SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Stater Bros. Markets has moved up perishables expert and Vice President of its Meat Division John Ciraulo to Senior Vice President of its Fresh Foods Division, which the retailer said it is planning to expand.

“John is a well-respected and valuable member of the Stater Bros. ‘family,’” President and CEO Pete Van Helden said in a statement, according to The Sun. “John’s broad knowledge of perishable foods in addition to his extensive marketing and retail experience will allow the company to implement new programs and tailor our fresh offerings to meet the current and future needs of our ‘valued’ customers.”

Ciraulo joined the team over 31 years ago, starting out as a meat clerk in South Fontana, California, in 1986. He moved his way up through the ranks, directing the retailer’s Marketing Meat Division in 2010 and then becoming Vice President of the entire Meat Division in 2014.

In his new role, Ciraulo will oversee and manage the perishable foods departments as Stater Bros. looks to expand its reach in the segment.

Congratulations to this new executive on his latest chapter in his career.

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