Boone, Iowa-based Fareway recently announced several corporate promotions, including the following: Aaron Irlbeck has been promoted to SVP of campus operations. Irlbeck joined Fareway in June 1992 as a part-time employee at the Carroll, Iowa location, followed by stops in Storm Lake and Urbandale, where he was promoted to assistant store manager. In 2005, Irlbeck was promoted to a […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FMI Promotes Two Communications, Insights Executives
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the promotions of two professionals at the organization, Steve Markenson and Kelli Windsor, both of whom have increased the focus of the industry’s lens through insights and online communications. Markenson has been appointed to VP of research and insights. He oversaw more than 40 research and insights […]
Posted inExecutive News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints New SVP, Store Development
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, the parent company of Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Market, has appointed Ted Frumkin as SVP of store development. In this position, Frumkin will report to Prabash Coswatte, chief administrative officer for Heritage Grocers Group, and will oversee the company’s strategic real estate development and growth initiatives. “Ted is an exceptional real estate […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Dairy Honors Mullins For 42 Years Of Service
After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on Dec. 31. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as CEO and EVP to assume a new role as senior executive officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held last week in Edwardsville, Illinois, where hundreds […]
Posted inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Hires Burkhalter As CFO
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has hired Tiffanie Burkhalter as CFO, effective Feb. 16. In this role, Burkhalter will oversee all enterprise financial functions, real estate and risk management. “I am excited to join The Raley’s Companies and support their expanded portfolio of brands,” Burkhalter said. “I look forward to working alongside the impressive leadership team and […]
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Flashfood Appoints Bertram As President, COO
Toronto-based Flashfood has appointed Nicholas Bertram to the newly created position of president and COO. Betram’s appointment comes on the heels of a historic year for Flashfood. The company has diverted more than 65 million pounds of food from landfills – a milestone achieved following the company’s rapid expansion to more than 1,550 grocery stores across North America […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Cox As Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has named Cindy Cox as chief human resources officer. In this role, she will lead the company’s human resources organization, reporting to President and CEO A. Ryals McMullian. “Cindy brings a distinguished track record of excellence in human resources management to Flowers, and I’m confident that she will make a tremendous impact as our new CHRO,” […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Industry Leader Named To The Save Mart Companies’ Board
The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has appointed industry veteran Robert “Bob” G. Miller to its board of directors. “Bob’s expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader,” said Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board, The Save Mart Companies. “For decades, Bob has built great companies by […]