SpartanNash Appoints Paul Weis as Vice President of Distribution Finance; Jason Monaco Comments
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Leadership roles are shifting as Paul Weis steps into his latest position. SpartanNash has promoted the industry vet from Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to Vice President of Distribution Finance. In this role, Weis will oversee finance for the global supply chain and report to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Monaco.
Weis first joined SpartanNash in June 2017 as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis and was promoted to his latest role in 2022. Prior to SpartanNash, he spent nearly a decade working in business valuations at Plante Moran. According to a press release, he is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a degree in finance and economics.
SpartanNash's wholesale business accounts for approximately 70 percent of net sales and is supported by 19 distribution centers. It serves more than 2,300 retail locations, including 147 SpartanNash-operated stores. Weis' role will provide strategic financial leadership as SpatrtanNash continues to grow wholesale customer profitability and expand its geographic footprint.
Weis' promotion follows other Finance Vice President moves at SpartanNash. Weis' predecessor, Dustin Manning, is stepping into the role of Vice President, Inventory Management. Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis Justin Vire has accepted a new role as Vice President of Cost Leadership. The FP&A team will now be led by Senior Director, FP&A Kim Craven and report to Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer Todd Riksen.
"Our distribution network is the backbone of the company, serving independent customers, national accounts, and our own stores. Paul's experience and leadership will ensure our supply chain continues to deliver on our long-term goals and key performance indicators," Monaco said. "Paul has been integral to the successful acquisition of several businesses during his time here, and we are proud to promote him as part of our People First, high-performance culture."
Congratulations to the newly named leader!
