Weis Markets announces new president and CEO

Weis Markets, Sunbury, Penn., announced that its board of directors approved Jonathan Weis as president and CEO. Weis will also retain his role as vice chairman.

Weis previously served as the company’s interim CEO. As president and CEO, he will oversee all aspects of the company’s retail, supply chain, merchandising, human resources, information technology, finance, real estate and manufacturing operations, Weis Markets said.

His history

Weis, who joined the company in 1989, is the son of Robert F. Weis, who remains chairman of Weis Markets, the company noted. During his 25-year career, he worked in positions throughout the company, including produce merchandising, grocery procurement and store operations. He later worked in the company’s real estate department, where he was vice president of property management and development. In 2004, he became vice chairman and corporate secretary.