Gelson’s Markets, founded in 1951 by brothers Bernard and Eugene Gelson, has named John Barker as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Rick Williams as Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer. These new roles are part of the company’s plan to strengthen its leadership team and support future growth. Gelson’s serves various Southern California areas, including Long Beach, West Hollywood, Irvine, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, Marina del Rey, San Diego, Carlsbad, and Rancho Mirage.
“John and Rick bring a lot of experience and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery market to Gelson’s,” said Ryan Adams, CEO and President of Gelson’s Markets. “John is a leader who values people, builds teamwork, and maintains high standards, while Rick is known for encouraging collaboration, inspiring great performance, and helping teams through changes. Their leadership will be crucial as we continue to meet our customers’ changing needs and navigate the dynamic retail environment. We welcome them to our team and look forward to their contributions.”
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