Wakefern Food Corp. Senior Vice President of Retail Excellence Brett Wing has retired after seven years with the company, and 45 years total in the food industry.

“It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of a valued leader who is retiring, while also announcing the exciting advancement of five Wakefern executives committed to the continued growth and excellence of our cooperative,” said Joseph Sheridan, Wakefern’s president and COO.

Wing’s retirement was announced July 1 alongside several appointments, including former Price Rite Marketplace Senior Vice President Kevin McDonnell taking his new post as president of the banner.

McDonnell formerly reported to Wing and will now report to Sheridan.

Ryan Maloney has been promoted from director of retail operations to vice president of retail services and member initiatives. In his new role, Maloney will lead all initiatives supporting the membership and store operations. Maloney started his career with Wakefern as an intern supporting the grocery division in 2009 and has been with the company ever since.

Filling Maloney’s former position is Danny Perriello. He joined Wakefern in 2009 after 14 years with Village Supermarkets Inc.

Dan Tarnopol has been promoted to vice president of site development, real estate and member services. He’s been with Wakefern since March 2014 when he joined as corporate counsel in the legal department; and in 2018, he was promoted to director of site development and real estate. In his new role, Tarnopol will continue to support the cooperative and service members in driving growth and business transformation. He will now report to Michael Day.

Day has been promoted to group vice president of strategic planning, business development and member services. According to the company, he has been instrumental in helping Wakefern navigate through the strategic pillars and priorities to create the preeminent retail shopping experience for the millions of customers the stores serve.