Thankful for

Our Team

 We are thankful for every member of our team, without them we could have never risen. 

Miguel Martinez

Miguel Martinez

Director of Operations

Miguel began his career at Little Caesars while still in high school in 2006. Over the years, with hard work and dedication to the business, he worked his way up to store manager. After proving his skills at the manager position, he was eventually promoted to the area supervisor. Currently, he is the Director of Operations. As such, he oversees 21 stores, 4 supervisors, and over 400 employees. Miguel lives in Bakersfield, Ca, where he and his wife of 10 years are raising their 3 beautiful children. In his personal time, Miguel likes to spend time with his family and enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, the LA Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Fernanda Vargas

Fernanda Vargas

Supervisor

Fernanda is originally from Mexico and moved to the United States in 2007. After coming to the U.S, she applied for a job at Little Caesars Pizza. Her career with Little Caesars began with a position as a regular crew member. Through dedication, ambition, and hard work, Fernanda learned the business and developed the skills needed to climb through the ranks and eventually become a store manager. She excelled at this position for over 5 years and was promoted to regional supervisor. Fernanda is responsible for overseeing 6 locations in Yuma, Arizona. She is proud and honored to be part of the Cedars Group Family. From her experience, she has grown as a person and gained important knowledge that has helped her become a successful supervisor, and made her a valuable team member. Fernanda likes to help and teach colleagues and elevates those around her by sharing with them her knowledge of the business. She recognizes the importance of her role and believes that if you have set clear goals and dreams in your life, that with motivation and hard work one can reach them. 

Fernanda is married with two beautiful daughters. She considers herself to be a hard-working individual, enthusiastic, and above all else, honest. She enjoys traveling and visiting new places. Fernanda loves to spend her free time with her family and friends. 
Hugo Ayala

Hugo Ayala

Supervisor

Hugo was born in Michoacan, Mexico. In 1995 at the age of 15, he immigrated to the US and came to Bakersfield, California. He attended East Bakersfield High School as well as Arvin High School, from which he graduated. Hugo then attended Taft College for one year and at the age of 22, he joined the Little Caesars family. He has spent the last 18 years and counting working with Little Caesars. Hugo is happily married and has 3 kids that mean the world to him. He loves music and enjoys singing, as well as watching sports. He is always passionate about everything he does. Honesty, punctuality, dedication, and hard work are just some of the many qualities that define him. Hugo lives by the motto that life is a roller coaster. Sometimes you are up, sometimes you are down, but no matter where one may be, they should always stay humble and treat everyone with respect. 

Maya Mawad

Maya Mawad

Head Office Manager

Maya Mawad joined Feghali Foods in September of 2001 working on administrative duties. Her intelligence and attention to detail, as well as her ability to organize, communicate, and multitask have made Maya one of the main pillars of Feghali Foods’ operation. Maya is currently the head office manager and is in charge of logistics for all 16 stores. This will be a milestone year for her, as it marks her 20th year with the company! In Maya’s own words “the Feghali’s are now a second family to me and I love working at such a great company that cares about their employees.” Thank you, Maya, for all you have done over the last 20 years, and for your dedication and loyalty to the company. We think of you as family, and can’t imagine the business without you!  

Hunter Garrett

Hunter Garrett

Assistant Director

Hunter was born and raised in Bakersfield, California where she attended and graduated from Bakersfield Christian High School. Hunter got started in the business through a friend who suggested the position. She was thankful and quickly became a part of the Little Cedars family. She is married and they recently welcomed their first baby into the world. Her family is her pride and joy. Hunter enjoys photography and being outdoors. When she is not working she spends her free time taking pictures, spending time with her loved ones and making endless memories. 

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5501 Stockdale hwy, #11926

Bakersfield, CA 93389

+1 661 831 1264
info@cedarsgrp.com