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Stater Bros. promotes Keith Thomas to executive vice president-retail operations

Veteran of San Bernardino, Calif., grocery chain will oversee retail operations of all stores across the company

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

January 8, 2020

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Based in San Bernardino, Calif., Stater Bros. Markets operates 172 supermarkets throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties.Stater Bros. Markets

Keith Thomas has been promoted at Stater Bros. Markets to the role of executive vice president-retail operations for the 172-store grocery chain based in San Bernardino, Calif. He was previously group senior vice president-retail operations.

In his new role, Thomas — who has spent his entire career at Stater Bros. — will be responsible for overseeing the retail operations of all stores across the company. He will also reinforce Stater Bros.’ commitment to providing its valued customers with a best-in-class shopping experience through stellar in-store customer service. Thomas will continue to serve as a member of the company’s Executive Management Team, which evaluates and sets key strategies for the company. Thomas will report directly to Stater Bros. President Greg McNiff.

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“Keith is a valuable member of our Executive Management Team,” said Stater Bros. CEO Pete Van Helden. “This promotion recognizes his outstanding leadership skills and dedication to providing our customers with the best shopping experience in Southern California.”

Thomas (pictured above) joined Stater Bros. in 1981 as courtesy clerk at the company’s Riverside location on Magnolia Ave. He steadily progressed through a range of retail store and supervision roles, holding the positions of store manager, retail grocery supervisor and retail district manager. In 2009, Thomas was promoted to the position of regional vice president-retail operations, and in 2018 was promoted to the role of senior vice president-retail operations. In 2019, he was named group senior vice president-retail operations, his most recent position.

Related:Stater Bros.’ Dennis McIntyre named chief marketing officer

 

 

 

About the Author

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

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