The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Carl Saviers, divisional VP for the central region at EG America, to its board of directors.
Saviers brings extensive leadership experience in the convenience retail sector and a deep understanding of operations, strategy and industry trends that will benefit PFMA and its members.
In his role at EG America, Saviers is responsible for the strategic direction, operational management and overall success of Turkey Hill, Turkey Hill Midwest, Minit Mart and Certified Oil stores across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. His career includes leadership roles at Applegreen and Circle K, where he gained insights into retail operations, supply chain management and consumer engagement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Carl to the PFMA Board,” said Alex Baloga, PFMA president and CEO. “His extensive experience in convenience retail, combined with his strategic leadership, will be invaluable as we continue to support and advocate for the food and beverage industry and wholesalers across the state.”
PFMA represents a broad network of supermarkets, convenience stores, wholesalers and other food retailers, advocating for policies that support the industry and providing resources to help businesses thrive. As a board member, Saviers will contribute his expertise to PFMA’s efforts in legislative advocacy, industry innovation, and business development.
About PFMA
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, a statewide trade association, advocates the views of more than 600 convenience stores, supermarkets, independent grocers, wholesalers and consumer product vendors. PFMA members operate more than 3,000 stores and employ more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians.