SUNBURY, PA - Long-time Chairman of the Board for Weis Markets and industry veteran Robert F. Weis has decided not to run for re-election for his position on the Board of Directors.

Robert has served as chairman as the company for 13 years, initially appointed in April of 2002, and before that worked as employee, officer, or director of the company since 1946.

"We are deeply indebted to Robert for his 69 years of leadership and tireless dedication to our company," Harold G. Graber, Jr., a Director and Secretary of Weis Markets, said in a press release.

Having alluded, according to the release, that his decision was determined by a desire to focus on his health, Weis Markets also stated that Robert will be appointed to the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus to recognize his many years of diligent service to the company.

While he will no longer be an active member of the Board, Robert will continue to serve as an advisor.  

Robert’s son, current Vice Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan H. Weis has been elected as the new Chairman in the event he is elected by shareholders as a director. If that follows through, Jonathan’s position will be effective at the annual shareholder meeting.

"My father's contributions to the growth and development of Weis Markets are far too many to detail," Jonathan said in the release. "Throughout the years, I have relied on him for valuable advice, and he has always been available to discuss any detail or issue."

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is set to take place on April 23. Robert will no longer be nominee for election at that meeting due to his decision, and The Board of Directors has not designated a substitute nominee, according to the release. Because the company’s Board has been narrowed from six to five, as of the Annual Meeting, only five nominees will be present for election.

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