Weis Names 2 Department Directors

Dennis Yoney

SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here said Geoffrey Wexler has joined the company as director of food service and that Dennis Yoney is the retailer's new director of pharmacy operations. Wexler will oversee the pricing, procurement and promotion for the company's deli and foodservice programs. Prior to joining Weis, Wexler was with Publix Super Markets, where he helped oversee its prepared-food program. He has also worked for Sodexho Corporate Services, NexStore Marketplace and Eatzi's Market. In his new role, Yoney will oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations. He previously worked in pharmacy field operations for Rite Aid and in government affairs for Brooks/Eckerd.

SUPERVALU NAMES NEW AREA VPS

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said it has promoted two associates in its northern region to the new post of area vice president of new distribution territories. Greg Miller was named area vice president for the Tacoma/Spokane, Wash., territory and Bob Kirkpatrick was named area vice president of the Billings/Bismarck/Fargo, N.D., territory. Miller, who joined Supervalu in 1993, was previously area marketing director of the company's Tacoma division; Kirkpatrick, who joined Supervalu in 1984, was formerly area marketing director for the Spokane and Billings distribution centers.