As we reflect on our past 40 years of business we find so much joy in celebrating the team that makes it all happen. When we started to put together a photo collection of our team it was remarkable to note how many second generation employees we have, how many people have been with us for decades, and how many employees have been shopping at Mana since the beginning! The following is a collection of some of the highlights. Cheers to the best team there is and 40 years of making it happen!
Auntie Naila (left) has been part of our Mana Ohana for 26 years!
Our amazing kitchen crew. Including… From left 1) Auntie Naila 4) is Ann, Kitchen Manager (front 2nd w apron on) 7) Ma’ake, Assistant Kitchen Manager… Ann has been with our Mana Ohana for 26 years!
Our wonderful Cashiers + our Deli Manager, Dolly (far left). Cathy (center) has been with our Mana Ohana for 24 years!
Our absolutely incredible Bakery manager, Misty, with Cashier/Barista Khalila (her daughter).
Our fabulous Bakery crew!
Ronie (left) has been with our Mana Ohana for 27 years, pictured here with Wendi from HR.
Ronie with Grocery Stocker, her son Jordan.
Our lovely Ashley, who has been with Maka by Mana since its creation.
Our awesome Fresh Produce guys!
Our amazing grocery crew that gets all your fabulous goodies to the shelf! Dondo (bottom row, 2nd from right) has been with our Mana Ohana for 34 years!
One of Mana’s partners, Chris, with Grocery Buyer, Marco (who is her nephew).
Sending love from the Vitamin Room (including one of Mana’s partners, Sunette, and Store Manager, Tara).
Our Stocker, Keanu, celebrating his 18th birthday, has been shopping at Mana since he was 3 yrs old.
Tuloa, second generation employee (Son of store manager, Tara).
Chuka, second generation employee (Son of store manager, Tara).
Neriah, second generation Employee (Niece of Owner, Ed).
Founder, Ed, once said in regard to this team, “More than anything, I feel so grateful for all of our employees and customers. Although I facilitated the start of Mana, and am currently still a big part of it, the employees and the community are really what make Mana a success and what truly impresses me. To me Mana Foods is a beautiful reflection of the community, it amazes me and makes me proud.” -Thielk
