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Sunflower Names Sherrell President, COO

Sunflower Farmers Market yesterday said it has named Chris Sherrell president of the 27-unit natural-food chain. He remains chief operating officer.

BOULDER, Colo. -- Sunflower Farmers Market yesterday said it has named Chris Sherrell president of the 27-unit natural-food chain. He remains chief operating officer.

Sherrell joined the company in 2003 and has held several executive positions. He began his food-retailing career in 1993 at age 17.

“For the past six years, Chris has made an incalculable contribution to the success of Sunflower Farmers Market as chief operating officer,” said Mike Gilliland, founder and chief executive officer, Sunflower. “His leadership and vision have enabled us to more than triple the size of our company in just a few short years. We look forward to Chris’ continued success in his new role as president.”

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