The Big Y Foods Board of Directors has announced the promotion of two third-generation D’Amour family members. Colin M. D’Amour has been named senior director of Big Y Express Gas & Convenience Stores division, and Christian P. D’Amour is director of e-commerce. Both appointments represent new and expanding divisions within the company. The D’Amours report […]
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Espinoza Named Chief Legal Officer For Cardenas Markets
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Leticia G. Espinoza to the role of chief legal officer. In this position Espinoza will continue to report directly to Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO for Cardenas Markets, and will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s legal, risk management, quality assurance, payroll, human resources and training […]
Tellock To Retire From Lakeside Foods; Yanda Promoted To CEO
Glen Tellock, president and CEO of Lakeside Foods Inc., is planning to retire later this year. Succeeding him will be Joe Yanda, current chief operating officer. “After five years with Lakeside, I believe it’s the right time for me to step aside and for Joe to move into the president and CEO role,” said Tellock, […]
Southern Glazer’s Appoints Tim Anderson To SVP Of Kansas And Iowa
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Tim Anderson to the role of SVP and general manager of Kansas and Iowa, effective immediately. Anderson, who will continue to report directly to Scott Westerman, the EVP of the North Central Sub Region, will be responsible for the company’s performance in both states. He adds […]
Coborn’s Names New COO, Welcomes New VP Of Fresh Merchandising
Dave Meyer, EVP of Coborn’s Inc., has been promoted to chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. Meyer currently leads operations, human resources, workforce planning, fresh and center store merchandising and marketing. He now also will serve on the board of directors. Meyer joined Coborn’s in 1985 as an evening shift manager and has excelled […]
Smithfield Foods’ Organ Appoints New Executive Leadership Team
Smithfield Foods has announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ’s recent assumption of the president and CEO role. “These key leaders represent decades of collective company and industry expertise. It is a testament to our depth and strength at Smithfield that such talented individuals are within our ranks,” Organ said. “Building on our guiding principles of responsibility, operational excellence and […]
AWG Bids Farewell To Wall, Taps Schumacher As Gulf Coast Division DM
Rothove promoted to VP and DM for Great Lakes Division Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a series of personnel moves in its Gulf Coast and Great Lakes divisions triggered by the retirement of longtime executive Jack Wall. Wall, VP and division manager for our Gulf Coast Division, retired in December. AWG tapped […]
Golbon Names Peters VP Of Convenience And Retail Solutions
Golbon has hired Ryan Peters as VP of convenience and retail solutions. Peters comes to Golbon with more than 20 years of senior-level sales and marketing experience in the convenience, foodservice and retail channels. Well known and highly respected across the distribution community, he will be leading the Golbon Convenience Store Services team as it continues […]
