Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer announced on Aug. 17 the following executive team promotions:
- President: Garrett S. Piklapp;
- Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick; and
- Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W. Moran.
“Garrett and Mike have been important members of our leadership team for many years, and we are excited to have Jake join this team,” Cramer said. “They each bring specialized skills to help lead, support and execute our strategy with our officer team, department leaders and retail employees. Since becoming CEO nearly eight years ago, I’ve been dedicated to the growth and experience of our teams at all levels. Today’s announcement gives me great satisfaction in seeing this plan achieve another milestone. There is much to be excited about at Fareway, and I’m grateful to have this team assist me in leading our Fareway family into the future.”
Piklapp and McCormick will be assuming their new roles effective immediately. Moran will be assuming his new role effective Oct. 31.
Current CFO Craig A. Shepley is retiring with 36 years of service to Fareway.
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating 129 stores in a six-state region. Its mission is to provide the highest quality products while treating customers like family and valuing dedicated employees. Its stores are known for their full-service meat departments, farm-fresh produce and to-your-car customer service.
Fareway is a family-owned business, recognized as a top 10 employer in Iowa, and has more than 12,000 total employees. Visit Fareway.com for more information or shop online by visiting Shop.Fareway.com.