Working under the threat of an invisible enemy during the COVID-19 pandemic, these leaders have adapted, donning even more hats than ever before. Our Store Manager Awards shine a light on the industry’s premier store manager talent. In May, we will recognize 12 finalists in contention for this great honor. In June, we will announce our final winners for 2021. But today, we proudly recognize the 77 nominees that have been nominated for a Store Manager Award.
<p>By: Rebecca Daniels, Manager, Education, FMI </p> <p><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/thank-you-for-a-productive-2016!.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=ad06be90_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="2021 SMA Nominees" title="2021 SMA Nominees" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />The entrepreneurial spirit of the food retail industry is embodied in the role of the store manager. Arguably, no other industry position is so in tune with the community, so motivated by the personality and determination of an individual or so resilient in the face of a challenge. It's this commitment to people, community, and the mission of the industry that we celebrate annually through the FMI Store Manager Award.</p> <p>Working under the threat of an invisible enemy during the COVID-19 pandemic, these leaders have adapted, donning even more hats than ever before. </p> <p>Our Store Manager Awards shine a light on the industry’s premier store manager talent. In May, we will recognize 12 finalists in contention for this great honor. In June, we will announce our final winners for 2021. But today, we proudly recognize the 77 nominees that have been nominated for a Store Manager Award. These outstanding individuals have been singled out by their employers for exemplifying the very best of what it means to be a store manager. </p> <p>Please join me in celebrating our 2021 Store Manager Awards nominees: </p> <p><strong>Jared Andrew </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - King Soopers Division, Brighton, CO</em></p> <p><strong>Mina Assad </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Michigan City, IN </em></p> <p><strong>Reggie Beamon</strong></p> <p><em>Food Lion LLC, Washington, NC </em></p> <p><strong>Chris Berryman </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Fry's Division, Phoenix, AZ</em></p> <p><strong>Robert Brennan </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, La Mesa, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Sonya Brown </strong></p> <p><em>Giant Food, Largo, MD </em></p> <p><strong>Anthony Brownell </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Delta Division, Clinton, MS</em></p> <p><strong>Keith Buswell </strong></p> <p><em>Skogen's Festival Foods, Onalaska, WI </em></p> <p><strong>Jackie Chandler </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Dillons Division, Leavenworth, KS</em></p> <p><strong>Su Chongqing </strong></p> <p><em>SPAR Shandong, Shandong Province, China</em></p> <p><strong>Matt Clasen </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - QFC Division, Kenmore, WA</em></p> <p><strong>Les Collins </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Detroit, MI</em></p> <p><strong>Sergio Contreras </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Turlock, CA </em></p> <p><strong>Glen Cote </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, North Providence, RI</em></p> <p><strong>Alan Cravens </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Louisville Division, Louisville, KY</em></p> <p><strong>Austin Davis</strong></p> <p><em>Seaside Market, Cardiff by the Sea, CA</em></p> <p><strong>John Duke </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Houston Division, Lake Charles</em><em>, LA,</em></p> <p><strong>Bob Evans </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Rocky Point, NY</em></p> <p><strong>Jessica Fernandez </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Compton, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Nadine Flores </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Ventura, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Dennis Frede </strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., St Charles, MO </em></p> <p><strong>Marco Gomez </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Kent, OH</em></p> <p><strong>Larry Hagen</strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., Edwardsville, IL </em></p> <p><strong>Malene Hansen </strong></p> <p><em>SPAR Denmark, Haderup, Denmark </em></p> <p><strong>Charles Hendricks </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Saginaw MI </em></p> <p><strong>Chad Higgins </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Fred Meyer Division, Beaverton, OR </em></p> <p><strong>Robert Hughes </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Ralph's Division Signal Hill, California</em></p> <p><strong>Tim Hurt </strong></p> <p><em>Brookshire Grocery Co., Ruston, LA</em></p> <p><strong>Brandon Ivy</strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Central Division, Indianapolis, IN</em></p> <p><strong>Walter Jackson </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Columbus Division, Lancaster, Ohio</em></p> <p><strong>Jamie Juni </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Palmdale, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Dianne Kinnison </strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., St. Louis, MO</em></p> <p><strong>Todd Kinter </strong></p> <p><em>The GIANT Company, Harrisburg, PA</em></p> <p><strong>Jen Kopriva </strong></p> <p><em>Hy-Vee, Inc., Ankeny & Des Moines, IA</em></p> <p><strong>Brandon Lampkin </strong></p> <p><em>Hy-Vee, Inc., Omaha, NE</em></p> <p><strong>Mike Lee </strong></p> <p><em>Gelson's, Pacific Palisades, CA </em></p> <p><strong>Morris Lewis</strong></p> <p><em>Brookshire Grocery Company, New Iberia, LA</em></p> <p><strong>Kevin Linhorst </strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., St. Louis, MO </em></p> <p><strong>Mike Livingston </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Atlanta Division, Bluffton, SC</em></p> <p><strong>Lori Markus </strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., St. Louis, MO</em></p> <p><strong>Steve Martins </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Somerset, MA</em></p> <p><strong>Dennis Masse </strong></p> <p><em>Price Rite Marketplace, West Hartford, CT</em></p> <p><strong>Donna Maxwell </strong></p> <p><em>Harris Teeter-Northern Region, California, MD</em></p> <p><strong>Bridgid McAuley </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Citrus Heights, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Norma Mijangos </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Cincinnati/Dayton Division, Cincinnati, OH</em></p> <p><strong>Billy Milton </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Mid-Atlantic Division, Norfolk, VA</em></p> <p><strong>Lv Min </strong></p> <p><em>SPAR Shandong, Shandong Province, China</em></p> <p><strong>Jeff Osborn </strong></p> <p><em>Hy-Vee, Inc., Urbandale, IA</em></p> <p><strong>Ankur Patel </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Madison, NJ</em></p> <p><strong>Dimitri Perikleous </strong></p> <p><em>SPAR South Africa, Mpumalanga, South Africa</em></p> <p><strong>Aaron Ramirez </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Bellflower, CA</em></p> <p><strong>David Ramirez </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Newbury Park, CA</em></p> <p><strong>William Randall </strong></p> <p><em>Giant Food, Falls Church, VA </em></p> <p><strong>Cassandra Robinson </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Lorain, OH</em> </p> <p><strong>Hugh "Rusty" Rollins </strong></p> <p><em>K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. d/b/a Food City, Athens, TN</em></p> <p><strong>Mario Rosales </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Orange, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Daniel Ruffi </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Michigan Division, Shelby Township, MI</em></p> <p><strong>John Salcito</strong></p> <p><em>ShopRite Supermarkets Inc, Oakland, NJ</em></p> <p><strong>Adolfo Sanchez </strong></p> <p><em>Smart & Final Stores, Eastvale, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Bob Silver </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Port Chester, NY</em></p> <p><strong>Daryl Smith </strong></p> <p><em>Harris Teeter, Charlotte, NC</em></p> <p><strong>John Spaulding </strong></p> <p><em>Meijer, Marquette, MI</em></p> <p><strong>Kristin Stahr</strong></p> <p><em>Gelson's, Rancho Mirage, CA </em></p> <p><strong>Gina Stennett </strong></p> <p><em>Pyramid Foods - Price Cutter, Springfield, MO</em></p> <p><strong>Charles Stoltze </strong></p> <p><em>Schnuck Markets Inc., Arnold, MO </em></p> <p><strong>Katie Swenson </strong></p> <p><em>Lund Foods Holding, Inc., Minneapolis, MN</em></p> <p><strong>Joseph Taliano, Jr.</strong></p> <p><em>Harris Teeter, Baltimore, MD</em></p> <p><strong>Tricia Trahan </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Killingly, CT</em></p> <p><strong>Matthew Uhles </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Nashville Division, Nashville, TN</em></p> <p><strong>Kevin Waters </strong></p> <p><em>Stop & Shop, Lynn, MA</em></p> <p><strong>Kevin Westbrook </strong></p> <p><em>Brookshire Grocery Co., Tyler , TX</em></p> <p><strong>Chris Witt </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Smith's Division, Las Vegas, NV</em></p> <p><strong>Ryan Wood </strong></p> <p><em>Plum Market - Bloomfield Township Market LLC, Bloomfield Township, MI</em></p> <p><strong>Harvey Woodmansee </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Food4Less Division, San Francisco, CA</em></p> <p><strong>Rick Williams </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Dallas Division, Forney, TX</em></p> <p><strong>Sun Xiaoping </strong></p> <p><em>SPAR Guangdong, Guangdong Province; China</em></p> <p><strong>Bob Zenawick, </strong></p> <p><em>The Kroger Co. - Mariano's Division, Chicago, IL</em></p> <p>Today, we offer gratitude to our store managers for their heroic efforts and we celebrate the hard-working heroes of the supermarket by proclaiming it Supermarket Employee Day. Shoppers continue to recognize their grocers’ gallant service by keeping the country fed, but they also saw an industry rise to the occasion of supporting vulnerable shoppers in their communities through food bank donations and new in-store shopping measures, while still prioritizing customer service time and time again.</p> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards" class="button">Learn more about our Store Manager Awards</a>
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