San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Rebecca Calvin as SVP and CMO, due to the upcoming retirement of Dennis McIntyre. Calvin will begin her role on Sept. 26, reporting to Pete Van Helden, CEO. She will also serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Calvin will lead the company’s marketing efforts which include the […]
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Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southwest
Motter Steps Down As Van’s Kitchen CEO
Dallas-based Van’s Kitchen has announced Theresa Motter has decided to step down as CEO. The company has appointed Motter’s brother, Apollo Nguyen, as interim CEO, effective immediately. “Theresa took over the family business as CEO nearly a decade ago. Without her leadership, Van’s Kitchen would not be one of the country’s most successful egg roll manufacturers,” Nguyen […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Announces Leadership Transitions
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. and its parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, have announced that Nicholas Bertram, brand president, will leave the organization on Aug. 31 to pursue new opportunities. After he leaves, John Ruane will become interim president. “We have been fortunate to have Nick lead The Giant Company during his nine-year tenure,” said […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
The Coca-Cola Co. Names Mann As President, North America Unit
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will become president of the North America operating unit, effective Jan. 1. Mann succeeds Alfredo Rivera, who will step down Dec. 31. He will remain with the company as a senior advisor through March 2023. Rivera has led the North America operating unit since August 2020. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Frozen Food, National
RFA Names Marshall As Technical Director
The Refrigerated Foods Association has named Douglas L. Marshall as its technical director. He has been a member of the RFA since January 2018. In this role, Marshall will preside over the RFA’s monthly open technical calls, respond to member questions via its technical hotline and keep the association informed of issues with RFA’s bi-weekly […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Hires New VP Of Construction, Store Development
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has hired John Driscoll as VP of construction and store development. In this position, Driscoll will oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the company’s construction, architecture, land development, non-resale procurement, energy and facilities maintenance. He reports to Rusty Graber, SVP of real estate and development. Driscoll has 20 years of experience […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s Harden To Retire As EVP, General Manager
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of Steve Harden, EVP and general manager, California, effective Jan. 1. “Steve is leaving behind a tremendous 33-year legacy at Southern Glazer’s,” said Patrick Daul, president, Western region, Southern Glazer’s. “His profound experience, tremendous people skills, and servant leadership have been instrumental in building the […]