Weis Markets Announces New President and CEO

Weis Markets Inc. (Sunbury, Pa.) has named David Hepfinger president and ceo. He succeeds Norman Rich, who has retired at the helm of the regional grocery chain after a 44-year career.

Hepfinger was president and chief operating officer. He joined Weis in February 2008, after previously serving as senior vp, retailing and administration, at Price Chopper, a 116 store supermarket company based in Rotterdam, N.Y., where he oversaw the warehouse, distribution, procurement and store operations. He was at Price Chopper for 32 years, starting as a night dairy clerk while in high school.

“This has been a carefully planned succession,” said vice chairman Jonathan Weis. “Dave has had an enormous impact on our company. He is a highly respected executive with broad-based operational experience and he excels at developing and managing a growing and diverse organization in a fast-moving retail environment. In the coming years, he will oversee the development and execution of our strategic growth and go-to-market initiatives. We look forward to working with him in his new role.”

Founded in 1912, Weis Markets currently operates 155 stores in five states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. It also owns SuperPetz, a pet supply superstore chain with 28 locations in 10 states.