SAN BERNARDINO, CA - With 47 years of service under his belt at Stater Bros. Markets, current President and longtime food industry leader, George Frahm, has announced his plans to retire on October 31, 2019.

“I have been blessed to work at Stater Bros. for my entire career and have had the opportunity to advance from entry-level positions to Company President,” said Frahm. “I look forward to spending more time with my wife Debbi and traveling.”

Starting off at the store level, Frahm progressed through retail supervision and a myriad of executive management roles—Vice President Labor Relations, Executive Vice President Retail Operations/Administration, Executive Vice President Administration/Distribution—before being named President, a natural fit given his résumé.

“I appreciate George’s support throughout the course of our years working together. He has been a trusted advisor and will be missed,” stated CEO Pete Van Helden.

Stater Bros. Chairman Phil Smith remarked, “I’m so grateful for George’s contributions to our company’s success. He is known as a skilled executive who is praised for his integrity and exceptional leadership. Throughout the course of his entire career with Stater Bros., George has relentlessly championed to advance the best interests of our company and our people. The entire Stater Bros. ‘Family’ of Employees and I wish him the very best in his retirement.”

Before Frahm steps down, industry veteran Greg McNiff will join the family on September 3, 2019 to work closely with Frahm until McNiff himself assumes the President position on November 1, 2019, according to a press release.

“I have had the privilege of knowing George for many years through our affiliation in various food industry organizations and events,” said McNiff. “I have tremendous respect for George and his leadership style and realize I have some huge shoes to fill. I look forward to joining the Stater Bros. ‘Family’ and returning back to Southern California.”

McNiff sports a pretty expansive 38-year grocery career as well, having held several leadership and executive management roles across the organization before being named Division President of the company’s Portland Division, his most recent role.

“Greg is well-respected across the entire food industry, and I look forward to welcoming him into our Stater Bros. ‘Family’,” Van Helden noted.

Suffice it to say, Stater Bros. holds out for the best of the best.

“With Pete and Greg at the helm, the company’s future is bright, and I’m certain Stater Bros. will continue to be a grocery leader in the local marketplace,” said Frahm.

Given McNiff’s background, he seems like the natural choice to take the company into his well-experienced hands.

“We’re also excited for Greg to join us. His proven food industry leadership and experience in our local marketplace make him a great fit for our company. I am confident that he will do an outstanding job as our President,” Smith concluded.

A resounding approval all around! We at ANUK wish many successes for Stater Bros. and will continue to report on the latest updates.

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