SpartanNash announced the addition of Bennett Morgan to its executive leadership team. Morgan will serve as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, effective Jan. 24. He will report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam.

"SpartanNash continues to recruit top talent as part of our people-first strategy, and we are thrilled to welcome Bennett to the team," Sarsam said. "Bennett will play a critical role in driving innovation for our customers and excellence with our in-store experience."

Morgan joins SpartanNash from Amazon, where he helped launch its fast-growing grocery

The New Jersey Agricultural Society has announced the appointment of a new executive director, Brooke McMinn. Al Murray, who has served in that position since 2017, is stepping down.

"I've enjoyed my tenure with the New Jersey Agricultural Society and considered it a privilege to serve as the executive director," said Murray, a resident of Audubon, NJ. "However, I've reached a point in my life where I'd like to pursue new endeavors." Murray also serves as a policy consultant to the New Jersey Farm Bureau, and indicated that he intends to remain in that position.

But Murray is probably best

The Raley’s Cos. announced the promotion of Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division.

For the past two years, Warner has served as the chief administrative officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The Raley’s Cos.  In her new role, Warner will lead the Raley’s operating division and will report to Keith Knopf, president and CEO of The Raley’s Cos.

“Jen is a talented and dedicated leader. She has been instrumental in working with the leadership team to execute our long-range strategic plan and complete our recent acquisitions. Jen cares deeply about our

Horizon Logistics has hired Terrence Bro as the new general manager to oversee all aspects of this growing logistics company. Bro will take the lead on managing the entire trucking fleet, ensuring efficiency in operations and improved customer experience.  

Bro brings a unique perspective to the role with over 34 years of domestic and international transportation experience, across a variety of industries and verticals. Over the years, Bro has focused his profession in food service and grocery distribution. A proven leader, Bro has served as the head of sales for the Fortune 400 private fleet

Farm Fresh Direct, a leading conventional and organic potato organization, has named Mike Hulett as the company’s new CEO. Hulett joins Farm Fresh Direct from Walmart, where he was most recently merchandising director for apples, pears and cherries.

“This is a terrific opportunity with a great organization,” said Hulett. “Farm Fresh is well established, a strong player in conventional potatoes and is widely recognized in the industry as a market leader in organic potatoes.”

Of his 22 years of experience in the produce industry, Hulett spent the last 11 years with Walmart. He worked in the

Mission Produce Inc.  announced the retirement of Ross Wileman, the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, after 36 years with the company.

Throughout his more than three decades with Mission, Wileman garnered a respected reputation in not only the avocado industry, but the produce industry, and is known for his  contributions and dedication to the category, including his support in the development of the world’s first national ripe program and the expansion of the category overseas. He played a key role in the continued expansion of Mission’s international business and led