Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
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Posted inDollar General, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Adds Incoming CEO Owen To Board
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Co. has announced Jeff Owen will be added to its board of directors, upon his promotion to CEO on Nov. 1. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board consists of 10 members with expertise and experience across several industries. In July, Dollar General announced Owen would succeed Todd Vasos as CEO. Vasos will […]
Posted inSustainability News, Executive News, Southwest
Upcycled Food Association Names Crone As Interim CEO
The Denver, Colorado-based Upcycled Food Association and its foundation have announced that Angie Crone, head of programs and member services, will become CEO of both organizations. Turner Wyatt, co-founder and current CEO, will transition to strategic advisor. Crone, who joined the UFA leadership team in February, brings food industry experience and knowledge of third-party certification […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
JOH Adds Several New Executives To Company’s Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has added several new executives to its company. Dennis Shannon has joined its produce division in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland market as an account executive/account manager. Shannon is a respected sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong background in growing brands across all channels, he understands the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Balian As Chief Brands Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Angie Balian as chief brands officer. She will oversee the company’s private-label and owned brands division, a component of UNFI’s work to provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value that help them differentiate within their communities. Balian joined UNFI in July as chief of staff to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, Executive News, West
Associated Food Stores Names New Executive Vice Presidents
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named two new EVPs, following the recent appointment of David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company. Justin Atwater, who also serves as general counsel, and Travis Boman, who serves as CFO, have added EVP to their titles. “Justin and Travis are incredibly important parts of […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Martin To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed controlled environment agriculture executive Tony Martin as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Martin served as CFO for about 12 years at Windset Farms, one of the largest CEA producers and marketers of indoor-grown crops in North America, with more than […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Giorgio Fresh Co. Names Shelton As VP Of Sales, Marketing
Blandon, Pennsylvania-based Giorgio Fresh Company has named Bryan Shelton as VP of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for sales team leadership, marketing and business strategy. Shelton is a CPG industry leader that brings more than 20 years of experience, leading sales teams at Kellogg, Pinnacle Foods and Del Monte Foods. Most recently, Shelton held […]