Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Announces Promotion

David Smith will be promoted January 4, 2015 to Executive Vice President of Division Operations, reporting to Jerry Garland, President and Chief Executive Officer for Associated Wholesale Grocers.  In his new role David will have responsibility for AWG Operations, Corporate Distribution, Corporate Services and IT.

David has been in the grocery industry for many years, starting as a teen in a family-owned business and working in various retail roles including store owner/operator.  Prior to joining AWG, David spent 17 years in various wholesale positions with Malone & Hyde and later Fleming ranging from Retail Development Manager to General Manager of the Nashville Division.

David joined AWG in 2003 as Director of Real Estate and was promoted to Director of Member Services for the Nashville Division in 2007.  In 2009 he was promoted to Vice President of Merchandising for the Memphis Division.  In conjunction with his contributions in Memphis, David was soon promoted to Senior Vice President and Division Manager and led the team in the successful start-up of the new Gulf Coast Division.