


His proven food industry leadership and experience in our local marketplace make him a great fit for our Company. ‘Family’ of Employees and I wish him the very best in his retirement. 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. He is known as a skilled executive who is praised for his integrity and exceptional leadership. Chairman Phil Smith remarked, “I’m so grateful for George’s contributions to our Company’s success.

will continue to be a grocery leader in the local marketplace,” said Frahm. “With Pete and Greg at the helm, the Company’s future is bright, and I’m certain Stater Bros. “Greg is well-respected across the entire food industry, and I look forward to welcoming him into our Stater Bros. ‘Family’, and returning back to Southern California,” McNiff concluded. I look forward to joining the Stater Bros. “I have tremendous respect for George and his leadership style, and realize I have some huge shoes to fill. “I have had the privilege of knowing George for many years through our affiliation in various food industry organizations and events,” said McNiff. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from California Coast University and is a graduate of the USC Food Industry Executive Program. He steadily worked his way up to several leadership and executive management roles across the organization before being named to Division President of the Company’s Portland Division, his most recent role. His grocery career began in 1981 as a Courtesy Clerk at a former Albertsons location in Cypress, CA. McNiff’s grocery career spans 38 years, working 27 years in the Southern California marketplace. 3, 2019, working closely with Frahm, before assuming his new role on Nov. To ensure a seamless transition, McNiff will officially join the Stater Bros. In his new role, McNiff will report directly to Van Helden. Industry veteran Greg McNiff will succeed Frahm as President of Stater Bros. Greg McNiff will succeed Frahm as President of Stater Bros. He has been a trusted advisor and will be missed,” stated Stater Bros. “I appreciate George’s support throughout the course of our years working together. He progressed through a range of store level, retail supervision and executive management roles to include Vice President Labor Relations, Executive Vice President Retail Operations/Administration, Executive Vice President Administration/Distribution before being named President. Markets began in 1973 at the Company’s Glendora location as a Clerks Helper and Janitor. “I look forward to spending more time with my wife Debbi and traveling,” Frahm said.įrahm’s extensive career with Stater Bros. for my entire career and have had the opportunity to advance from entry-level positions to Company President,” said Frahm. “I have been blessed to work at Stater Bros. Markets, the Company’s President and longtime food industry leader, George Frahm (pictured above) has announced his plans to retire on Oct. San Bernardino, CA – After more than 47 years of service to Stater Bros. Markets Announces Retirement of President George Frahm, Food Industry Veteran Greg McNiff Named Frahm’s Successor
