Stater Bros. Markets has promoted John Ciraulo to senior vice president fresh foods.
Ciraulo, who has worked for Stater Bros. for 31 years, will oversee and manage the supermarket chain’s perishable departments while expanding the company’s fresh food offerings, according to a statement released Tuesday.
“John’s broad knowledge of perishable foods, in addition to his extensive marketing and retail experience, will allow [Stater Bros.] to implement new programs,” said Pete Van Helden, the company’s president and chief executive officer, said in the statement.
Ciraulo will report to Dennis McIntyre, executive vice president of marketing. Heads of the meat, seafood, produce, service-deli/bakery and fresh items will report to Ciraulo, according to the statement.