West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted two key leaders within the organization. Craig Benson has been named SVP and head of technology, and Levi Wingo has been named VP of operations.
“This is an exciting time for Raley’s – we have built a strong leadership team that will support the advancement of our vision and purpose,” said Laura Croff, SVP of human resources. 
Benson previously held the title of VP of technology and has been with Raley’s since 1999. He has been in the retail industry for more than 25 years.
In his new position, Benson will play a key role in developing and executing the company’s strategic plan and priorities as it expands its digital and technical capabilities. Benson supports a team that will continue to deliver solutions that enable the organization to service customers with enhanced technology offerings to make their experience at Raley’s stores memorable.
He will continue to serve on the executive committee and report to Keith Knopf, president and CEO.
Wingo is an industry leader and has been with Raley’s since 2002. He is a graduate of the USC Marshall Food Industry Management program and graduated with a master’s degree in Food Industry Leadership from USC Marshall in 2020.
He has held many leadership roles in store operations and led the development of Market 5-ONE-5 as general manager and was promoted to executive director of store operations in 2018. In this role, Wingo will continue to serve on the executive committee and report to Kevin Konkel, Raley’s chief operating officer.
“We are fortunate to have such experienced and proven leaders in Craig and Levi. Both epitomize servant leadership and Raley’s family values,” said Knopf. “I am confident Craig and Levi will continue to help guide the organization toward our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”
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