KANSAS CITY, KS - Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced the election of Greg Rush to fill an open position on the company’s Board of Directors.

Greg serves as President of Houchens Food Group, Inc. (HFG), a diversified company that is 100% employee-owned and operates in the grocery, convenience, hardware, and restaurant industries. HFG currently operates over 400 locations across 15 states, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and Alabama, among others. HFG is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified wholly owned S Corp ESOP companies in the United States.

"We are thrilled to welcome Greg Rush to AWG's Board of Directors,” says Dan Funk, AWG President and CEO, in a recent press release. 

“His extensive experience and proven leadership in the industry make him an invaluable addition to the board. His expertise will undoubtedly contribute to AWG's continued growth and success. We look forward to working closely with Greg and benefiting from his strategic vision." Barry Queen, Chairman of the Board of AWG, stated, “Greg’s deep industry knowledge and innovative mindset will be instrumental to the board. His commitment to excellence and forward-thinking vision will be an asset in helping guide our strategic initiatives.” 

“It is an honor for me to serve as a member of AWG’s Board of Directors,” says Rush. “I have had the privilege of working with the outstanding AWG leadership team in my previous roles with Houchens, and I look forward to contributing to the future of the cooperative.”

Greg is active in both the local community and within the industry, having previously served as a Board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bowling Green area, Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association (TGCSA), and the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). He is currently serving as a board member of Houchens Food Group and Feeders Pet Supply as well as the current Chairman of the Board for Alliance Retail Group.