Adam Wampler, president of Kroger’s Dallas division, died earlier this week. He was 48. With more than 30 years in the retail industry, Mr. Wampler had a successful career with Albertsons/Safeway and Bartell Drugs in Seattle before joining Kroger.

"The entire Kroger family is saddened by the passing of Adam Wampler, president of the Dallas division," said Rodney McMullen, CEO and chairman of the Kroger Co. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Adam’s wife, children, family and friends."

Mr. Wampler held miscellaneous retail roles at Safeway for the first 16 years of his career before being

Raley’s has promoted two key leaders within the organization: Craig Benson’s is now senior vice president, head of technology; and Levi Wingo’s is vice president of operations.

“This is an exciting time for Raley’s — we have built a strong leadership team that will support the advancement of our vision and purpose,” said Laura Croff, senior vice president of human resources.

Benson previously held the title of vice president of technology and has been with Raley’s since 1999. He has been in the retail industry for over 25 years. In his elevated position, he will play a key role in developing

IFCO, a world leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers for fresh food packaging, has named supply chain veteran Rick Overholt as vice president of grower sales for its North American market. He succeeds Craig Kelly, who is retiring after seven years in the IFCO SYSTEMS organization.

“I would like to congratulate Craig Kelly for a stellar career at IFCO and wish him well in his retirement,” said Candice Herndon, president of IFCO North America. During his seven years with IFCO Craig was the 'face of IFCO' with the grower community. His engagement on various committees within PMA and

Eugene Loudon Brunk Jr., a passionate floral industry leader and mentor for more than 45 years, died at his home on May 4 due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Detroit in 1955, Mr. Brunk began his floral career in sales at DWF Wholesale Florist in Flint, MI, where he spent nearly 15 years. In 1990, he went to work at Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist in Minneapolis, both as a salesman and a greens buyer, eventually becoming its general manager.

“Eugene has been a steadfast and reliable fixture at Koehler for over 30 years, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and the

MyLand Co. LLC announced the hiring of Shelley Baugh as senior director of marketing. Baugh will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications and public relations for the organization. Based in Phoenix, she will work directly with CEO Peter Williams to showcase the company’s regenerative agriculture system.

“As MyLand accelerates its efforts to pivot growers to a regenerative model, we are fortunate to have Shelley help lead our marketing and communications efforts. Her expertise in branding and regenerative agriculture positioning will enable us to increase awareness

Jon Kiley, with over 20 years of organic produce sales experience, joined Awe Sum Organics last year. After an extensive search, Kiley will now be promoted to oversee the sales department at Awe Sum as sales manager. He will report to Joe Feldman, director of sales and business development.

Prior to joining Awe Sum Organics, a leading importer of Peruvian organic table grapes, Kiley spent 20 years at Earthbound Farms as a senior manager of customer service, foodservice regional manager and account manager. He brought organic produce to a wide range of customers. Kiley has a broad knowledge