Board of Directors
Vern Underwood
Chairman of the Board
Vern Underwood has spent his entire career at Young's Market Company, working in virtually every capacity over the years. Together with his sister, Janet, Vern is co-owner of the Company. As Chairman of the Board and CEO of Young's Holdings, Vern oversees the Company's operations and assets in the Western US states Young's operates. In addition Vern is Co-Chairman and CEO of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Wilson Daniels Ltd., one of the nation's leading importers and distributors of fine wines and spirits. Vern is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Both Vern and Janet are generous supporters of local charitable causes including Hoag Memorial Hospital, Mission Children's Hospital of Orange County, the Boys' and Girls' Clubs, and Chapman University.
Office Location: Aliso Viejo
Chris Underwood
CEO, Young's Market Company
In addition to being the Chief Executive Officer of Young’s Market Company, LLC; Chris is a member of the Board of Directors of Young’s Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Young’s Market Company. He has been an employee, officer and/or director of Young’s Market Company for his entire adult life.
In his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Young’s Market Company, Chris oversees all facets of the Company’s business operations in all markets which include California, Hawaii, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
He reports directly to Vern Underwood, Chairman of Young’s Holdings, Inc. Chris is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications.
Office Location: Tustin
Janet Smith
Executive Vice-President and Secretary
Together, both Vern and Janet are the principle owners of Young's Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Young's Market Company, LLC and its affiliated companies. Janet is a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Vice-President, and Secretary of the Company. Janet plays a very significant role in defining the company's long and short term strategies, goals, and the company's corporate culture. She has been exposed to and involved in the beverage alcohol distribution industry her entire adult life and the board is the grateful beneficiary of her experience and insight. Janet earned a B.S. in Business Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. Janet is active in local charities, giving generously to Hoag Memorial Hospital, Mission Children's Hospital of Orange County, Chapman University, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and many other worthy causes.
Jeff Underwood
Board Member
Jeff is a member of the Board of Directors of Young's Holdings, Inc., the parent Company of Young's Market Company. He has been an employee, officer and/or director of the company, or one or more of its affiliates, for his entire adult life. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and he is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Executive Management Program.
George Smith
Board Member
George joined Young's Market Company in 1990 and is a member of the Board of Directors of Young's Holdings, Inc. George earned his B.A. in Art from Fort Lewis College.
