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President and CEO of Weis Markets resigns to pursue other interests

Published Sept. 24, 2013
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Philip Nations Contributing Editor
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Dive Summary:

  • Weis Markets announced its company president and CEO David J. Hepfinger  has suddenly resigned from the executive position to pursue personal interests and has named the company's vice chairman as interim CEO.
  • Jonathan H. Weis will be replacing Hepfinger following his hasty departure and Robert F. Weis will remain the active company chairman. Hepfinger also resigned his seat on the company's board of directors. 
  • Weis Markets currently operates a total of 165 supermarket chain locations throughout the eastern coast of the U.S.

From the article:

As part of the reorganization, Kurt Schertle, executive VP, sales and merchandising will report directly to Weis who will also oversee the company's real estate/store development, finance and human resources' teams. Until the reorganization is complete, Schertle will take on additional responsibilities, overseeing store operations and its operations support team. ...

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