HGG Promotes Orma Haywood

Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Orma Haywood to Corporate Controller

 Ontario, California (February 12, 2026) – Heritage Grocers Group (“Heritage” or “HGG”), one of the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailers in the country, is pleased to announce the promotion of Orma Haywood to the position of Corporate Controller.

Reporting directly to Matthew Holt, Chief Financial Officer for Heritage Grocers Group, Haywood will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continued operational excellence for all Heritage banner companies which include Cardenas Markets, Tony’s Fresh Market, El Rancho Supermercado, and Los Altos Ranch Markets.

“Orma has demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep expertise, and a strong commitment to our business,” said Holt. “As Corporate Controller, she will continue to apply her strong financial acumen and leadership to support the company’s long-term success.”

Haywood most recently served as the Accounting Controller for Heritage Grocers Group. Prior to joining the Company, Orma held a series of progressive leadership roles, including Controller at US Continental Marketing, Inc.; Assistant Controller at Pacific Consolidated Industries; Accounting Manager at Contemporary Services Corporation; and Assistant Controller at Kairak, Inc. She began her career in public accounting with Fishman & Jones, CPAs and Steve Fishman, CPA, where she built a strong foundation in financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll, and regulatory filings.

She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. Haywood is a Certified Public Accountant (California) and has been recognized by Progressive Grocer as a Top Woman in Grocery (TWiG).