George Frahm Promoted To President of Stater Bros. Markets
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Seasoned retail veteran George Frahm has been promoted to President of Stater Bros. Markets, effective January 15, 2018. The supermarket executive takes on this latest leadership role after more than four decades with the company.
Having kicked off his career with the retailer in 1973, Frahm began as a clerk’s helper and janitor in a Stater Bros. supermarket in Glendora, California. He was promoted to Director of Labor Relations in 1995, and his upward climb included positions such as:
- Retail Grocery Supervisor
- Vice President Labor Relations
- Senior Vice President Administration
- Group Senior Vice President Retail Operations/Administration
- Executive Vice President Retail Operations/Administration
Prior to this latest to promotion, his most recent role was serving the company as Executive Vice President Administration/Distribution.
As President, Frahm will report directly to Stater Bros. Chief Executive Officer Pete Van Helden.
“George is a remarkable leader who embodies the spirit of the Stater Bros. ‘Family’,” stated Van Helden. “George’s extensive contributions to the company’s success have been invaluable, and his promotion to President reflects his broad knowledge of the food industry, commitment to honoring Stater Bros. unique corporate culture, and continued contributions to Stater Bros. success.”
Currently, Stater Bros. operates 171 supermarkets throughout Southern California, including San Bernardino and Riverside counties, with approximately 18,000 members of the Stater Bros. family.
Congratulations to this team’s newest President!
