FMI Names Media Relations Head
keting Institute here has named Carole M. Throssell director of media relations. Throssell is responsible for the group's overall media relations activities and her department's strategic plan.
She succeeds Edie Clark, who left the FMI. Throssell was the FMI's manager of state government relations, with responsibility for state and local policy issues of concern to the food distribution industry.
In her new capacity, she reports to Karen Brown, the FMI's senior vice president. Throssell responds to media inquiries; develops proactive media strategies, campaigns and policies; develops and communicates media policy; directs and develops media relations staff; oversees all media relations operations; and coordinates the activities of the FMI's communications committee.
Before joining the FMI in 1995, Throssell was manager of state affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America here.
Albertson's Taps Division VPs
BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's here has announced the appointment of vice presidents for two of its divisions.
Ritchie L. Casteel has been named vice president of the Utah division, which is based in Salt Lake City. He was manager of that division. He reports to William Emmons, senior vice president and regional manager.
Robert J. Colgrove has been appointed to the position of vice president for the Phoenix-based Southwest division. Most recently, he was manager of that division. He reports to Dave Simonson, senior vice president and regional manager.
Casteel began his career with Albertson's in 1970, and has since held various store-level and division management positions, including director of operations for the southern California division. Colgrove joined Albertson's in 1975 and has held several store-level and division management positions, including director of operations for the company's Florida division.
