Goodwill of Central Arizona

Business Advisory Council

President & Board
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Kevin Easler started in the produce business while still in high school, when he and his long-time friend and business partner, Shon Boney, sold cantaloupe at the local swap meet.

After graduating from San Diego State with a degree in Economics, he started as a grocery clerk with Henry’s Markets. Easler learned the business and in 1994, he and Boney financed and built two Henry’s locations which later merged into the chain. After Henry’s was sold to Wild Oats, Easler and his business partners, Boney and Scott Wing, moved from San Diego to Phoenix and established Sprouts Farmers Markets.

In just five years, Sprouts has become the second largest all-natural food chain in the United States. Sprouts currently operates 25 locations in the southwest, with stores in Arizona, Texas and California. Sprouts has more than 2,000 employees and will generate nearly $500 million in sales for 2008.

Easler’s management experience includes Store Management, District Management, Operation Supervision, Director of Marketing, Senior V.P. of Sales and Marketing, Real Estate Development and Finance.

Easler resides in Scottsdale, Ariz. with his wife, Linda, and his two kids, Austin and Shelby. He enjoys snow and water skiing, surfing, golf, biking and spending time with his friends and family.

Michael Attson, a recent Goodwill program participant, obtained his GED and plans to achieve economic independence.
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