West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has promoted Chelsea Minor to VP of community impact and public affairs. Since joining the team in 2015, she has represented The Raley’s Companies in the public and political sphere.
“Chelsea is an outstanding contributor and thought leader as well as a trusted advisor,” said Keith Knopf, president and CEO.
“Her knowledge and expertise have greatly contributed to our success and growth since joining. Chelsea makes important things happen both in the company and in the communities in which we do business. I am grateful for her dedication and leadership.”
In her role as VP, Minor oversees public relations, governmental affairs, communications, community impact and sustainability, leading the strategy and direction for the entire enterprise. She also helps run the company’s charitable foundation, Raley’s Food for Families. Her leadership spans across the company’s trade areas of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and four Tribal Nations, including TRC divisions Raley’s and Bashas’.
Julie Teel, president of Raley’s Food for Families and a member of The Raley’s Companies board of directors, added that “Chelsea is the epitome of our culture and our values. Always placing the needs of our team members and communities first.”
Prior to The Raley’s Companies, Minor worked for KP Public Affairs, supporting California companies with public affairs and public relations services. She started in California politics as a fellow in the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program and worked in the California State Assembly. Minor is also the chair of the California Retailers Association, chair of the Metro Chamber Political Action Committee and a public appointee for the California Cattle Council.
In recent years, Minor was instrumental in facilitating the organization’s growth with several key acquisitions. She serves as one of TRC Shared Service leaders, developing and executing the company’s consumer, public affairs and brand reputation strategies for the enterprise.
“I am honored to serve as an executive leader for The Raley’s Companies,” Minor said. “The organization has become a regional grocery powerhouse in the West and I am excited to continue to advance our brands and vision in the communities we serve.”
