The Raley’s Companies has appointed Carol Barsotti as chief communications officer, expanding her leadership role within the organization.
Barsotti will assume responsibility for public relations, government affairs and community impact as the West Sacramento, California-based retailer continues to focus on transformation and sustainable growth.
Barsotti is also president of fieldTRUE, a farm-box subscription business, and will continue in this role. She is a member of The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team as well as a board member of Raley’s Food For Families. She will continue to report to President and CEO Keith Knopf with a strong connection to Owner and Chairman Mike Teel and President of Food For Families Julie Teel.
“We are fortunate to have Carol as an integral part of our executive leadership team,” Knopf said. “She is purpose-driven, creative, versatile, impactful and proven at developing and leading high-performing teams. Carol is the epitome of a servant leader, always willing to step up to support the needs of the team, company and community.”
Barsotti brings deep expertise in public service and community impact. She began her career working for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. and California. Today, she continues her commitment to community impact as president of the Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit for Sustainable Agriculture.
“Having such an accomplished leader assume these critical responsibilities positions us well for what’s ahead,” Teel said. “As we continue our purpose-driven transformation, I look forward to working closely with Carol to drive our mission of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.”
Julie Teel said Barsotti has already been a meaningful partner in growing support for Food For Families. “Her partnership with me and the board has been significant in our ability to have an ever-increasing impact on supporting local food banks,” she said.
“It’s a privilege to lead with purpose at the center of our strategy,” Barsotti said. “When we align communications, policy and community engagement, we create impact that matters for our business and for the people we serve.”
The Raley’s Companies is a private, family-owned and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento. Since its founding in 1935, store operations have grown to include more than 200 locations across eight states and four Tribal Nations under 10 banners: Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley’s O-N-E Market, Bashas’, Bashas’ Diné, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Full Circle and Farm Fresh To You. The organization and its more than 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by team members, communities and planet.
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