The Raley's Companies Names Johnny Basha as Senior Vice President, Real Estate Strategy and Management; Tiffanie Burkhalter Comments
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - As part of its ongoing growth strategy, The Raley’s Companies has announced the promotion of one of its key leaders. Recently, Johnny Basha was named Senior Vice President, Real Estate Strategy and Management for the company, expanding his role to now include the full portfolio of enterprise real estate assets.
“It is an honor to be a part of an innovative, family-owned business that is unwavering in their commitment to the enrichment of the communities they serve,” said Basha. “I look forward to taking an active role in The Raley’s Companies’ continued growth and success by building new stores that cater to the vast array of unique markets.”
Basha is a member of the Basha family who has played a pivotal part in expanding Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Bashas’ Dine’, and Food City across Arizona and New Mexico alongside local developers and officials.
As noted in a release, in his new role, Basha will manage the real estate strategy for all divisions under The Raley’s Companies, including Raley’s and Bashas’, covering Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Nevada.
Recently, The Raley’s Companies has invested in dozens of remodels in Arizona, California, and Nevada, as well as in the Navajo Nation in Ship Rock and Kayenta. The company plans to accelerate the pace in the next few years.
“We are grateful to have Johnny leading real estate for our growing company. We look forward to Johnny now also applying his expertise to Northern California and Nevada,” said Tiffanie Burkhalter, Chief Financial Officer, The Raley’s Companies. “With his strategic mindset and results-driven approach, I am confident we can expand our reach to new communities through new store openings and acquisitions of like-minded independent grocers.”
In addition to his role in real estate, Basha has represented the family and company in the longstanding relationship with the Navajo Nation and supported its relationships with the San Carlos Apache, White Mountain Apache, and Tohono O’odham Nations. He is well respected across all our tribal partners and continues to advance mutually beneficial partnerships.
We wish Johnny Basha the best as he steps into his latest position!
