Selected by senior executives of world luxury retailer DFS, Aldan-Pierce was only person of DFS’ approximate 6,000 employees to receive the award in 2009 and the only one of DFS’ Pacific region to ever have received the prestigious award. Pictured are, from left, board secretary Kazusuke Fujuku, director Emma Villagomez, director Edward Maratita, Aldan-Pierce, director BK Park, and vice president/treasurer Yoichi Matsumura. Contributed photo


