Dorlisa Flur has joined SpartanNash’s board of directors as an independent director. Flur brings extensive experience in grocery distribution, retail, warehousing and logistics for multi-billion-dollar enterprises operating in public, private and private equity environments. Flur has served as an independent strategic advisor to the leadership of Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, since 2018. […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Executive News, Midwest
Certco Leadership Transitioning As Ryman’s Retirement Nears
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. is continuing to evolve its leadership structure and board of directors in anticipation of EVP David Ryman’s retirement in September. Since his retirement announcement last fall, the company has implemented several strategic changes. Paul Frey, promoted to VP of sales and business development in October, assumed responsibility for the sales team. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Beverage News, Southeast
A-GAME Beverages Adds Klug, Herran To Board Of Directors
Orlando-based A-GAME Beverages Inc. has added Sue Klug and Pedro Herran to its board of directors, bringing years of experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry. A-GAME is a beverage designed to help the body refuel, rehydrate and recover after a workout. It is made with eight essential vitamins, sea salt for natural […]
Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Gelson’s Markets Appoints New COO, CMO To Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives
Gelson’s Markets has appointed John Barker as chief operations officer (COO) and Rick Williams as chief merchandising and marketing officer. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive future growth. “John and Rick bring decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Taps Stevens As VP Operations
Cal-Maine Foods has named Judd Stevens its VP of operations, effective July 23. Stevens will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ recently acquired assets from ISE, including production operations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and South Carolina. Employed with the company since 2003, Stevens most recently served as general manager for its subsidiary Wharton […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Southeast
Consumer Brands Association Begins Search For New President, CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has formed a search committee that will be conducting a search for a new president and CEO for the organization ahead of David Chavern’s departure on Aug. 1. The committee will be led by Freshpet CEO Billy Cyr and includes: Linda Rendle, chair and CEO of The Clorox Co.; Mark Smucker, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Midwest
MGA Names Garofalo As Incoming President, Succeeding Pfuhl
The Minnesota Grocers Association has selected Patrick Garofalo as its new president. He will join MGA on July 15, transitioning to full responsibilities of the position on Aug. 30. He succeeds Jamie Pfuhl, who is retiring after 27 years with the organization. Garofalo served Minnesota as a state representative for the past 20 years. He […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., U.R.M. Stores, West
Sprinkle To Retire As URM CEO, President In 2025
Ray Sprinkle, URM CEO and president, has announced he will retire from his position, effective July 2025. Sprinkle has been with URM Stores Inc. for 22 years and worked in the industry for more than 50 years. A graduate of Kansas State University, Sprinkle began his career in the grocery business working for companies such […]