Sanchez was named a Ray Kroc Awardee, an honor named after the McDonald’s founder that recognizes outstanding leadership, team support, and community impact. To be chosen for the honor after a short time is an incredible achievement, said Mariam Gobrial, director of operations for McDonald’s. “He’s been so focused on building sales, working with people, community involvement, hiring, training, and breaking records,” she said. “It’s incredibly hard, right?” Pernecky said about the award, figuring only 350 McDonald’s managers worldwide earn the designation. So he make it special for the customers.”Jesus Gurrola said he and his wife have been regular customers at the Pico Rivera McDonald’s for 25 years.