James Sumas was elected Chairman of the Board in 1989. He was named Chief Executive Officer in 2002. He also serves as the Company�s Chief Operating Officer. He has served as variously Vice President, Treasurer and a Director of the Company since its incorporation in 1955. James Sumas is Vice Chairman of Wakefern Food Corporation and is a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Sumas also is the Chairman of Wakefern�s Grocery Committee and its Advertising Committee. In addition, he is Vice Chairman of Wakefern�s Sales and Merchandising Committee and of ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., Wakefern�s supermarket operating subsidiary. Mr. Sumas also is a member of Wakefern�s Finance, Trade Name and Trademark, Strategic Planning and Customer Satisfaction Committees. |