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Stater Bros. Markets names Jerrold Williams senior VP, human resources

Williams previously served as HR executive for CPG brands Kellogg and Hostess

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

January 13, 2020

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San Bernardino, Calif.-based Stater Bros. Markets operates 172 grocery stores throughout Southern California.Stater Bros. Markets

Jerrold Williams has been named senior vice president of human resources at Stater Bros. Markets, the 172-store chain based in San Bernardino, Calif.

Williams previously held various roles of increasing responsibility for leading packaged goods and retail service companies such as Kellogg Company, where he ultimately earned the role as the head of human resources for the largest sales region in the company. He also served Daymon Worldwide in the capacity of vice president, human resources before advancing to the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Williams most recently held the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Hostess Brands.

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At Stater Bros., Williams (left) will report directly to President Greg McNiff and will oversee Stater Bros.’ Administration Division, which includes the company’s human resources, labor relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, insurance administration and workers’ compensation departments. He is also charged with advancing Stater Bros.’ leadership development and career progression processes. Additionally, Williams will join the company’s Executive Management Team, which devises Stater Bros.’ key strategic initiatives. “The grocery business is also a people business,” said Pete van Helden, CEO of Stater Bros. “I’m confident Jerrold will fit right into our family and his extensive experience will add significant value as we continually strive to attract, develop and engage strong talent now and in the future.”

Related:Stater Bros. promotes Keith Thomas to executive vice president-retail operations

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Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

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