J&J Family of Farms is making several changes to its key leadership team. Dick Bowman will become VP of farming and grower development and will lead the management and development of all of J&J’s grower partner relationships. “Dick, who has been director of farming since 2015, will continue to lead the growth of our farming […]
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Posted inGrocery News, Executive News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Suppliers
Stacy Leaving Dr. Bronner’s To Join Indigo Wild
Mike Stacy, VP of global sales at Vista, California-based Dr. Bronner’s, a family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, is resigning to become chief sales officer at Indigo Wild, a plant-based company and creator of Zum products. His last day at Dr. Bronner’s is Feb. 1. The Dr. Bronner’s executive […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Store News
Big Y Shakes Up Its Leadership Team With New CEO, Other Appointments
Big Y Foods made a number of changes to its senior leadership team effective Jan. 1. Donald H. D’Amour, currently chairman and CEO, will be transitioning out of his day-to-day responsibilities as CEO. He will continue to serve as an advisor to the board in his new role as chairman emeritus. He was appointed CEO in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Store News, West
New Seasons Market Is Changing Its Leadership Structure
New Seasons Market has revealed its new executive leadership structure, which is intended to support the company’s continued investment in staff, customers, partners and local communities. As part of the changes, Co-president Forrest Hoffmaster is assuming the role of CEO, and Co-president Kristi McFarland is taking on the role of chief strategy officer, responsible for […]
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An Interview With Topco’s Liebich About Leadership
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group this month introduce a new column series called “Emerging Leaders” that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this first installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Jamie Liebich, dairy category director for Topco. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Jamie, congratulations […]
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Chris Ross Named VP Of Operations At Chicago Meat Authority
Chicago Meat Authority has named Chris Ross VP of operations at the privately held boning and portion control operations located in the historic Chicago stockyards. “I am excited to be at CMA and responsible for everything within the four walls of our two plants. That includes the physical plant, warehouse, full production process, technical assurance […]
Posted inExecutive News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Store News
Parker’s Hires Prevatt As Chief Financial Officer
Parker’s recently hired Brian J. Prevatt, CPA as its new CFO, responsible for managing financial and tax strategy, asset utilization, value creation and return on capital. “An accomplished CPA, Prevatt excels at developing long-term strategic and financial plans and helping companies meet fiscal goals,” says Parker’s. Before joining the Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain, Prevatt served […]
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American Bakers Association President To Join NAM-CMA Board
The American Bakers Association (ABA) President and CEO Robb MacKie will join the board of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA). The CMA is made up of more than 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations and is “a vital arm of the NAM,” says ABA. “I am honored to be selected to […]