilities throughout
Washington
,
Oregon
,
California
,
Texas
,
Arizona
,
Nevada
and
Utah
.
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